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Prepare C-Corp or S-Corp formation details with AI-guided filing support, organized directors and officers, share records, bylaws, EIN, tax elections, and governance records in one workflow.
Corporation Formation guide
A corporation is a state-law entity with directors, officers, shares, and formal governance records. It is commonly used by companies planning to issue stock, raise capital, or maintain a more formal ownership structure.
How EntityEngine can do this with AI
EntityEngine can guide the corporation intake, structure incorporator and initial director details, collect share and officer data, and create a post-formation workflow for bylaws, EIN, S-Corp election, and corporate records.
Guided formation, then a connected operating record
The goal is not just a filing. EntityEngine keeps formation data connected to documents, signatures, compliance deadlines, licenses, tax IDs, and governance records.
What you usually need
Exact requirements depend on the state, agency, and business facts, but these are the core inputs most organizations should prepare before starting.
EntityEngine workflow
Use guided intake to select C-Corp or S-Corp planning assumptions.
Prepare state formation data and review governance details.
File with the Secretary of State and track approval.
Complete bylaws, initial resolutions, EIN, S-Corp election if applicable, and ongoing compliance tracking.
Details to confirm before you file
S-Corp is a federal tax election, not a state entity type.
Corporations require stronger recordkeeping, including directors, officers, resolutions, and stock records.
Investor-backed companies often prefer Delaware C-Corporations, but that is not the right answer for every business.
What the workflow should leave behind
Articles of Incorporation filing data
Director and officer record workflow
Bylaws and initial resolutions workflow
Share and ownership setup notes
EIN and S-Corp election next steps
Form Your Corporation by State
Requirements, fees, and processing times vary by state. Choose your state for a step-by-step DIY formation guide with official forms and links.
| State | Formation Fee | Processing | Online Filing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL Alabama | $200 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| AK Alaska | $250 | 10-15 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| AZ Arizona | $50 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| AR Arkansas | $45 | 7-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| CA California | $70 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| CO Colorado | $50 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| CT Connecticut | $120 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| DE Delaware | $110 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| FL Florida | $125 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| GA Georgia | $100 | 7-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| HI Hawaii | $50 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| ID Idaho | $100 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| IL Illinois | $150 | 10-15 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| IN Indiana | $95 | 1-2 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| IA Iowa | $50 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| KS Kansas | $160 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| KY Kentucky | $40 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| LA Louisiana | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| ME Maine | $175 | 7-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MD Maryland | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MA Massachusetts | $500 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MI Michigan | $50 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MN Minnesota | $155 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MS Mississippi | $50 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MO Missouri | $50 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MT Montana | $70 | 7-10 days | Mail Only | View Guide → |
| NE Nebraska | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NV Nevada | $75 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NH New Hampshire | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NJ New Jersey | $125 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NM New Mexico | $50 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NY New York | $200 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NC North Carolina | $125 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| ND North Dakota | $135 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| OH Ohio | $99 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| OK Oklahoma | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| OR Oregon | $100 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| PA Pennsylvania | $125 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| RI Rhode Island | $150 | 7-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| SC South Carolina | $110 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| SD South Dakota | $165 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| TN Tennessee | $300 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| TX Texas | $300 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| UT Utah | $54 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| VT Vermont | $125 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| VA Virginia | $100 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| WA Washington | $200 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| WV West Virginia | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| WI Wisconsin | $130 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| WY Wyoming | $100 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| DC District of Columbia | $220 | 5-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
Related formation guides
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a C-Corp and S-Corp?
A C-Corp is the default federal tax treatment for many corporations. An S-Corp is a tax election available only when eligibility rules are met. The state formation filing may look similar, but tax treatment and owner limits differ.
Do corporations need bylaws?
Yes. Bylaws define board, officer, meeting, voting, and governance rules. They are part of the corporate record set even when they are not filed with the state.
Can EntityEngine help after incorporation?
Yes. The platform connects formation records to governance, signatures, documents, equity, compliance deadlines, and tax workflows.
Ready to handle Corporation Formation with EntityEngine?
Use AI-guided intake to organize the filing, then keep documents, tax IDs, licenses, and compliance tasks connected after launch.