Colorado Annual Report: Filing Windows, Fees and How to Stay Compliant
Colorado requires businesses to file an Annual Report, also known as the Periodic Report, to keep public records accurate and maintain good standing. Instead of a single deadline, Colorado offers a five-month window based on your business’s formation month. This provides flexibility while ensuring consistent oversight and compliance.
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system works
For example, if you formed your business in March, your filing window runs from March 1st to May 31st.
There is a uniform $10.00 filing fee for all entities. The state’s online portal allows fast, simple submission with instant confirmation.
• Biennial filing that reduces how often you report
• Uniform $10.00 fee for all entity types
• Online filing available with instant confirmation
• Requirements vary slightly by entity structur
and what it costs
• Limited liability companies
• Professional entities (corporations and LLCs)
• Nonprofit corporations
• Limited partnerships
• Limited liability partnerships
• Limited liability limited partnerships
• Cooperative associations
• Formed in June: window June 1st to August 31st
• Formed in October: window October 1st to December 31st
• Principal office address and registered agent information
• Management information for directors, officers, managers or members
• Business activity description and industry classification
• Capital structure information for corporations
How to file
Step 1
Find your window.
Confirm the four month window tied
to your formation month.
Step 3
Choose your method.
Use the Colorado Secretary of State
online system (recommended)
or submit paper forms.
Step 5
Save proof.
Keep the confirmation and
verify that your status shows
the update..
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Step 2
Gather information.
Verify addresses, management
and registered agent details.
Step 4
Pay and submit.
The fee is $10.00
for every entity type.
Step 1
Find your window.
Confirm the four month window tied to your formation month.
Step 2
Gather information.
Verify addresses, management and registered agent details.
Step 3
Choose your method.
Use the Colorado Secretary of State online system (recommended) or submit paper forms.
Step 4
Pay and submit.
The fee is $10.00 for every entity type.
Step 5
Save proof.
Keep the confirmation and verify that your status shows the update.
handling if you prefer additional help
missing the window
• Additional $10.00 penalty for each month of
• continued non compliance
• Penalties accrue until the report is filed
• Administrative dissolution for domestic entities
• Revocation of certificate of authority for foreign entities
• Loss of legal protections and the ability to conduct business in Colorado
• Pay all outstanding fees and penalties
• Complete the formal reinstatement applicat
• Complete preparation and submission of the report
• Registered agent services with a Colorado address
• Ongoing compliance monitoring and status checks
• Professional review for accuracy and completeness
• Accurate reports that match Colorado requirements
• Efficient submissions through the online system
• Guidance tailored to Colorado’s periodic reporting rules
When is my Colorado Annual Report due?
You have a five-month filing window tied to your formation month. For example, if you formed in March, the window is March 1 to May 31.
How often do I need to file?
Reports are due every year during your assigned window.
Can I file early?
Yes. You can file at any time within your five-month window, and many companies choose to file early.
What happens if I miss my window?
A $50.00 penalty applies after the window closes. An additional $10.00 is added for each month until you file.
How much does it cost?
The fee is $10.00 for all entity types.
Can I file online?
Yes. Online filing is available with immediate confirmation and credit card payment.
Do foreign entities follow different rules?
Foreign entities follow the same annual report requirements as domestic entities of the same type.
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Colorado filings on schedule?
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