Oklahoma Corporation cost
Forming a corporation in Oklahoma costs $50 in state fees in year one, then no recurring state fees for most small businesses.
Forming a Oklahoma Corporation
You file Certificate of Incorporation with the Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Services. The state fee is $50. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
Oklahoma doesn't require a recurring report for a corporation — No annual report for domestic corporations.
State taxes that apply even to a small Corporation
- Franchise tax (repealed): $0 — Oklahoma franchise tax eliminated beginning tax year 2024 (H.B. 1039); tax year 2023 was the last return. Corporations pay only corporate income tax on net income. source
Worth knowing
- LLC formation is $100 and the LLC files a $25 Annual Certificate every year on its formation anniversary.
- Oklahoma's corporate franchise tax was eliminated beginning tax year 2024, so domestic corporations have no annual state filing fee.
- Corporation formation fee is 0.1% of authorized capital with a $50 minimum.
- Name reservations are cheap ($10) but last only 60 days.
Registered agent
Oklahoma requires a registered agent. Must maintain a registered agent with an Oklahoma street address. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $10 | 60 days |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $25 | Trade Name Report (SOS Form 0021) filed with the Secretary of State; no annual fee. |
| Expedited processing | $25 | $25 per document for same-day in-person service (submit before 4:30 pm CT) |
| Foreign Corporation registration | $300 | Certificate of Qualification |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Services and the state revenue department. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.
Thinking about forming somewhere else?
If you operate in Oklahoma, an out-of-state Corporation also has to register here as a foreign entity. See both costs side by side: