Nonprofit · Colorado · 2026

What a nonprofit really costs in Colorado

Every state fee and deadline for a nonprofit in Colorado, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$50

Articles of Incorporation for a Nonprofit Corporation

First year with the state

~$75

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$50

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $299 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Colorado nonprofit periodic reportEvery year in the month you formed (by month-end). Due in the entity's Periodic Report month (formation anniversary month); may be filed 2 months before through 2 months after that month without penalty; $50 late penalty after. Fee rose from $10 to $25 on 7/1/2024.$25

Questions

How much does it cost to form a nonprofit in Colorado?

Colorado charges $50 to file the Articles of Incorporation for a Nonprofit Corporation.

What does a nonprofit cost every year in Colorado?

Colorado nonprofit periodic report: $25, every year in the month you formed (by month-end) (Due in the entity's Periodic Report month (formation anniversary month); may be filed 2 months before through 2 months after that month without penalty; $50 late penalty after. Fee rose from $10 to $25 on 7/1/2024.).

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Source: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/fees/business.html · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.