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Colorado business license (2026)

General licenses are issued locally. The Colorado Secretary of State says: “Contact your city hall or county clerk to obtain necessary business licenses or other special licenses”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Colorado at a glance

State rule
General licenses are issued locally
Next step
Contact your city or county for the license; the state does not issue a general one.
Forming an LLC
$50 with the Colorado Secretary of State
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  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Colorado require a business license?

General licenses are issued locally. The Colorado Secretary of State says: “Contact your city hall or county clerk to obtain necessary business licenses or other special licenses”

Who do I contact in Colorado?

Colorado Secretary of State (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Colorado Secretary of State for forming the company.

Is a Colorado LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Colorado Secretary of State, which charges $50. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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