Business formation
Form your business in Indiana
Start your LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Nonprofit in Indiana with a guided, step-by-step workflow tailored to your entity type - and know the state filing fee before you begin.
Forming an LLC in Indiana costs $95 in state filing fees, which is below the national median: 15 of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. A corporation files for $90 and a nonprofit for $30. Below: the fee table, what else you pay in year one, and the questions founders ask before filing here.
Indiana state filing fees
These are the one-time fees paid to the Indiana Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.
| Entity type | State filing fee |
|---|---|
| LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run. | $95 |
| Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing. | $90 |
| NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3). | $30 |
Note: online figures; mail differs slightly.
Estimated state filing fees, separate from EazeAccounts service fees. Some states set a minimum that can rise with authorized shares, and expedited or online filing may differ. Fees last verified May 2026; confirm the current amount with the Indiana Secretary of State before filing.
What an LLC costs every year in Indiana
Business Entity Report (biennial)
$32, $50 by paper
Every two years by the end of the month the LLC was formed; the first report is due two years after formation The Secretary of State can start administrative dissolution once a report is 60 days late. Reinstatement requires a tax clearance from the Department of Revenue, which can take 4 to 6 weeks.
State tax on the LLC
Indiana has no franchise tax on LLCs. An LLC taxed as a partnership files Form IT-65 with the Department of Revenue by the 15th day of the fourth month after its tax year ends (April 15 for calendar-year LLCs); it pays no entity-level income tax unless it elects the pass-through entity tax, but it must withhold Indiana income tax for nonresident members. A late IT-65 draws a $10-a-day penalty, up to $250, even when no tax is due. A business that makes retail sales pays a one-time $25 fee per location for a Registered Retail Merchant Certificate.
How long Indiana takes
Indiana does not publish a standard processing time and does not charge expedite fees.
What is different about Indiana
- • The online formation fee is $95: the $75 statutory fee plus a $20 enhanced access fee for filing through INBiz. Paper filings cost $100.
- • Since January 1, 2026, an LLC run entirely from a member's home can keep that home address off the public record.
- • After administrative dissolution, the LLC's name is protected for only 120 days.
Guide reviewed October 2026 against the Indiana Secretary of State and the tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.
What else you pay in year one
- Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Indiana street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.
- EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.
- Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Indiana. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.
- Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.
Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.
Questions founders ask about Indiana
- How much does an LLC cost per year in Indiana?
- The Business Entity Report costs $32 online or $50 by paper and is due every two years, which works out to $16 a year online. Indiana has no franchise tax on LLCs.
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Indiana?
- $95 to file Articles of Organization online through INBiz, plus a small payment processing fee, or $100 by paper.
- Does Indiana require an annual report for LLCs?
- No. Indiana requires a Business Entity Report every two years, due by the end of the month the LLC was formed. The first one is due two years after formation.
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in Indiana?
- The Indiana state filing fee for an LLC is $95, paid once when you file the formation document. That is below the national median: 15 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.
- Do I need a registered agent in Indiana?
- Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Indiana who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.
- What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?
- The state fee goes to the Indiana Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.
- Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?
- Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.
Next step
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