Corporation Cost Matrix - State Comparison 2025

State Incorporation Fee Amendment Fee Report Fee Franchise Tax 5-Year Total Notes
Oklahoma $52 $25 $0 (None) None $77 No annual reports required for domestic corporations.
Idaho $100 $30 $0 (Annual – No Fee) None $130 Annual reports required but with no filing fee.
Ohio UPDATED $99 $50 $0 (None) None $149 No annual reports or ongoing fees after formation.
Nebraska $65 $25 $26 (Biennial) None $168 Low costs with biennial reporting.
Colorado $50 $25 $10 (Annual) None $175 Very low annual fees.
Texas $310 $150 $0 (None) None if revenue < $1.23M $460 High formation fee but no ongoing state reports.
Delaware $140 $194 $50 (Annual) $175 min/year $1,359 Premier legal jurisdiction with Court of Chancery.
California $100 $30 $25 (Annual) $800 per year $4,255 $800 annual franchise tax makes it most expensive.
Nevada $725 $175 $650 (Annual) No state income tax $4,800 Very high annual fees despite no state income tax.