Colorado LLC and Colorado Corporation

Filed with the Colorado Secretary of State

Colorado Corporation Names

The Colorado Corporation name must include a word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Limited" or "Company." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Colorado Limited Liability Company (LLC) Names

The Colorado Limited Liability Company (Colorado LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company," "Company" or "LLC." The word "Limited" may be abbreviated as "Ltd." And the word "Company" as "Co." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Director Information:

Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person at least 18 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

The articles must list the number and classes of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue. If cumulative voting is not desired during the election of directors, that must be stated in the Articles.

Registered Agent

A corporation or LLC must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. Colorado prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.

Corporate Records

The articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes of shareholders' meetings, and all written communications to shareholders for past three years, the names and addresses of directors and officers, a copy of most recent corporate report, and all financial statements for the preceding three years must be kept at the corporation's principal office.