Indiana business formation and filing fees
Compare the costs of creating an LLC or corporation in Indiana, or registering a company formed elsewhere. The filing office is Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
Starting a company in Indiana
Domestic LLC filing fee
Indiana's public new-business registration guidance lists an $85.00 for-profit registration fee. INBiz may add an enhanced-access transaction charge for online business filings, and card payments can add the published instant-access/card percentage; the final amount must be displayed before payment. Articles of Organization require a distinguishable name, Indiana registered agent and office, principal information, and the LLC's governing structure.
Domestic corporation filing fee
Indiana's public registration FAQ lists $85.00 for a for-profit organization, with an INBiz enhanced-access charge and possible card fee depending on the transaction. Articles of Incorporation must state authorized shares, incorporator, Indiana registered agent and office, and other Title 23 information. Authorized shares affect capital and tax obligations but the basic registration amount is not presented as a per-share filing surcharge.
Registering a company formed elsewhere
For state registration, “foreign” can mean a company formed in another U.S. state. These fees are separate from creating a new Indiana entity.
Foreign LLC qualification
A foreign LLC files the Indiana Foreign Registration Statement through INBiz. The current enhanced-access analysis identifies a $15.00 online enhanced-access component for foreign LLC registration, but the statutory base and any payment surcharge must be confirmed in the live filing total. The filing requires home-jurisdiction existence information, Indiana registered agent and office, and authority to transact business.
Foreign corporation qualification
A foreign for-profit corporation files a Foreign Registration Statement. Indiana's current enhanced-access analysis identifies a $30.00 online enhanced-access component for foreign for-profit registration, while the statutory base and card charges must be confirmed in INBiz. A current home-state certificate of existence, Indiana agent and office, authorized/issued share information, and the required filing must accompany qualification.
Indiana processing times
Online INBiz filings are processed significantly faster than paper requests, but approval depends on completeness and name acceptance. The portal issues a submission receipt, not an automatic guarantee of approval. Rejected filings may need correction and resubmission, while paper processing and tax-clearance-dependent filings take longer.
Expedited filing options
Indiana's reviewed materials emphasize online INBiz speed and enhanced-access charges rather than a universal same-day formation tier. The current fee rule identifies separate online enhanced-access amounts for many filing types, including $20.00 for domestic Articles of Incorporation, $20.00 for domestic LLC Articles of Organization, and $30.00 for foreign for-profit registration; verify the live filing total because statutory and payment charges are separate.
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