State Guides

Whether you are starting a business or incorporating an existing one, it is helpful to know and understand the formation and ongoing requirements each state places on corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs).

Information to help you make informed decisions

BizFilings’ state guides outline the following information for corporations and LLCs in each state:

  • Cost to incorporate
  • Officer and director or member/manager requirements
  • Ongoing recordkeeping requirements
  • Registered agent obligations 
  • Stock information required on incorporation documents
  • Availability of the professional service corporation or professional limited liability company designation in the state
  • Annual report requirements
  • Other state-specific requirements
State State
Alabama Montana
Alaska Nebraska
Arizona Nevada
Arkansas New Hampshire
California New Jersey
Colorado New Mexico
Connecticut New York
Delaware North Carolina
District of Columbia North Dakota
Florida Ohio
Georgia Oklahoma
Hawaii Oregon
Idaho Pennsylvania
Illinois Rhode Island
Indiana South Carolina
Iowa South Dakota
Kansas Tennessee
Kentucky Texas
Louisiana Utah
Maine Vermont
Maryland Virginia
Massachusetts Washington
Michigan West Virginia
Minnesota Wisconsin
Mississippi Wyoming
Missouri  
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