Colorado vs Idaho LLC
Colorado is cheaper to form by $50. Over five years, Idaho costs $75 less in state fees.
| Colorado | Idaho | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation fee | $50 | $100 |
| Recurring fee | $25 a year | None |
| State fees over 5 years | $175 | $100 |
| Register an out-of-state LLC | $100 | $100 |
| Newspaper publication required | No | No |
| New LLCs per week (avg) | 3,137 | 736 |
| Domestic LLCs with an out-of-state address | 6% | 3% |
| Still active 12–24 months after forming | 54% | – |
| Formation to public record, median (proxy) | 1 day | 2 days |
Weekly averages cover the last 2 weeks both states have data for. "–" means the state's registry data can't support that number; see methodology.
New LLCs per week
The usual rule: form the LLC in the state where the business operates. Forming elsewhere means registering as a foreign LLC at home too, and paying both states' fees ($100 in Colorado, $100 in Idaho).
Sources: Colorado fee schedule · Idaho fee schedule · filing data from RecordWire