LLC Cost Calculator
See exactly what it costs to start and keep an LLC in your state: filing fee, annual fees and taxes, line by line, with official sources.
Reviewed by Alejandro Amador · State fees verified October 2026
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First-year cost by state
Filing yourself, state fees only. Click a state.- $0–$79
- $80–$154
- $155–$199
- $200–$324
- $325+
All 50 states and DC
Filing yourself and acting as your own registered agent. Click a column to sort. ● = fees changed in 2025–2026.
| Arizona | $50 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Mississippi | $50 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Missouri | $50 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| New Mexico | $50 | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $55 | $15 | $115 |
| Montana● | $35 | $55 | $20 | $135 |
| Hawaii | $51 | $66 | $15 | $126 |
| Colorado | $50 | $75 | $25 | $175 |
| Michigan | $50 | $75 | $25 | $175 |
| Utah | $59 | $77 | $18 | $149 |
| Iowa | $50 | $80 | $15 | $140 |
| Ohio | $99 | $99 | $0 | $99 |
| Idaho | $100 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| South Carolina | $110 | $110 | $0 | $110 |
| Oklahoma | $100 | $125 | $25 | $225 |
| West Virginia | $100 | $125 | $25 | $225 |
| Indiana | $95 | $127 | $16 | $191 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $132 | $7 | $160 |
| Virginia | $100 | $150 | $50 | $350 |
| Minnesota | $155 | $155 | $0 | $155 |
| Wisconsin | $130 | $155 | $25 | $255 |
| Louisiana● | $125 | $160 | $35 | $300 |
| Wyoming● | $100 | $160 | $60 | $400 |
| Georgia● | $110 | $170 | $60 | $410 |
| Kansas● | $85 | $175 | $45 | $355 |
| Nebraska | $100 | $175 | $13 | $225 |
| New Jersey● | $100 | $175 | $75+ | $475 |
| North Dakota | $135 | $185 | $50 | $385 |
| Arkansas | $45 | $195 | $150 | $795 |
| Alabama | $200 | $200 | $0+ | $200 |
| Connecticut | $120 | $200 | $80 | $520 |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $200 | $100+ | $600 |
| Oregon | $100 | $200 | $100 | $600 |
| Vermont | $155 | $200 | $45 | $380 |
| South Dakota | $150 | $205 | $55 | $425 |
| Illinois | $150 | $225 | $75 | $525 |
| Washington | $180 | $250 | $70 | $530 |
| Maine | $175 | $260 | $85 | $600 |
| Florida | $125 | $264 | $139 | $819 |
| Texas● | $300 | $300 | $0+ | $300 |
| North Carolina | $125 | $325 | $200 | $1,125 |
| District of Columbia | $99 | $399 | $150 | $999 |
| Alaska | $250 | $400 | $100 | $800 |
| Maryland | $100 | $400 | $300 | $1,600 |
| New York | $200 | $409 | $5+ | $427 |
| Nevada | $75 | $425 | $350+ | $1,825 |
| Delaware● | $110 | $510 | $400 | $2,110 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | $600 | $450 | $2,400 |
| Tennessee | $300 | $700 | $400+ | $2,300 |
| California● | $70 | $890 | $810+ | $4,130 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $1,000 | $500 | $3,000 |
+ = plus taxes that depend on income or ownership (see the state page).
How this calculator works
State fees come from each state's Secretary of State (or equivalent) fee schedule, compiled in October 2026. Each state page lists the sources used. Where an official page couldn't be confirmed, the page says so.
- Filing fee: the standard online fee for a domestic LLC's articles of organization (or certificate of formation).
- Recurring state costs: annual or biennial reports, franchise or privilege taxes and required state licenses. They're counted in the first year to be conservative.
- Publication: a few states require you to publish a notice in local newspapers. Cost varies by county, so it's shown as a range.
- Services: prices come from the providers' own sites (Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness), checked October 2026. Ranges span real offers, for example a $39 formation with a year of registered agent included versus a $0 formation plus a $199/yr agent.
Not included: federal and state income taxes, local business licenses, professional licenses and sales tax permits, which depend on your business and city.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay for an EIN?
No. An Employer Identification Number is free directly from the IRS. Services that charge for it are only filling in the form for you.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Usually yes, if you have a physical address in the state and are available during business hours. That address becomes part of the public record, which is why many owners use a service.
Should I form my LLC in Delaware or Wyoming instead?
For most small businesses, no. If you operate in your home state you'll typically have to register there as a foreign LLC anyway, paying both states' fees.