Incorporating in Oklahoma

For complete and current information concerning Oklahoma corporations you should go to the Oklahoma Secretary of State web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Oklahoma but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the Oklahoma Secretary of State web site and associated sites. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and it should therefore be independently verified.

Oklahoma corporation name:

An Oklahoma corporation’s name must contain the word "incorporated", "corporation", "company", "limited", “association”, “club”, “foundation”, “fund”, “institute”, “society”, “union”, or “ syndicate”, or an abbreviation thereof, or if it is a banking corporation, the word “bank”, “banking”, or bankers”. Subject to certain exceptions, the name cannot be the same as, or deceptively similar to, the names of any other entities organized or authorized to transact business in Oklahoma as well as names reserved or registered in accordance with the state’s laws. The name cannot contain language that states or implies it is another business entity or that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted by its certificate of incorporation.

Oklahoma corporation board of directors:

An Oklahoma corporation shall have one or more directors. There are no required qualifications for directors other than those as may be prescribed in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws.

Oklahoma corporation officers:

An Oklahoma corporation shall have the officers listed in its bylaws or elected by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws. One officer shall be given the responsibility for preparing minutes of shareholders' meetings and directors’ meetings. The same person may simultaneously hold more than one office in an Oklahoma corporation unless the certificate of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise.

Oklahoma taxes:

Visit the Oklahoma Tax Commission web site.

Oklahoma Registered Agent:
Oklahoma corporations are required to have a registered agent in Oklahoma. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

Start forming your corporation now:
If you’re ready to form an Oklahoma corporation with MaxFilings, you can start entering your information now. You’re under no obligation, and there is no charge until you actually place your order.

Incorporate in Oklahoma