Resources for Starting and Maintaining a Business in Oklahoma

At CorpNet our mission is to help you start your business and help you keep it in compliance. To assist you in your entrepreneurial journey, we’ve collected answers to the most frequently asked questions small business owners have about starting and maintaining a business in the state of Oklahoma.

Our goal is to provide you with a one-stop solution for all of your business, payroll tax registrations, and compliance filings. And if we can help you along the way, our team of entity filings and compliance experts is just a call away.

Quick Facts for Starting an Oklahoma Business

Expedited Services Available: No
New Business Publishing Required: No
Private Registration Available: No

Registered Agent Required: Yes
Annual Report Required: Yes
Franchise Tax Required: Yes

State Sales Tax: 4.5%
State Income Tax: 4%
Unemployment Insurance: .3%-9.2%

DBAs do not require a registered agent.

Oklahoma Business Entity Options

Business Entity Type State Fees Applicable Form
Limited Partnership (LP) $100 Certificate of Limited Partnership (SOS FORM 0043)
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) $100 Statement Qualification (SOS FORM 0090)
 Limited Liability Company (LLC) $100 Articles of Organization (SOS FORM 0073
 For Profit Corporation $50+ Certificate of Incorporation (SOS FORM 0001)
Benefit Corporation $50+ Certificate of Benefit Incorporation (for profit) (SOS FORM 0001)
Charitable Organization $65+ Registration Statement of Charitable Organization (SOS FORM 101)
Foreign Limited Partnership (LP) $300 Certificate of Foreign Limited Partnership (SOS FORM 0030)
Foreign Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) $100 Statement of Foreign Qualification (SOS FORM 0096)
Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC) $300 Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company (SOS FORM 0081)
Foreign For Profit Corporation $300+ Certificate of Qualification (SOS FORM 0012)
Foreign Benefit Corporation $300+ Certificate of Benefit Qualification (SOS FORM 0012)

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Key Oklahoma Government Resources

Oklahoma Secretary of State
Colcord Center
421 NW 13th St
Suite 210/220
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
sos.ok.gov

Oklahoma Tax Commission
2501 N Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73194
oklahoma.gov/tax.html

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Need a Small Business Compliance Checklist?

Business compliance can slip through the cracks! As your existing business evolves, you are required to file notify the state of any changes. Many business owners lose sight of these requirements and fail to realize they haven’t met compliance requirements.

Use our compliance checklist to determine which business filings you need to perform to manage this year’s activities and changes.

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