Start a Oklahoma LLC
How to start an LLC in Oklahoma →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Oklahoma LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Oklahoma operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Oklahoma LLC
Oklahoma Annual Certificate →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Oklahoma registered agent →
Every Oklahoma LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Oklahoma deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Oklahoma LLC at a glance
Formed with
Oklahoma Secretary of State
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Certificate, every year
Online filing
Yes
Oklahoma LLCs file an Annual Certificate every year. It is due each year on the anniversary date of the LLC's formation, with a 60-day grace period.
Must contain "limited liability company", "limited company", "LLC", "LC", "L.L.C." or "L.C." ("Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "Company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Oklahoma register.
- Annual certificate notices are sent only to the LLC's email address of record, so keep that email current.
- An LLC that does not file its annual certificate within 60 days after the due date ceases to be in good standing.
Forming a Oklahoma LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Oklahoma LLC for non-residents →Sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Oklahoma?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Oklahoma, and file a Articles of Organization with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Oklahoma LLC cost?
Oklahoma charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Oklahoma LLC file an annual report?
Oklahoma LLCs file an Annual Certificate every year. It is due each year on the anniversary date of the LLC's formation, with a 60-day grace period.
Is an operating agreement required in Oklahoma?
No, but every Oklahoma LLC should have one.
