C-Corp Formation pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: October 17, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a C-corp formation through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 403 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $2,160, representing an estimated 14% savings compared to traditional law firm pricing.
Below, you’ll find sample bid ranges, lawyer profiles, and additional cost breakdowns to help you understand pricing for your legal needs.
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$2,160
403 bids reported for C-Corp Formation
$2,500 Avg. Big Law Pricing
14% Savings with ContractsCounsel
C-Corp Formation bids by service type
Drafting a C-corp formation
$2,050avg bid
Bids to draft a C-corp formation average $2,050, based on 8 bids.
Bids
8
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Prepare & File a C-corp formation
$2,170avg bid
Bids to prepare & file a C-corp formation average $2,170, based on 395 bids.
Bids
395
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C-Corp Formation bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 403 | $2,160 | $2,050 | – |
| Delaware | 126 | $2,410 | – | – |
| California | 54 | $1,550 | – | – |
| New York | 30 | $1,500 | – | – |
| Florida | 28 | $1,760 | – | – |
| Texas | 27 | $1,360 | – | – |
| Arizona | 19 | $1,680 | – | – |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $1,670 | – | – |
| Iowa | 13 | $5,350 | – | – |
| Colorado | 11 | $2,390 | – | – |
| Michigan | 11 | $3,000 | – | – |
| Maryland | 10 | $1,760 | $2,050 | – |
| Massachusetts · | 9 | $1,800 | – | – |
| Wisconsin · | 9 | $730 | – | – |
| Georgia · | 7 | $10,460 | – | – |
| North Carolina · | 7 | $1,380 | – | – |
| Utah · | 6 | $3,130 | – | – |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed c-corp formation projects, see our c-corp formation cost guide.
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Draft C-Corp Formation in Maryland
Bid Range
$100 - $8,000
Number of Bids
8
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$700 - $3,999
Number of Bids
5
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Michigan
Bid Range
$700 - $5,500
Number of Bids
11
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Texas
Bid Range
$650 - $3,999
Number of Bids
10
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$700 - $14,500
Number of Bids
11
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$1,000 - $1,799
Number of Bids
2
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Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in California
Bid Range
$499 - $2,500
Number of Bids
5
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$600 - $3,999
Number of Bids
12
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$450 - $3,799
Number of Bids
8
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$800 - $2,499
Number of Bids
4
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Florida
Bid Range
$600 - $2,500
Number of Bids
7
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in California
Bid Range
$750 - $3,999
Number of Bids
8
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Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$500 - $3,999
Number of Bids
7
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Montana
Bid Range
$700 - $995
Number of Bids
2
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$700 - $3,525
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Business, contract, prenup and startups Attorney
(78)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
C Corp
$250/h
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Colorado
Bid Range
$700 - $6,500
Number of Bids
6
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Iowa
Bid Range
$425 - $15,000
Number of Bids
13
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in New York
Bid Range
$700 - $3,200
Number of Bids
4
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Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in California
Bid Range
$420 - $3,525
Number of Bids
9
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$750 - $2,500
Number of Bids
6
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$700 - $5,950
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$375 - $9,999
Number of Bids
3
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Oklahoma
Bid Range
$500 - $1,900
Number of Bids
4
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Georgia
Bid Range
$700 - $30,000
Number of Bids
6
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Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$450 - $1,600
Number of Bids
6
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$350 - $5,500
Number of Bids
10
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Wisconsin
Bid Range
$300 - $1,200
Number of Bids
9
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Attorney and Founder at Danielle D. Giovannone Law Office
(3)
19 years practicing
Free consultation
C Corp
$350/h
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in New York
Bid Range
$600 - $3,499
Number of Bids
9
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Florida
Bid Range
$295 - $2,000
Number of Bids
5
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$275 - $10,000
Number of Bids
9
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Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Colorado
Bid Range
$275 - $3,499
Number of Bids
5
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in California
Bid Range
$250 - $5,000
Number of Bids
12
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Texas
Bid Range
$250 - $2,500
Number of Bids
6
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Arizona
Bid Range
$750 - $1,799
Number of Bids
5
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Texas
Bid Range
$350 - $5,000
Number of Bids
3
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Utah
Bid Range
$1 - $11,000
Number of Bids
6
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Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$499 - $7,500
Number of Bids
3
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$375 - $3,499
Number of Bids
9
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Arizona
Bid Range
$600 - $2,990
Number of Bids
8
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Technology Contract Attorney
(3)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
C Corp
$300/h
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$750 - $3,499
Number of Bids
7
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$600 - $3,499
Number of Bids
11
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in North Carolina
Bid Range
$500 - $3,499
Number of Bids
7
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Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Ohio
Bid Range
$499 - $3,500
Number of Bids
4
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$1,200 - $1,200
Number of Bids
1
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Texas
Bid Range
$200 - $1,000
Number of Bids
6
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in California
Bid Range
$395 - $3,000
Number of Bids
7
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in California
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Arizona
Bid Range
$495 - $3,000
Number of Bids
6
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Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Kansas
Bid Range
$500 - $1,250
Number of Bids
3
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in Delaware
Bid Range
$685 - $5,000
Number of Bids
4
Prepare & File C-Corp Formation in New York
Bid Range
$550 - $3,200
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with C Corps
Attorney and Business Consultant
(16)
18 years practicing
Free consultation
C Corp
$200/h
Business & Immigration Attorney
(7)
3 years practicing
Free consultation
C Corp
$250/h