Register For Corporate Income Taxes
CorpNet offers fast, hassle-free corporate income tax registration and compliance for businesses located in states that require it.
- Services are fast and affordable
- Service fees offer a 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Our compliance experts are help throughout the process
Only $199 Per State
What Is Corporate Income Tax?Â
Corporate income tax is a state tax on business profits. These taxes are separate from federal taxes. If your company is incorporated or does business in a state, you may need to register, file returns, and pay income tax annually. Some states combine corporate income tax with privilege, franchise, or business activity taxes.Â

Who Needs This Service?Â
If any of the following are true, you should consider filing or talking to your CPA or tax accountant to see if you need to file for corporate income taxes:
- Corporations operating in states that require corporate income tax
- Foreign Corporations (out-of-state) with income sourced from the state
- LLCs taxed as Corporations
- Businesses expanding into new states
States That Require Corporate Income Tax Filing
| State | Cost | Tax Types Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $199 | Corporate Income Tax and Business Privilege Tax |
| Connecticut | $199 | Corporate Business Income and Connecticut Registration Number |
| Kansas | $199 | Corporate Income Tax |
| Louisiana | $199 | Corporate Income Tax |
| Michigan | $199 | Corporate Income Tax |
| Minnesota | $199 | Corporate Franchise Tax and Corporate Income Tax |
| Mississippi | $199 | Corporate Franchise Tax and Corporate Income Tax |
| Missouri | $199 | Corporate Income Tax |
| Montana | $199 | Corporate Income Tax |
| Nebraska | $199 | Corporate Income Tax |
| New Jersey | $199 | Corporate Business Tax |
| Ohio | $199 | Commercial Activity Tax |
| South Carolina | $199 | Corporate Income Tax and South Carolina File Number |
| Tennessee | $199 | Franchise Tax and Excise Tax |
| Virginia | $229 | Corporate Income Tax |
| Washington DC | $199 | Corporate Franchise Tax |
| West Virginia | $199 | Corporate Net Income Tax |
| Wisconsin | $199 | Corporate Franchise Tax and Corporate Income Tax |
FAQs
Is corporate income tax required in every state?
No, requirements vary by state. State that require this filing include Alabama, Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Some states combine corporate income tax with franchise or privilege taxes.
What’s the difference between corporate income tax and a franchise or privilege tax?
Corporate income tax is based on business profits, while franchise or privilege taxes are fees for the right to do business in a state.
How long does the registration and filing process take?
Standard processing time is about two weeks after your order is placed. Timing can be delayed if the information provided is incomplete.
What information is required to file?
Typically, you’ll need your Articles of Incorporation, an EIN, and prior tax filings. Requirements do vary by state.
The CorpNet Difference
Nellie and Phil Akalp have been coined as the pioneers of the online legal document filing space. They were at the forefront of the industry when they launched the first-of-its-kind service in 1997 from their small southern California apartment. This dynamic attorney husband and wife team has provided business formation and compliance services for over 26 years and they’ve helped over half a million entrepreneurs start and maintain their businesses.
CorpNet offers incorporation and compliance services in all 50 states with a full suite of services that include incorporating a business, forming an LLC, filing a DBA, registered agent services, sales tax registration, payroll tax registration, corporate compliance monitoring, and annual report filing.
