Oklahoma LLC and Corporation Registration and Formation
The “Land of the Red Man” with an annual growth rate of 2.8% witnessed a 1.5% increase in Private-sector employment. According to the U.S Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy, more than 1300 new businesses were set up in 2017 and this took the total number of small businesses to 347,165. The maximum number of new jobs were created in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry. The growth of businesses and industries is more so because of the pro-business environment and this is one of the reasons why you should form a corporation in Oklahoma.
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The big question is how do you go about company formation in Oklahoma? This is where we can be of assistance!
We are one of the top Oklahoma registered agents and are familiar with all incorporation processes pertaining to the Oklahoma State and can provide information and assistance for successful set up of your business!
Oklahoma LLC Registration and Formation
LLC company formation in Oklahoma is governed by Oklahoma Revised Statutes – Chapter 21, Oklahoma Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The procedure for registration and formation of LLC is as follows:
Step#1: Maintain a registered agent
If you are planning to form a Limited Liability Company in Oklahoma then you will be required to designate and continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to 18 OK Stat § 18-2010 (2014). This law is applicable to domestic limited liability companies as well as foreign limited liability companies.
We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Oklahoma. We can assist you to form an Oklahoma business LLC.
Step#2: LLC Name Reservation
One of the first steps in company formation in Oklahoma is identifying a name for your business entity. What is the process? The process is as follows:
- Identify a name for your business entity
- According to 18 OK Stat § 18-2009 (2014), the name should contain the phrase or words “limited liability company” or the abbreviations “L.L.C.”, or “LLC”.
- The chosen name should be distinguishable and should not be deceptively similar to the name of any limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company
- Apply for reservation of name pursuant to provisions of Title 18, Section 1139, Section 2009, or Title 54, Section 500-109A.
- Submit the form FM0034 through online or via mail at the Office of the Secretary of State along with the applicable fee. An LLC can reserve its name for a period of 60 days.
Step#3: Articles of Organization and Application for Registration
If you are planning to form an Oklahoma business LLC then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a Limited Liability Company. The steps are:
- If you want to register a domestic LLC then you will be required to file “Articles of Organization” governed by 18 OK Stat § 18-2004 (2014).
- If your business entity is a foreign LLC then you will be required to file “Application for Registration” pursuant to 18 OK Stat § 18-2043 (2014).
- The application or documentation for registration of LLC can be filed with the office of the Secretary of State, Business Filing Department, through mail or online.
We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the LLC registration.
In case, you have any questions regarding how to form a business in Oklahoma, feel free to call us on 702-871-8678.
Oklahoma Corporation Registration and Formation
If you are planning to form a Corporation in Oklahoma then the procedure for registration and formation is as follows:
Step#1: Maintain a Registered Agent
If you are planning to form a business or professional corporation in Oklahoma then you will be required to continuously maintain a registered agent in the state pursuant to 18 OK Stat § 18-1022 (2014). This law is applicable to domestic as well as foreign corporations.
We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the top registered agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 businesses set up in Oklahoma. We can assist you to form an Oklahoma business as we are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Oklahoma.
Step#2: Corporate Name Reservation
In order to form a corporation in Oklahoma, one of the key steps is identifying a name for your business entity. What is the process? The process is as follows:
- Identify a name for your business entity
- Conduct a business name search
- According to 18 OK Stat § 18-1139 (2014), a corporate name should contain the phrase or words “corporation”, “company”, “incorporated”, or the abbreviations “Corp.”, or “Inc.”
- The chosen name should be distinguishable and should not be deceptively similar to the name of any limited liability company, limited partnership, or corporation
- Apply for reservation of name pursuant to provisions of Title 18, Section 1139, Section 2009, or Title 54, Section 500-109A.
- Submit the form FM0034 through online or mail at the Office of the Secretary of State along with the applicable fee. A business corporation can reserve its name for a period of 60 days.
- If the name of a foreign corporation is prohibited under Title 18, Section 1140 of the Oklahoma Statutes then you will have to file a fictitious name report.
Step#3: Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Qualification
If you are planning to form a corporation in Oklahoma, then the most important step is to prepare and file the proper documents for a business corporation. The steps are:
- If you want to register a domestic corporation then you will be required to file a “Certificate of Incorporation” pursuant to 18 OK Stat § 18-437.18 (2014).
- If your business entity is a foreign corporation then you will be required to file a ” Certificate of Qualification” to transact business in the state pursuant to 18 OK Stat § 18-437.23 (2014).
- The application or documentation for registration of a corporation can be filed with the office of the Secretary of State, Business Filing Department, through mail or online.
We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the incorporation.
If you have any questions regarding Oklahoma incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the Oklahoma Business Formation page.