Colorado Articles of Organization

How to file your Colorado Articles of Organization

In Colorado, you can find the Articles of Organization submission link on the Secretary of State website. There are several pieces of information that you should have available before sitting down to fill out your Articles of Organization in Colorado. This will make the process a lot faster. 

Step 1: Determine the Name of Your LLC

Be sure to adhere to all Colorado LLC naming regulations. The name of limited liability companies in Colorado must contain the term or abbreviation “limited liability company, ltd. liability company, limited liability co., ltd. liability co., limited, l.l.c., LLC, or ltd.

The name can’t imply an illegal business operation, and it can’t be the same or similar as another business. Use our Business Name Checker to make sure the name you want is available. 

Step 2: List Business Addresses

The principal office street address and the business mailing address must be included. The street address can’t be a post office box, but the mailing address can be. The mailing address can be the same as the principal office address. 

Step 3: Provide Registered Agent Information 

A registered agent is an individual or business responsible for accepting all legal and official business correspondence. This person or business must be available during all regular business hours. 

Your Articles of Organization in Colorado require you to list your registered agent’s street address, mailing address, and a statement of consent. If you don’t have a Colorado Registered Agent, we can help you get one. 

Step 4: Organizer Contact

Provide the name and mailing address of the person who formed the LLC. This can be you or someone else. List multiple organizers by including an attachment with additional names. 

Step 5: Select Your Management Structure

Determine whether your limited liability company will be managed by managers or members. You could have a single manager, multiple managers, or all LLC members. You are free to choose how your want your limited liability company managed. 

Step 6: Member Statement 

Check the appropriate box confirming that there is at least one member of the limited liability company. 

Step 7: Individual Causing Delivery

This is where you include the name and address of the person responsible for filing your Articles of Organization in Colorado. This could be you, someone else, or even us. 

Where to file your Colorado Articles of Organization

Your Articles of Organization in Colorado can be filed using the Secretary of State website. This system guides you through a series of prompts to fill out the form digitally. Submit the filing fee when you complete the application. 

What are the next steps?

The fun doesn’t stop after you file your Colorado Articles of Organization. There are still several things to do before you open your doors. 

Create an Operating Agreement 

Though not required by statute, an operating agreement is an important part of your business. This internal document details how your company is run. This includes provisions like member rights and responsibilities, dealing with conflicts of interest, and transfer of ownership. An operating agreement may be requested by lenders, your business bank, or a relevant government agency. Get started with our Operating Agreement Template. 

Licenses and Permits 

Colorado does not have a general statewide business license, but there are many other licenses and permits that may apply depending on your location and industry. Check with local, state, and federal governments to make sure you have met all the requirements. This can take quite a bit of legwork. We can speed up the process with our Business License Report. 

Get an Employer Identification Number 

The IRS issues your Employer Identification Number (EIN). This number is necessary for tax documents and to open business accounts. It is also one more thing that we can take off your plate so you can focus on the other parts of starting a business. 

Open Business Accounts

It is essential to keep your business and personal finances separate. Once you’ve acquired an EIN for your LLC, you can open business bank accounts and other accounts. 

We can help

Starting a business doesn’t have to be stressful. Let us handle some of the tedious work so you can focus on the fun stuff. 

Our services extend beyond your Article of Organization in Colorado. We can help you remain in good standing with our Worry-Free Compliance Service and  Annual Report Service. We can even help you manage transactions with our ZB Money app.