Oklahoma’s Annual Registered Agent Fee — What Changed and What’s Required?
Oklahoma has changed how its annual Registered Agent Fee will be paid with the introduction of a standalone $100 Annual Registered Agent Fee for all foreign (non-Oklahoma) corporations, including nonprofits. This change marks a shift in how businesses maintain good standing with the state and requires careful attention from any organization registered to operate in Oklahoma.
In the past, this fee was bundled into the Oklahoma franchise tax return. However, with the franchise tax repealed beginning in tax year 2023, the Registered Agent Fee is now a separate obligation that must be paid independently, starting in 2025.
Here’s what businesses need to know: the $100 fee applies to all foreign corporations and nonprofits, and payment was due by July 1, 2025. The state allows a short grace period, but if the fee is not received by September 1, the Oklahoma Tax Commission may suspend and forfeit the corporation’s charter. That action would strip the company of its authority to conduct business in the state.
To avoid compliance issues, businesses should take a few proactive steps. Mark the July 1 deadline on internal calendars, confirm that your registered agent service is prepared to handle the fee on your behalf, and do not assume this cost is tied to any other filing—it must be submitted separately. By addressing the requirement early, organizations can stay in good standing and avoid unnecessary disruptions.
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