A. File Artcles of incorporation for Oklahoma Corporation with the Secretary of State
After choosing which entity is right for you, your next step is to go to the Oklahoma Secretary of State's website and download the appropriate incorporation form that may be available. Or, if you don't want to do the work yourself, we can help you incorporate a business in Oklahoma. Click here for a free quote on our Oklahoma business incorporation services.
B. S Corporation Filings for Your New Oklahoma Corporation
1. Federal S-Corporation Election Form
If you have Clickandinc.com incorporate a business for you in Oklahoma, and you choose to be treated as an s-corporation for federal income tax purposes, we can draft that form for you (IRS form 2553). If you choose to draft it on your own, you can download it from the IRS website.
NOTE: You have 75 days from the date you incorporate a business in Oklahoma to file your form 2553 with the IRS. If you fail to file in that time period, you will not be granted s-corporation status for the year in which you incorporate.
2. Oklahoma S-Corporation Election form
Oklahoma does not require s-corporations file a separate s-corporation election form with the state.
C. Get Your Oklahoma Tax ID Number and Or Other State Required Documentation
Have your Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) handy; most states require it on their state tax ID number forms and other forms that you may need to complete after you incorporate a business in Oklahoma.
1. Business Registration Number
Have your Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) handy; most states require it on their state tax ID number forms and other forms.
Once you have your Federal ID Number (EIN), you will need to file the Oklahoma Business Registration Form, OTX003-0-95-OK.
You will also need to file an Annual Franchise Tax Return.
The instructions and directions for both forms are at
2. State Business Licenses and Permits
Depending on the products or services you intend to sell, the state may issue the appropriate motor fuel licenses, sales tax permits, use tax permits, manufacturing permits, beer/cigarette/mixed beverage licenses, etc. For more information, call 405-521-3160.
3. Annual Reports
Oklahoma Corporations are not required to file an annual report with the state, at this time. For more information, call 405-521-3160.
Surely, the list above is not everything you will need to do once you incorporate a business in Oklahoma. You should always check with your accountant or attorney in order to make sure you are compliant with all state laws. Clickandinc.com is not a law firm and nothing on this page can be considered legal advice on which you can rely.
If you’d like Clickandinc.com to help you incorporate a business in Oklahoma, we’d love to help.
