LLC Filing Fees by State
Approximate public filing fees sorted by formation cost. Not legal advice — verify current fees with each Secretary of State before you file.
| State | Formation fee | Annual / report fee | Registered agent (min.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky KY | $40 | $15 | $50 |
| Arkansas AR | $45 | $150 | $50 |
| Arizona AZ | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Colorado CO | $50 | $10 | $50 |
| Hawaii HI | $50 | $15 | $50 |
| Iowa IA | $50 | $45 | $50 |
| Michigan MI | $50 | $25 | $50 |
| Missouri MO | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Mississippi MS | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| New Mexico NM | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Utah UT | $54 | $18 | $50 |
| California CA | $70 | $800 | $50 |
| Montana MT | $70 | $20 | $50 |
| Nevada NV | $75 | $350 | $50 |
| Delaware DE | $90 | $300 | $50 |
| Indiana IN | $95 | $50 | $50 |
| District of Columbia DC | $99 | $300 | $50 |
| Ohio OH | $99 | $0 | $50 |
| Georgia GA | $100 | $50 | $50 |
| Idaho ID | $100 | $0 | $50 |
| Louisiana LA | $100 | $30 | $50 |
| Maryland MD | $100 | $300 | $50 |
| Nebraska NE | $100 | $26 | $50 |
| New Hampshire NH | $100 | $100 | $50 |
| Oklahoma OK | $100 | $25 | $50 |
| Oregon OR | $100 | $100 | $50 |
| Virginia VA | $100 | $50 | $50 |
| West Virginia WV | $100 | $25 | $50 |
| Wyoming WY | $100 | $60 | $50 |
| South Carolina SC | $110 | $0 | $50 |
| Connecticut CT | $120 | $80 | $50 |
| Florida FL | $125 | $139 | $50 |
| North Carolina NC | $125 | $200 | $50 |
| New Jersey NJ | $125 | $75 | $50 |
| Pennsylvania PA | $125 | $70 | $50 |
| Vermont VT | $125 | $35 | $50 |
| Wisconsin WI | $130 | $25 | $50 |
| Minnesota MN | $135 | $0 | $50 |
| North Dakota ND | $135 | $50 | $50 |
| Illinois IL | $150 | $75 | $50 |
| Rhode Island RI | $150 | $50 | $50 |
| South Dakota SD | $150 | $50 | $50 |
| Kansas KS | $160 | $55 | $50 |
| Maine ME | $175 | $85 | $50 |
| Alabama AL | $200 | $100 | $50 |
| New York NY | $200 | $9 | $50 |
| Washington WA | $200 | $60 | $50 |
| Alaska AK | $250 | $100 | $50 |
| Tennessee TN | $300 | $300 | $50 |
| Texas TX | $300 | $0 | $50 |
| Massachusetts MA | $500 | $500 | $50 |
Approximate curated public filing fee ballparks for planning only. Not legal advice; verify current fees with the state Secretary of State.
Frequently asked questions
Is the formation fee the total cost to start an LLC?
No. It is the typical Secretary of State filing fee. Registered-agent service, name reservation, publication, and attorney fees are extra.
Do annual fees include franchise tax?
Sometimes a franchise or privilege tax is bundled in the notes. Confirm the current schedule with the state.
Is this legal advice?
No. Filing requirements and fees change. Use the state SOS site before you file.