LLC filing fees in all 50 states and DC
The table lists the fee each state charges to form an LLC, the annual or biennial report and the flat yearly state cost. Every figure comes from the state's own website and was checked on 2026-10-17. Montana is the cheapest to form at $35 and Massachusetts the most expensive at $500.
| State | Formation fee | Annual report | State cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $200 | $50 / yr | $50 * |
| Alaska | $250 | $100 / 2 yrs | $50 |
| Arizona | $50 | To confirm | To confirm * |
| Arkansas | $45 | $150 / yr | $150 |
| California | $70 | $20 / 2 yrs | $810 * |
| Colorado | $50 | $25 / yr | $25 |
| Connecticut | $120 | $80 / yr | $80 |
| Delaware | $110 | $400 / yr | $400 * |
| District of Columbia | $99 | $300 / 2 yrs | $150 |
| Florida | $125 | $138.75 / yr | $138.75 |
| Georgia | $110 | $60 / yr | $60 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $15 / yr | $15 |
| Idaho | $100 | To confirm / yr | To confirm |
| Illinois | $150 | $75 / yr | $75 |
| Indiana | $95 | $31 / 2 yrs | $15.50 |
| Iowa | $50 | $30 / 2 yrs | $15 |
| Kansas | $85 | To confirm / 2 yrs | To confirm |
| Kentucky | $40 | $15 / yr | $15 |
| Louisiana | $125 | $35 / yr | $35 |
| Maine | $175 | $85 / yr | $85 |
| Maryland | $100 | To confirm | To confirm |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $500 / yr | $500 |
| Michigan | $50 | $25 / yr | $25 |
| Minnesota | $155 | $0 / yr | $0 |
| Mississippi | $50 | $0 / yr | $0 |
| Missouri | $50 | Not required | $0 |
| Montana | $35 | $0 / yr | $0 |
| Nebraska | $100 | $30 / 2 yrs | $15 * |
| Nevada | $75 | $150 / yr | $350 * |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 / yr | $100 |
| New Jersey | $100 | $75 / yr | $75 |
| New Mexico | $50 | To confirm | To confirm |
| New York | $200 | $9 / 2 yrs | $4.50 * |
| North Carolina | $125 | $200 / yr | $200 |
| North Dakota | $135 | $50 / yr | $50 |
| Ohio | $99 | Not required | $0 |
| Oklahoma | $100 | $25 / yr | $25 |
| Oregon | $100 | $100 / yr | $100 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $7 / yr | $7 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | $50 / yr | $450 * |
| South Carolina | $110 | To confirm | To confirm |
| South Dakota | $150 | $55 / yr | $55 |
| Tennessee | $300 | $300 / yr | $300 * |
| Texas | $300 | $0 / yr | $0 * |
| Utah | $59 | $18 / yr | $18 |
| Vermont | $155 | $45 / yr | $45 |
| Virginia | $100 | $50 / yr | $50 |
| Washington | $180 | $70 / yr | $70 * |
| West Virginia | $100 | $25 / yr | $25 |
| Wisconsin | $130 | $25 / yr | $25 |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 / yr | $60 * |
Where these numbers come from
Every fee is read from the state's official website, and we show the date we checked. Where a state's own pages disagree or a figure could not be confirmed, the table says "To confirm" instead of guessing. Corporation fees are in our corporation cost by state table.
How to read these numbers
- Formation fee: what the state charges to file the document that creates the LLC.
- Annual report: a report most states require to keep the LLC in good standing. Where it is every two years, the yearly column counts half.
- State cost per year: the annual report plus any flat yearly state tax that every LLC pays (for example California's $800 minimum franchise tax). It leaves out income tax, local licenses and registered agent fees.
- An asterisk (*) means the state also charges an income-based tax or requires a newspaper publication, so the real yearly cost is higher than the number shown. Open the state page for the details.
Coral Filings or doing it yourself
| Item | On your own | With Coral Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Name check | You search the state's database | We check it with the state before filing |
| Filing | You prepare and submit the state form | We prepare and submit it |
| Registered agent | You find one with a street address in the state | Ours, first year included on Complete and Launch |
| EIN | You apply to the IRS | We request it |
| Language | Forms and instructions in English | Support in English and Spanish |
| State fee | Paid to the state | Paid to the state at cost |
| Legal and tax advice | A licensed attorney or CPA | Not included: we are not a law firm |
Costs this table does not include
A registered agent, a business license from the city or county, accounting, and income taxes are separate. Coral Filings can act as your registered agent in every state it sells, and a founder who lives outside the US often compares with Florida, where the state fee is $125.
Frequently asked questions
Which state is cheapest to form an LLC in?
Montana has the lowest state fee, $35. The cheapest to form is not always the cheapest to keep: compare the yearly cost too.
Do I have to form my LLC in the state where I live?
Not necessarily, but if you operate in another state you may also have to register there as a foreign LLC, which adds fees. Ask a licensed attorney or CPA about your case.
Where do these numbers come from?
From each state's official filing office website, checked on the date shown. Fees change, so confirm on the state's page before you file.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA.