CNBC 2025 · #9 of 50
Indiana
Very favourableRank: #9 of 50
Year-over-year movement
Category breakdown
All 10 CNBC categories — score out of category max, rank among 50 states.
CNBC methodology — 10 categories, 2,500 points max
Founder Snapshot
Lite operational context for Indiana — what to know before operating here. Sourced public facts, separate from CNBC scores.
Tax posture
Indiana corporate tax rate is 4.9%. Personal income tax is a flat 3.0% (2025). County income taxes may apply to individuals.
Source: Indiana Department of Revenue
Business registration
Form entities and file business reports through the Indiana Secretary of State.
Source: Indiana Secretary of State
Compliance calendar
Business entity reports are due every two years; corporate income tax returns follow DOR schedules.
Source: Indiana SOS — Business Filings
Multi-state heads-up
If you operate outside Indiana or hire remotely — informational, not legal advice.
Remote sales & economic nexus
Remote sellers must register for Indiana sales tax once economic nexus thresholds are met.
Source: Indiana DOR — Sales Tax
Remote employees & payroll
Indiana employers must withhold state income tax and pay unemployment insurance.
Source: Indiana DOR — Withholding
Also applies across state lines
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If you are incorporated elsewhere but transact business here, you may need to foreign-qualify with the Secretary of State.
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Multi-state operations often trigger registration, withholding, or nexus rules — confirm with official state agencies.
Source: IRS — State government websites
Regulatory Pulse
Recent regulatory changes in Indiana — sourced public updates for founders operating here.
Indiana disclosure of security breach
Businesses must notify Indiana residents of breaches of personal information.
Source: Indiana Attorney General