Form Your Indiana S Corporation
Incorporate at the Crossroads of America for $95, then elect S-corp status to unlock pass-through taxation and payroll-tax savings with low ongoing costs
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 (online) — due Every two years, anniversary month
- State tax rate4.9% flat corporate income tax
Form your Indiana S-Corp — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Indiana S-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 S-Corp in Indiana
Indiana pairs a low $95 incorporation fee with no franchise tax and a flat 4.9% corporate income tax, making it a cost-efficient home for an S corporation that wants to minimize entity-level and payroll tax. The state still taxes pass-through income at the shareholder level, but its biennial reporting and crossroads logistics network keep ongoing costs and operating friction low for owner-operated businesses.
Pass-through taxation avoids the C corporation's entity-level double tax
Self-employment tax savings on distributions beyond a reasonable W-2 salary
Low $95 state filing fee to incorporate through INBiz
Fast 1-2 business day online processing for the underlying corporation
Biennial reports instead of annual filings means less ongoing paperwork
No Indiana franchise tax and a low flat 4.9% corporate income tax rate
Limited liability protection for shareholders' personal assets
Central crossroads location with strong manufacturing and logistics infrastructure
Key features of a Indiana S-Corp
- S-corp is an IRS tax election (Form 2553) layered on an Indiana corporation, not a separate state filing
- Low $95 incorporation fee and 1-2 business day online processing via INBiz
- Pass-through taxation with payroll-tax savings on distributions
- No franchise tax and a low 4.9% flat corporate income tax
- Affordable $32 biennial report instead of an annual filing
Major industries in Indiana
Form your Indiana S-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 Corporation Name
Your name must include 'Corporation,' 'Incorporated,' 'Company,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation. Check availability through the Indiana Secretary of State's INBiz online portal before filing.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Indiana requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal documents on behalf of your corporation.
- 03
File Articles of Incorporation
Submit your Articles of Incorporation through INBiz, Indiana's online business portal. The state filing fee is $95 and online processing typically takes 1-2 business days.
- 04
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS. You need it to file Form 2553, open a business bank account, run payroll, and hire employees.
- 05
File Form 2553 to Elect S-Corp Status
File IRS Form 2553 to elect S corporation tax treatment. It must be filed within 75 days of incorporation (or by March 15 to apply to the current tax year). All shareholders must sign.
- 06
Set a Reasonable Salary and File Biennial Report
Pay owner-employees a reasonable W-2 salary before taking distributions, and file Indiana's Business Entity Report every two years during your anniversary month for $32.
Indiana S-Corp costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Indiana S-Corp requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Indiana S-Corp in 2026.
- File Articles of Incorporation through the INBiz portal ($95)
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Indiana address
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of formation to elect S-corp status
- Meet S-corp eligibility: 100 or fewer shareholders, US citizens or residents only, one class of stock
- Pay owner-employees a reasonable W-2 salary before distributions
- File the biennial Business Entity Report ($32 every two years)
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 S-Corp questions, answered
Common questions about forming an S-Corp in Indiana. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How do I form an S corporation in Indiana?
An S corporation is a federal tax election, not a state entity. You first incorporate by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Indiana Secretary of State through INBiz for $95, then file IRS Form 2553 to elect S-corp tax treatment. Online incorporation typically processes in 1-2 business days.
How much does it cost to start an S corporation in Indiana?
The Indiana state filing fee to incorporate is $95. Electing S-corp status with the IRS via Form 2553 is free. The ongoing Business Entity Report costs $32 every two years.
When do I have to file Form 2553?
File IRS Form 2553 within 75 days of incorporating, or by March 15 for the election to apply to the current tax year. All shareholders must sign the form.
What is the deadline and cost for Indiana's ongoing report?
Indiana corporations file a Business Entity Report every two years during the anniversary month of incorporation. The fee is $32, filed online through INBiz, making ongoing compliance very affordable.
Does Indiana have a franchise tax for S corporations?
No, Indiana does not impose a franchise tax. The state has a flat 4.9% corporate income tax, and S-corp income generally passes through to shareholders, who report it on their Indiana individual returns.
How does an S corporation save on taxes?
S-corp income passes through to shareholders, avoiding the C corporation's entity-level double tax. Owner-employees take a reasonable W-2 salary, and remaining profits can be paid as distributions that are not subject to Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes.
Who is eligible to be an S corporation shareholder?
An S corporation can have no more than 100 shareholders, all of whom must be US citizens or residents, and it can issue only one class of stock. Foreign owners are not eligible, so non-resident owners should consider an LLC or C corporation instead.
Do I need to file a BOI report for my Indiana S corporation?
No. Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, US domestic entities and US persons are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Only foreign-formed entities registered to do business in a US state still file.
Indiana government filing resources
Filing fees for common S-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 moreS-Corp is a federal IRS election, not a separate Indiana entity - it uses the same corporation form.
Learn moreS-Corp is a federal IRS election (Form 2553), not a separate Indiana entity - it reinstates as an Indiana for-profit corporation.
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Indiana S-Corp
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