Indiana - Corporation

Form your new Corporation in Indiana

Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirments to form and maintain an Indiana Corporation.

Initial Filing Requirements:

State Filling Fee:

The minimum filing fee in the state of Indiana is $105.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.

Corporate Name Identifiers:

The name that you choose for a Indiana corporation must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized Indiana business entity and any reserved names on record. The name of the corporation must contain one of the following words as a corporate identifier:

Corporation, "Company", "Incorporated", "Limited" or contain the abbreviation "Inc.", Corp.", "Co". or "Ltd."

Specific Purpose Requirements:

Indiana does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Incorporation.

Directors:

Indiana has the following director requirements for a corporation.

Directors are not required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Incorporation.

Officers:

Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) are not required to be listed in the articles / certificate of incorporation.

Stock Information:

The "standard" number of authorized shares in Indiana is 1000 shares, with "no-par" value. An increase in the number of authorized shares or par value may affect the initial filing fees.

Annual Filing Requirements:

There is a Business Entity Report that must be received by the state of Indiana by the anniversary month, and is filed every two years. The year depends on whether the company was filed during an even or odd numbered year.. The fee for this filing is: $30 every 2 years

Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:

Indiana Secretary Of State

302 W. Washington Street, Room E-081

Indianapolis, IN 46207-7097

Taxes:

For more information on taxes, visit the State of Indiana Tax Information Website.

S Corporation:

S Corporation status is recognized by the State of Indiana. A state election, separate from the federal election, is not required.

License Requirements:

Indiana requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.

If you would like assistance in determining what licenses you need to obtain, and and to obtain the forms online, you can visit one of our recommended partners BusinessLicenses.com

Special Requirements (if any):

None

If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filling out our secure online order form, or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at: 866-421-8416, and place your order over the phone.