Form Your Mississippi C Corporation
Build an investor-ready company in the Magnolia State — issue stock, raise venture capital, and incorporate for a $50 state fee with the lowest cost of living in the US
Filed in Mississippi
The Magnolia State · MS
- State filing fee$50
- Processing time1-2 business days (online filing)
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$25/year corporate annual report + $25 min. franchise tax — due Due April 15 annually
- State tax rate4% flat corporate income tax
Form your Mississippi C-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Mississippi C-Corp
Free formation means you pay only the $50 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 Mississippi Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Mississippi — 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 Mississippi
Mississippi pairs the lowest cost of living in the nation with a low 4% flat corporate income tax and a $50 incorporation fee, letting a C Corporation conserve runway while it scales. For startups raising venture capital, the C Corporation structure — stock, a cap table, a board, and bylaws — is what institutional investors require, and Mississippi's incentive programs help job-creating companies keep operating costs low.
Low $50 state filing fee to incorporate with the Mississippi Secretary of State
The structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require to fund a company
Issue stock and equity to founders, employees, and investors with a clean cap table
Perpetual existence — the corporation survives changes in ownership or management
Board of directors and corporate bylaws provide formal governance investors expect
QSBS / Section 1202 tax benefits may apply to qualifying C Corporation stock
Lowest cost of living in the United States keeps operating and payroll costs down
Raise priced rounds or issue SAFEs without restructuring your entity
Key features of a Mississippi C-Corp
- Investor-ready C Corporation structure with stock and a board of directors
- Low $50 state filing fee with 1-2 business day online processing
- $25/year corporate annual report plus $25 minimum franchise tax
- 4% flat Mississippi corporate income tax on top of the 21% federal rate
- Lowest cost of living in the US for lean payroll and operations
Major industries in Mississippi
Form your Mississippi C-Corp in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 1-2 business days (online filing).
- 01
Choose Your Corporate Name
Your name must include 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation such as 'Corp.' or 'Inc.' Check availability through the Mississippi Secretary of State's business search before filing.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Mississippi requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to accept legal and tax documents on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation to the Mississippi Secretary of State. The filing fee is $50 and online filing is required, with approval typically in 1-2 business days.
- 04
Adopt Bylaws and Appoint Directors
Adopt corporate bylaws, name your initial board of directors, and hold an organizational meeting. Issue stock to founders and document everything in your corporate records.
- 05
Obtain an EIN and File 83(b) if Needed
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for taxes, banking, and payroll. Founders with restricted stock should file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the stock.
- 06
File the Annual Report and Pay Franchise Tax
Mississippi corporations file a $25 corporate annual report (due April 15) and pay a minimum $25 franchise tax to stay in good standing.
Mississippi C-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Mississippi C-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Mississippi C-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation with the Mississippi Secretary of State ($50)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Mississippi address
- Adopt corporate bylaws and appoint a board of directors
- Issue stock to founders and maintain a cap table
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File a $25 corporate annual report by April 15 each year
- Pay the minimum $25 Mississippi franchise tax
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filing agency
- Mississippi Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Corporate bylaws
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $25 (180 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $50 Mississippi 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 Mississippi)
- 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.
Mississippi C-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an C-Corp in Mississippi. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form a C Corporation in Mississippi?
The state filing fee for Articles of Incorporation is $50, filed online with the Mississippi Secretary of State. Ongoing, you file a $25 corporate annual report each year (due April 15) and pay a minimum $25 franchise tax.
How long does it take to incorporate in Mississippi?
Mississippi requires online filing, and Articles of Incorporation are typically approved in 1-2 business days through the Secretary of State's portal.
Why choose a C Corporation instead of an LLC?
A C Corporation is the structure venture capitalists and institutional investors require. It lets you issue stock, build a cap table, raise priced rounds or SAFEs, and grant equity to employees — with a board of directors, bylaws, and perpetual existence that an LLC cannot easily replicate.
How is a Mississippi C Corporation taxed?
A C Corporation pays the 21% flat federal corporate income tax plus Mississippi's 4% flat corporate income tax. Dividends paid to shareholders are taxed again on their personal returns, which is the 'double taxation' of the C Corporation. Mississippi's sales tax is 7%.
What is an 83(b) election and do I need one?
If founders receive restricted stock subject to vesting, filing an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of receiving the stock lets you be taxed on its value at grant rather than as it vests. Missing the 30-day window cannot be undone, so file promptly.
Can my Mississippi C Corporation qualify for QSBS tax benefits?
Qualified Small Business Stock benefits under Section 1202 may apply to stock issued by a qualifying C Corporation, potentially excluding a portion of gain from federal tax when you sell. QSBS rules changed in 2025, so confirm current eligibility and holding requirements with a tax advisor.
Does my Mississippi corporation 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 outside the US and registered to do business in a US state are still required to file.
Does Mississippi require an annual report for corporations?
Yes. Mississippi corporations file a corporate annual report each year with a $25 fee, due by April 15, and pay a minimum $25 franchise tax to remain in good standing with the Secretary of State.
Mississippi government filing resources
Filing fees for common C-Corp services
Official Mississippi state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
$25 to reserve a name for a domestic LLC, profit corporation, or nonprofit corporation.
In Mississippi the good-standing document is called a 'Certificate of Existence' (or Certificate of Fact).
Learn moreStatutory certified-copy fee (Miss.
$5.00 per document.
$50 for a domestic Mississippi profit corporation per the SOS Services & Fees Schedule (Rev.
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Mississippi C-Corp
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