Colorado Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in Colorado. Fees are paid to the Colorado Division of Securities.
RIA firm registration
$80
$120 below the national median
Per IAR
$14
$36 below the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$80
$170 below the national median
Per BD agent
$15
$45 below the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$50
$200 below the national median
Renewal
$80
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in Colorado
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in Colorado
$80 firm + $14 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$289
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$80 firm + 3 × $14 IAR + IARD system fees
$407
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$80 firm + 5 × $15 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$155
Private fund Form D notice filing (Colorado investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$50
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the Colorado Division of Securities before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in Colorado?
Colorado charges $80 for investment adviser firm registration and $14 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $289 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the Colorado IAR registration fee?
$14 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the Colorado Division of Securities. That is $36 below the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in Colorado?
$80 for the broker-dealer firm and $15 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the Colorado Division of Securities. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the Colorado Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$50 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when Colorado residents invest, plus the $160 NASAA EFD system fee. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does Colorado charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — Colorado charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $289 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.