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Indiana Registered Agent

Date: 07/06/2015 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Indiana Registered Agent / Resident Agent

Pricing $89.00 per year, special for pre-pay $40 per year

Don’t get fooled by companies claiming the lowest price and increasing it later. Our pricing is very simple. We charge $89 per year. We also have few specials. Whenever you decide to pre-pay additional years you get them for $40/year.

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Why you need a Registered Agent?

Indiana State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.

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We offer Registered Agent service in all 50 States.

State Fee for changing Indiana Registered Agent

Registered Agent office/Registration Change/Resignation: $0.00

Registered Agent Requirements

Each corporation must continuously maintain in Indiana: (1) a registered office; and (2) a registered agent, who must be: (A) an individual who resides in Indiana and whose business office is identical with the registered office; (B) a domestic corporation or not-for-profit domestic corporation whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (C) a foreign corporation or not-for-profit foreign corporation authorized to transact business in Indiana whose business office is identical with the registered office.

Indiana Annual Report

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Biennial Reports for Indiana Corporations & LLCs

Biennial reports are due for corporations and LLCs every 2 years in the month of Incorporation. The cost for online filing is $22.44.

If you need help, we can file the biennial report for you. Our fee is only $15. To order our service, click on the following link.

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Additional Services

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Indiana Additional Services

TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE

Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.

Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.

S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION

What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.

CORPORATE KITS

Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.

FINCEN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORTING

We can help you submit the filing with FinCEN for your company. Companies formed in 2024 have 90 days to file initial reports after receiving official notification of their creation. Companies existing before 2024 have a deadline of January 1, 2025, for their initial reports. Those established after 2025 will have 30 days to file initial reports after registration.

Let IncParadise efficiently and affordably handle your BOI reporting with FinCEN, allowing you to focus on running your business and avoid costly compliance mistakes.

INDIANA CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.

INDIANA APOSTILLE

In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.

INDIANA REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC

If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.

Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.

INDIANA AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES

There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Indiana Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).

Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).

FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)

Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.

Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!

U.S. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS USE AND MAIL FORWARDING

Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.

There are two options:
– $150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
– $99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.

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BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT

Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.

Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.

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LOCAL VOICE MAIL AND FAX. FAX TO EMAIL.

We offer brand-new local voice mail or fax number. We will also issue you a password that will allow you to access the voice mail system in order to retrieve messages and/or set up your own customized greeting. Faxes can be forwarded to your email. Service available in INDIANA: Indianapolis. More details about local voice mail and fax services.

TOLL-FREE NUMBERS

We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!

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FAQ

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Indiana Incorporation Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reserve a corporate name?

Yes, if you want to obtain exclusive rights to use that name in the state of Indiana.

How do I reserve a corporate name?

The reservation of your corporate name will be handled by IncParadise and is included in the price of our service.

Do I have to renew my name registration?

Yes, if you wish to obtain exclusive rights to the usage of that name in the state of Indiana, you are required to renew it annually.

How do I incorporate in Indiana?

When using our service, IncParadise will file, on your behalf, the required administrative forms and articles of incorporation with the appropriate Indiana agency.

Is a registered agent required?

Yes. . The registered agent must be either (1) a resident of Indiana whose business office is the same as the registered office or (2) a corporation with authority to transact business in this state whose business office is the same as the registered office. As part of our ongoing service, IncParadise does provide a registered agent service option that you can select during the online registration process.

How many Incorporators are required to form a corporation in Indiana?

One or more are required.

How many Directors are required to start a corporation in Indiana?

One or more as defined in the bylaws.

Are corporations in Indiana required to file an Annual Report?

Yes. A report must be filed every two years, except for the first calendar year of incorporation. This report must be filed biennially at the end of the month in which the corporation was originally incorporated or authorized to transact business.

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Why Indiana?

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Why incorporate in Indiana?

Business Information & Rankings

Indiana ranked 15th in Total Gross State Product and 1st in the Manufacturing and Durable Gross State Product categories among all 50 States. (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2004)
Indiana ranked 4th in Venture Capital Invested Per Deal. (PricewaterhouseCoopers Thomson Venture Economics/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree Survey, 2004)
Among states levying corporate income taxes, Indiana’s rate ranks 2nd lowest nationally. (Tax Foundation, 2004)

Cost of living

For Indianapolis, IN (2005):	Index Score
Composite:	91.2
Housing:	77.9
Utilities:	98.9
Misc. Goods & Services:	93.2

Crime Rate

Indiana has the 22nd lowest crime ranking in the U.S. (U.S. Dept. of Justice, FBI, Uniform Crime Reports, 2004)

Fees & Taxes

Business Inventory Tax
Business inventory is taxed. Manufacturers may have inventories assessed on average annual value.

Corporate Income Tax
Rate: 8.5% of adjusted gross income.

Personal Income Tax
Rate: 3.4% of adjusted gross income. If you operate your business as an S corporation, partnership, limited liability company or sole proprietorship, you may be subject to a 3.4% personal income tax on your business’ income that is not taxed at the corporate level, but instead passes through to you and any other business partners or shareholders.

Personal Property Tax
Taxable. Indiana is one of the 38 states that collect property taxes at both the state and local levels. Indiana does not collect taxes on intangible property.

State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: 6%
Machinery Rate: none

There is an exemption for sales of manufacturing machinery for direct use in manufacturing, producing, etc., tangible personal property.

Unemployment Insurance
The new employers’ rate in Indiana is 2.7% for 3 years.

Incorporate in Indiana

Date: 07/23/2018 | Category: | Author: Jakub Vele

Incorporate in Indiana

Indiana is a state that is well connected through ports, roads, rail, and air making it easier for small businesses to reach out to customers within the state, in the country, and globally as well. This is one of the key factors contributing to rise in incorporation in Indiana. Some of the top companies or organizations based out of the state include AM General, Atlas Van Lines, Anthem Inc., Three Floyds Brewing, Steak ‘n Shake, Shoe Carnival, Scott’s Food & Pharmacy, Marsh Supermarkets, Indianapolis Power & Light, and CNO Financial Group among others. The current-dollar GDP was $359.1 billion in 2017 and the largest industry is that of durable goods manufacturing.

Why Choose Indiana for Incorporation?

Is company incorporation in Indiana a really good business option? Indiana not only offers a great business climate but also the opportunity in the form of business incentives so that start ups can grow within the state.

Now let’s take a look at some of the salient benefits that are responsible for fueling growth of small businesses:

Enterprise Zones: This is a program aimed at small and medium sized enterprises. If you set up company in Indiana enterprise zone then your business would be eligible for a variety of abatements, credits, and deductions like the Loan Interest Credit, Property Tax abatements, Employment Expense Credit, and Inventory Tax Credit. Map of Enterprise Zones
Hoosier Business Investment (HBI) Tax Credit: The HBI program has been implemented to provide incentive to those businesses that require capital investment and are aimed at supporting jobs creation as well as improving the standard of living of Indiana residents.
Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE): This is a type of tax credit that provides incentives to small and medium sized startups after incorporation in Indiana. This is a refundable corporate income tax credit.

How do you incorporate in Indiana?

Is there a process for company incorporation in Indiana? Do you require any specific documents? How can you submit or file these documents? These are some of the questions that you will be confronted with and hence the following steps will provide you with information on how incorporation works in Indiana:

Type of Business

What type of business would you like to form in Indiana? Will it be a Sole Proprietorship firm or a C Corporation? The type of domestic or foreign businesses that can be incorporated or formed in the state include Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Corporation, S-Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, and Nonprofit Corporation. The first step towards company incorporation in Indiana is to identify the type of business you want to set up. Know more

Business Entity Name

What is the next step towards incorporation in Indiana? The next step is to identify and reserve a name and this can be done as follows:

Naming Requirements: The naming requirements for LLC should be pursuant to Indiana Code, IC 23-18-2-8 while that of a business corporation should be pursuant to Indiana Code, IC 23-1-23-1. The name of each limited liability company must contain words like “Limited Liability Company” or abbreviations like “L.L.C.” or “LLC”. A corporate name must contain words like “corporation”, or “incorporated” or abbreviations like “corp.” or “inc.”
Business name search: You need to search for a business name that is not in use currently. You can conduct name search here.
Name Reservation: Once you have identified business entity name, you can reserve the name with the Secretary of State for a period of 120 days.
Name Registration: If you are a foreign entity planning to set up a company in Indiana then you will be required to register your business name with the Secretary of State.
Application for Name Registration

Choose a Registered Agent

Indiana Code, IC 23-18-2-10 (LLC) and IC 23-1-24-1 (Business Corporations) states that each Business or Professional Corporation and Limited Liability Company is required to maintain a registered agent in the state of Indiana. We are one of the respected registered agents in Indiana and will be responsible for initiating company incorporation in Indiana through processing of all your documents including “Articles of Incorporation” for domestic corporations and “Foreign Registration Statement” for foreign corporations.

Articles of Incorporation and Foreign Registration Statement

If you are planning to form a domestic corporation (For profit), then you will have to file “Articles of incorporation” pursuant to Section 23-1-21-3, 2015 Indiana Code. If you are planning foreign business incorporation in Indiana then you will be required to file a “Foreign Registration Statement” pursuant to Indiana Code 23-1-49-1. In order to streamline the process we can file documents on your behalf through the online process or through an expedited process.

Date Stamped Copies

As a part of the process of company incorporation in Indiana, we will ensure, you receive date-stamped and filed copies that verifies that the state has filed as well as formed your corporation.

Costs and Fees associated with Indiana Incorporation

What would it cost to set up company in Indiana? Check Fees here!

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