- Filing fee
- $104
- Annual Certificate
- $25
- First-year gov. cost
- $104
- Publication
- Not required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Oklahoma will accept
Must include a proper designator.
Search existing Oklahoma business names before you commit. Oklahoma naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
Physical Oklahoma street address required (no PO Box), office must be open during standard business hours.
You can serve as your own agent, but your address will be public. Compare Oklahoma registered agent options.
File the Articles of Organization (Form 0074)
Submit it to the Oklahoma Secretary of State through the official filing portal and pay $104. $100 base fee plus ~4% processor surcharge for online card payment
Processing: online 2 to 3 business days; by mail Standard processing. Expedite: $25 for Same Day Service, primarily restricted to in-person submissions before 4:30 PM.
Write an operating agreement
Not legally required and not filed. Default rules assume voting power is distributed by profit share.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Annual Certificate ($25), due Exact formation anniversary date. $50 late penalty and loss of good standing if delinquent for 60 days. Oklahoma report deadlines.
Every Oklahoma LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 0074) | $104 | $100 base fee plus ~4% processor surcharge for online card payment |
| Annual Certificate | $25 | annual, Exact formation anniversary date |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 60 days |
| Change of registered agent | $26 | $25 base plus 4% card charge online |
| Certificate of good standing | $20 | |
| Foreign Entity Registration | $300 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Dissolution | $50 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 | state |
How Oklahoma compares nationally
- Oklahoma's filing fee of $104 is the 25th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Oklahoma's first-year government cost of $104 is the 21st lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Oklahoma's yearly cost after that of $25 is the 18th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Oklahoma Secretary of State costs $104 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Oklahoma street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Oklahoma's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Oklahoma fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $104 | $0 |
| Northwest | $143 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $104 | $298 |
Bizee vs Northwest, compared · All LLC services ranked
State taxes to plan for
Corporate franchise tax officially abolished for tax years beginning after 2023. Personal income tax graduated up to 4.75%, corporate flat 4.00%.
What's different about Oklahoma
- High $300 foreign LLC penalty relative to cheap $100 domestic formation.
- Trade names have no fixed expiration date and require no periodic renewals.
- Franchise tax completely abolished.
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Oklahoma LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Secretary of State charges $104 to file the Articles of Organization (Form 0074). Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $104 in government fees (Online formation).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Oklahoma?
Online: 2 to 3 business days. By mail: Standard processing. Expedited: $25 for Same Day Service, primarily restricted to in-person submissions before 4:30 PM.
Does an Oklahoma LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. Oklahoma requires the Annual Certificate, which costs $25, filed annual. Due: Exact formation anniversary date. $50 late penalty and loss of good standing if delinquent for 60 days.
Can I be my own registered agent in Oklahoma?
Yes. Physical Oklahoma street address required (no PO Box), office must be open during standard business hours. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Oklahoma require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
No. Oklahoma has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs, based on our latest check.
Is an operating agreement required in Oklahoma?
Not legally required and not filed. Default rules assume voting power is distributed by profit share.
What taxes does an Oklahoma LLC pay to the state?
Corporate franchise tax officially abolished for tax years beginning after 2023. Personal income tax graduated up to 4.75%, corporate flat 4.00%.
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.
Still being confirmed with the state: amendment fee.