Change Colorado LLC address
To change the address of a Colorado LLC, you will need to file a Statement of Change with the Secretary of State and file it separately with the IRS.
Official Colorado form to change LLC address
File online with the Colorado Secretary of State to change the LLC's business address
File online
What is an LLC?
Limited Liability Company
LLC is a business entity in the U.S that provides limited liability to its members. It has characteristics from both corporation and sole proprietorship. LLCs are permitted under State statutes of each US state.
Limited liability
Personal assets are protected for people with limited liability when they are sued.
Corporation
A business entity that can issue shares and give limited liability to shareholders.
Members
Owners of an LLC are referred to as members. They own membership interest in the LLC.
Sole proprietorship
Where an individual engages in business activity without formal organization.
Types of LLC
Depends on the number of members and whether it has elected to change its IRS classification.
Single-member LLC
Has only a single member. IRS considers it as a sole proprietorship for tax purposes.
LLC as C-corp
Owners of an LLC are referred to as members. They own membership interest in the LLC.
Multi-member LLC
Has two members. IRS considers it as a partnership for tax purposes.
LLC as S-corp
A special election for a maximum of 100 US shareholders.
Actions
Follow step-by-step instructions
How to change an LLC's principal address in Colorado?
Check the steps below:
1. Select a new address
If you are thinking of changing the address, you must have already decided on the new address. Whether it is your home, new office, or even an address provider, make sure you have the new address ready before you proceed with changing the LLC address.
Ensure you are able to receive mail at the new address. Though this address is not where service of process documents are served, it is important to have a mail handling facility at this address.
2. File a Statement of Change
Colorado doesn't allow mailing in, you can only file online. You need to find your business using business search and select 'Statement of Change Changing the Principal Office Address' to proceed.
Filing fees
$10
3. File Form 8822-B with IRS
Apart from filing the address change with the respective state. You will also need to file with the IRS, to notify them of the change of address. Using Form 8822-B.
4. Update your operating agreement
Change the address mentioned in the operating agreement to reflect the newly updated address.
5. Update state and federal government records
If there are government documents where you had to submit LLC address, make sure you update them.
6. Update your business contacts
Inform your banks, suppliers, partners, customers, privacy policies, and other legal documents.
Registered agent
A registered agent is an agent of your LLC on whom any notice, process or demand may be served. Every LLC in Colorado needs to have a registered agent located in the state.
Requirements
According to Colorado Revised Statues § 7-80-301:
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Registered agent can be an individual or an authorised organisation.
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Registered agent must have a street address where they can personally receive service of process.
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Office of Registered agent cannot be just a mailbox service of a telephone answering service.
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Registered agent must give a documented consent to serve as your LLC's agent
Form
Failure to maintain registered agent
If you fail to maintain a registered agent and a registered office, it may result in your LLC becoming delinquent. If so, it must file a Statement Curing Delinquency to return the entity's status to Good Standing.
LLC Periodic Report
Every LLC has to file this report in Colorado to stay compliant with the state laws.
Filing Periodic Report
Colorado LLC is expected to file this report annually
File it online on Colorado Secretary of State website
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Online fee
$10
Online processing time
instant
Due
annually
Note
The periodic report is due within a 5-month window: 2 months before the anniversary month, the anniversary month, and 2 months after the anniversary month. The filing should be done within this 5 months window.
Failure to pay
If the Periodic Report is not filed on time, the entity will have an additional two months after the Periodic Report month to file a late Periodic Report. Colorado charges a $50 penalty if you miss the annual report deadline. On top of that, if you fail to file your annual report for 2 months, it will cause your LLC to be designated as "Delinquent," resulting in loss of certain rights and privileges.
Entity name
Every LLC should have a unique name in Colorado. Colorado maintains a list of names of entities in the state. Go through it to check if your chosen name is available.
Search for names
Go to the official website of the Colorado business database search tool to see if the name you want is available.
Searching fee
Free
Reservation
You can reserve a name for your LLC for a specific duration by paying reservation fees to the Colorado business organizations. You will have to file your LLC formation documents within this period to keep the name. Alternatively, you can directly go ahead with the LLC formation without any reservation. That's fine too.
Reservation fee
$25
Reservation period
120 days
LLC naming guidelines
The name you choose for your LLC must the official naming guidelines.
CRS § 7-90-601
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Here are some of the guidelines in simple language:
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Shall contain the term or abbreviation "limited liability company", "ltd. liability company", "limited liability co.", "ltd. liability co.", "limited", "l.l.c.", "llc", or "ltd."."
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Don’t include terms that indicate that you are doing an activity that you are not authorised to do.
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Your name should be ‘distinguishable’ in the Secretary of State records. Adding a punctuation or ‘the’ does not make it distinguishable.
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Don’t use words that makes it seems like you are a governmental entity or has an affiliation.
Frequently asked questions
Related steps in Colorado
There are other actions you can perform in your Colorado LLC. See the pages for more details.
Colorado LLC add member
Colorado LLC remove member
Colorado LLC change name