LLC cost calculator by state
Estimate first-year and annual recurring LLC costs by state. Compare formation filing fees, registered agent costs, expedited filing, and ongoing state fees in one place. Use the calculator to model your expected LLC costs, then confirm final amounts with the official state filing office.
Last reviewed in data: 2025-01-15. Always confirm with the official filing office.
Turn off to add a typical paid formation-service line item.
Most filers use a commercial agent or qualify another address.
Adds the expedite estimate from our dataset when the state marks it available.
If your home or operating state differs from the formation state, review foreign registration—rules depend on your activity.
First-year total (estimated)
$329
- State filing fee (from dataset)Confirm current fee on the official filing site before payment.$200
- Registered agent (year 1, commercial est.)Typical commercial service—use your own quote if known.$129
Sum of line items below. Not a quote from any government office or vendor.
Annual recurring (estimated)
$429
- Registered agent (annual, commercial est.)Same modeled RA price each year unless you change providers.$129
- Franchise / privilege tax (midpoint of modeled range)Business privilege tax—amount depends on income and election. Modeled range: $100–500/yr; midpoint shown.$300
Biennial SOS fees are split into a per-year figure for comparison only.
What this math assumes
- Sums are modeled estimates. Fees and vendor prices change—confirm before you pay.
- Franchise-style taxes depend on revenue, elections, and agency rules—the band is illustrative.
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