Colorado LLC Forms and Documents — Complete Reference
This page lists all forms and documents related to forming and maintaining a Colorado LLC, along with where to find and file them. All Colorado Secretary of State filings are online only through sos.colorado.gov. For formation, see how to form a Colorado LLC. For fees, see our fee schedule.
Formation Documents
| Document | Purpose | Where to File | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | Creates the LLC | sos.colorado.gov | $50 |
| Statement of Reservation | Reserves LLC name (120 days) | sos.colorado.gov | $25 |
| Operating Agreement | Governs LLC operations | NOT filed (private document) | N/A |
Ongoing Compliance Documents
| Document | Purpose | Where to File | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periodic Report | Annual information update | sos.colorado.gov | $25 |
| Articles of Amendment | Change name, management, etc. | sos.colorado.gov | $25 |
| Statement of Change | Change registered agent | sos.colorado.gov | $10 |
| Trade Name Registration | Operate under DBA name | sos.colorado.gov | $20 |
Dissolution and Status Documents
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Get Started| Document | Purpose | Where to File | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Dissolution | Close LLC permanently | sos.colorado.gov | $25 |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Prove active status | sos.colorado.gov (order) | $10 |
| Reinstatement filing | Restore dissolved LLC | sos.colorado.gov | Varies |
Tax Forms (Colorado)
| Form | Purpose | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| DR 0104 | Individual income tax return | CO Dept of Revenue |
| DR 0106 | Partnership/LLC return | CO Dept of Revenue |
| DR 0104EP | Quarterly estimated payment | CO Dept of Revenue |
| DR 0112 | Corporate income tax (C-corp election) | CO Dept of Revenue |
| DR 0100 | Sales tax return | CO Dept of Revenue |
| DR 0204 | Underpayment of estimated tax penalty | CO Dept of Revenue |
Tax Forms (Federal)
| Form | Purpose | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule C (1040) | Single-member LLC income | IRS |
| Form 1065 | Multi-member LLC/partnership return | IRS |
| Form 1120S | S-corp election LLC return | IRS |
| Form 2553 | Election of S-corp status | IRS |
| Form 8832 | Entity classification election | IRS |
| Form SS-4 | EIN application | IRS |
Where to Access Forms
Ready to get started?
Get Started- Secretary of State filings: sos.colorado.gov (all filings are online forms, not downloadable PDFs)
- Colorado tax forms: colorado.gov/tax/forms
- Federal tax forms: irs.gov/forms
- Revenue Online (CO): colorado.gov/revenueonline
FAQ
Are Colorado LLC forms available as downloadable PDFs?
No. Colorado's Secretary of State filings are all completed through the online portal at sos.colorado.gov. There are no downloadable paper forms for LLC filings. Tax forms are available as PDFs from the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Do I need to keep copies of filed documents?
Yes. Download and store copies of your filed Articles of Organization, Periodic Reports, and any amendments. These may be needed for bank accounts, contracts, loan applications, and legal matters.
Where do I find my filed documents?
Log into your sos.colorado.gov account. All filed documents are stored in your filing history and can be downloaded as PDFs.