The state fees for starting a corporation (Inc.) vary across all 50 states in the U.S., and the requirements for setting up a corporation also differ. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
State Incorporation Fees (Inc) by State
- Alabama: $183
- Alaska: $250
- Arizona: $60
- Arkansas: $45
- California: $115
- Colorado: $50
- Connecticut: $315
- Delaware: $89
- Florida: $70
- Georgia: $100
- Hawaii: $51
- Idaho: $100
- Illinois: $180
- Indiana: $91
- Iowa: $50
- Kansas: $90
- Kentucky: $100
- Louisiana: $170
- Maine: $145
- Maryland: $145
- Massachusetts: $290
- Michigan: $50
- Minnesota: $155
- Mississippi: $52
- Missouri: $60
- Montana: $70
- Nebraska: $67
- Nevada: $75
- New Hampshire: $100
- New Jersey: $130
- New Mexico: $100
- New York: $125
- North Carolina: $127
- North Dakota: $100
- Ohio: $99
- Oklahoma: $50
- Oregon: $100
- Pennsylvania: $125
- Rhode Island: $238
- South Carolina: $235
- South Dakota: $150
- Tennessee: $105
- Texas: $300
- Utah: $76
- Vermont: $125
- Virginia: $77
- Washington: $180
- West Virginia: $100
- Wisconsin: $100
- Wyoming: $102
General Requirements for Incorporating in Each State
- Filing Articles of Incorporation: This is required in all states and includes the corporation’s name, purpose, registered agent, and details about the shares.
- Registered Agent: Every corporation must have a registered agent who can receive legal documents on behalf of the corporation.
- Bylaws: Although not required to be filed, corporations must maintain bylaws, which govern the internal management of the company.
- Initial Report: Some states require an initial report or list of officers and directors to be filed shortly after incorporation.
- Publication Requirements: A few states, like New York and Arizona, require the corporation to publish a notice of incorporation in a local newspaper.
- Annual Reports and Franchise Taxes: Most states require corporations to file an annual report and pay a franchise tax, which varies significantly by state.
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