A separate legal entity owned through shares. 'C corp' and 'S corp' are not entity types - they are federal tax elections made after formation, on the same underlying corporation.
$250 includes minimum franchise tax for up to 20,000 authorized shares
| Filing | Fee | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report (corporation/nonprofit) | $150 | Due by the last day of the calendar month the business was formed, every year. |
About $150 a year to stay in good standing at today’s fees, counting only recurring filings and spreading anything filed less often across the years between. One-time filings and taxes are excluded.
Due by the last day of the calendar month the business was formed, every year.
The deadlines above are the rules. Your actual dates depend on when you form, so the calendar is built from your formation date — free, no account.
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