Whether you are starting a business or incorporating an existing one in Oklahoma, you’ll want to understand state requirements for Oklahoma corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs).
Oklahoma Corporation Formation Requirements
Cost to incorporate. BizFilings clearly outlines our fees and the state fees to form a corporation in Oklahoma. View our pricing to plainly see:
- BizFilings’ package prices. BizFilings offers three incorporation service packages from which you can choose.
- State fee for standard turn-around. Our pricing clearly shows the state fee to incorporate in Oklahoma with standard turn-around.
- Expedited turn-around. You will see the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for expedited turn-around.
- Certified copy. Our pricing also clearly displays the BizFilings and state fee, if any, for issuing a Certified Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Corporate name. The name must contain the word "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," "Limited," "Association," "Club," "Foundation," "Fund," "Institute," "Society," "Union," "Syndicate," or an abbreviation thereof. It must be distinguishable from the name of any other corporation, limited partnership, trade name, fictitious name, reserved name, limited liability company, limited partnership, or any limited liability company name filed with the Secretary of State.
Director information. The following are Oklahoma’s requirements for directors of corporations.
- Minimum number. Corporations must have one or more directors.
- Residence requirements. Oklahoma does not have a provision specifying where directors must reside.
- Age requirements. Oklahoma does not have age requirements.
- Inclusion in the Certificate of Incorporation. Director names and addresses are required to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.
Officers. Officer names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.
Stock. Authorized shares and par value must be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation. An increase in the number of shares or par value can affect initial filing fees.
Registered agent. Corporations must list the name and address of a registered agent with a physical address (no P.O. Boxes) in Oklahoma. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept important legal and tax documents for the business.
Professional services businesses. Professional corporations (PCs) are allowed to be formed in Oklahoma for professional services businesses.