Form Your Indiana C Corporation
Build the investor-ready structure at the Crossroads of America, issue stock and raise capital with low filing fees, no franchise tax, and a competitive 4.9% state corporate tax rate
Filed in Indiana
The Hoosier State · IN
- State filing fee$95
- Processing time1-2 business days (online INBiz)
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$32 biennial Business Entity Report — due Every two years, anniversary month (online)
- State tax rate4.9% flat corporate income tax
Form your Indiana C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Indiana C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $95 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Incorporation filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Indiana Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Indiana — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Corporate bylaws
Professionally drafted corporate bylaws — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an C-Corp in Indiana
Indiana pairs a low cost of doing business with a competitive 4.9% flat state corporate income tax and no franchise tax, making it an efficient home base for a C Corporation building toward outside investment. The 'Crossroads of America' offers strong manufacturing, logistics, and technology talent, while the C Corp structure gives founders the stock, cap table, and board governance that venture capital and institutional investors expect.
Low $95 state filing fee through the INBiz online portal
Issue stock and equity to build a cap table for investors
The structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require
Perpetual existence independent of any single shareholder
Biennial Business Entity Report ($32) instead of annual filings
No Indiana franchise tax and a low 4.9% flat state corporate income tax
QSBS / Section 1202 tax benefits may apply to qualifying C Corp stock
Central 'Crossroads of America' location with low operating costs
Key features of a Indiana C-Corp
- Low $95 filing fee and $32 biennial Business Entity Report
- No Indiana franchise tax
- Low 4.9% flat state corporate income tax
- 21% flat federal corporate income tax applies separately
- INBiz online portal with 1-2 business day processing
Major industries in Indiana
Form your Indiana C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 1-2 business days (online INBiz).
- 01
Choose Your Corporate Name
Your name must include 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation such as 'Corp.,' 'Inc.,' 'Co.,' or 'Ltd.' Check availability through the Indiana Secretary of State's INBiz online portal.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Indiana requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal documents and service of process on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation through INBiz, including the number of authorized shares of stock. The state filing fee is $95 and online filings process in 1-2 business days.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws & Appoint Directors
Adopt corporate bylaws, appoint your board of directors, hold an organizational meeting, and issue stock to founders. Founders receiving restricted stock should consider filing an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for federal tax filing, opening a corporate bank account, hiring employees, and issuing equity.
- 06
File the Biennial Business Entity Report
Indiana corporations file a Business Entity Report every two years during the anniversary month of formation. The fee is $32, filed online through INBiz.
Indiana C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Indiana C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Indiana C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation through the INBiz portal ($95)
- Specify the number of authorized shares of stock
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Indiana address
- Adopt corporate bylaws and appoint a board of directors
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File the biennial Business Entity Report ($32 every two years)
- Hold annual shareholder and director meetings with recorded minutes
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Indiana Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $20 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $95 Indiana state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, corporate bylaws, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Incorporation filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Indiana)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Corporate bylaws
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Indiana C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Indiana. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to incorporate a C Corporation in Indiana?
The Indiana state filing fee for Articles of Incorporation is $95, filed through the INBiz online portal. Ongoing, corporations file a Business Entity Report every two years for $32.
How long does it take to form an Indiana corporation?
Online filings through INBiz are typically processed in 1-2 business days. Mailed filings take significantly longer, so the online portal is the fastest and most convenient method.
What ongoing filings does an Indiana corporation have?
Indiana corporations file a Business Entity Report with the Indiana Secretary of State every two years during the anniversary month of formation. The fee is $32, and there is no separate state franchise tax.
How is a C Corporation taxed in Indiana and federally?
A C Corporation pays Indiana's flat 4.9% state corporate income tax and the 21% flat federal corporate income tax. Profits distributed to shareholders as dividends are taxed again on their personal returns, the 'double taxation' that defines the C Corp.
Why choose a C Corporation instead of an LLC?
A C Corporation can issue stock and maintain a cap table, the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require for priced rounds and SAFEs. It also offers perpetual existence, a board of directors with bylaws, and potential QSBS / Section 1202 tax benefits that may apply to qualifying stock.
What is an 83(b) election and when do I file it?
If founders or employees receive restricted stock subject to vesting, an 83(b) election lets them be taxed on the value at grant rather than as it vests. It must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the stock, so plan for it at incorporation.
Do Indiana corporations have to file a BOI report with FinCEN?
Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Only entities formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state still file.
Can I file my Indiana incorporation online?
Yes. Indiana's INBiz portal handles Articles of Incorporation, biennial Business Entity Reports, and other filings. It is the primary and most convenient method, with online incorporations processing in 1-2 business days.
Indiana government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Indiana state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
A name may be reserved for 120 days (confirmed via the state Business Owner's Guide).
Certified copies of all business documents are available online free of charge through INBiz/the public business search (search the business, select the record, click…
$2.00 per authentication/apostille.
For-profit corporations (C-Corp and S-Corp) file the same Foreign Registration Statement 56369 for a certificate of authority.
Learn more$25 nonrefundable registration fee per business location (one-time), confirmed on Indiana DOR pages.
Learn moreFlat $30.00 reinstatement fee, PLUS all delinquent Business Entity Report fees ($50 per report owed for a for-profit corporation).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Indiana C-Corp
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