A separate legal entity that shields personal assets. Taxed by default as a sole proprietorship (one member) or partnership (more than one) unless it elects otherwise.
$100 filed online; $110 by mail
merican Express, or Discover. Processing Time: 7 business days; registrations can be expedited for an additional fee. Processing in 2 business days costs an additional $100. Processing in the same business day (if submitted before noon on a weekday) costs an additional $250. Register by mail Draft your Articles of Incorporation. A samp
| Filing | Fee | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Registration | $60 | Due by April 1 every year. |
About $60 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 April 1 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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