Colorado LLC
Rocky Mountain LLCs
Engineering your legal fortress in Colorado. Updated guide for real estate holding companies.
Filing Fee
$50
One-time state fee
Annual Cost
$10
Recurring maintenance
Privacy Level
Low
Public record visibility
Why form in Colorado?
One of the fastest and cheapest online filing systems in the nation.
2026 Regulatory Outlook
For real estate investors, Colorado offers a specific blend of liability protection and tax implications. Whether you are holding a single family rental or a commercial complex, understanding the local Secretary of State requirements is crucial.
Strategic Insight
If you own property physically located in Colorado, you typically MUST register the LLC here (or register a "Foreign LLC" here). Forming in Wyoming but ignoring Colorado registration while owning property here can lead to fines.
Steps to Form
- Name Search: Ensure your desired name is available in the Colorado database.
- Registered Agent: You must appoint a registered agent with a physical address in Colorado.
- Articles of Organization: File the paperwork and pay the $50 fee.
- Operating Agreement: Corporate formality to prevent piercing the veil.
- EIN: Obtain from IRS after state approval.
Compare Colorado
See how Colorado stacks up against Wyoming, Delaware, and Nevada for privacy and asset protection.
- Filing Fee$50
- Annual Fee$10
- PrivacyLow