Short answer: File Statement of Foreign Entity Authority with the Colorado Secretary of State for $100, and name a Colorado registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Colorado Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Colorado
File Statement of Foreign Entity Authority with the Colorado Secretary of State ($100). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Colorado registered agent.
A registered agent with a physical Colorado address is required.
How Colorado compares
Colorado's foreign LLC registration fee is $100. That's the 8th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Colorado comes in $50 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Nebraska | Varies | Not confirmed |
| New Mexico | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Utah | $59 | 45 of 47 |
| Wyoming | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Arizona | $150 | 19 of 47 |
Colorado fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Periodic Report | $25 | annual, Last day of the second month following the LLC's anniversary month. |
| Statement of Foreign Entity Authority | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Colorado questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Colorado?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Colorado (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Colorado Secretary of State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Colorado?
$100 to file Statement of Foreign Entity Authority.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Colorado?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Colorado. A registered agent with a physical Colorado address is required.
Does a foreign LLC file the Colorado annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Periodic Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.