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Form an LLC or corporation in Indiana.

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At a glance

Indiana formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$95
Corp filing fee
$95
Annual / franchise
$32 biennial
Annual report due
Every 2 years
State income tax
3.05% flat personal; 4.9% corporate
Typical processing
1–2 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in Indiana

Indiana supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.

State income tax posture here: 3.05% flat personal; 4.9% corporate. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Indiana, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in Indiana

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in Indiana

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Indiana. Typical timing: Every 2 years. Typical fee context: $32 biennial.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Indiana at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in Indiana change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

Indiana tax at a glance

3.05% flat personal; 4.9% corporate

Full Indiana tax guide

FAQ

Indiana formation questions

Ready to form in Indiana?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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