Opening a business in Colorado: state licenses, permits and registrations
The 3 state-level filings in Colorado, and full guides for 1 city there. The fixed government fees add up to about $16, 1 fee is set by the space or the business and 1 filing is free.
Fees and timelines at a glance
| Filing | Agency | Government fee | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC formation | Colorado Secretary of State | Varies | Not listed |
| Colorado sales tax and withholding registration | Colorado Department of Revenue | $16 | Applied for online, the account number is shown online; the sales tax license arrives by mail. |
| Unemployment insurance employer account | Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) | Free | Not listed |
City guides in Colorado
Every filing links to the agency's own page, and every fact comes from an official form or agency page. Agency requirements change; check the agency's page before you file. How we source and check these guides
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