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How much does a U.S. corporation cost per year?

See year one, each renewal year and a three-year total. Zovud fees and state fees are shown separately.

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With Zovud, year one costs a $199 formation fee plus the state fee (from about $50). After that, you pay the state’s yearly report fee or tax (from about $25 to $825), plus a registered agent. Formation + Compliance is $499 a year and includes the annual report and a federal + state tax package.

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Year one includes the formation fee, the state filing fee and any first report. Renewal years include the state’s yearly report fee or tax and a registered agent. On Formation, renewals also include the annual report if Zovud files it. Prices are service fees. State fees are at cost and can change.

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Updated October 30, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.

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