LLC Filing Fees by State
What each US state charges to form an LLC, and what it costs to keep it in good standing. Compare the state filing fee, the yearly report or tax, and how often the report is due.
The cheapest states to open an LLC
Ranked by the state filing fee, then by what it costs to keep. The filing fee is paid once; the yearly cost comes back every year or two.
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#1
Kentucky
$40
filing fee
$15 every year
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#2
Arizona
$50
filing fee
No yearly state cost
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#3
Mississippi
$50
filing fee
$0 every year
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#4
New Mexico
$50
filing fee
No yearly state cost
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#5
Hawaii
$50
filing fee
$15 every year
States with no yearly state report or fee
These 6 list no yearly state cost for an LLC, which keeps the cost of holding the company low.
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- South Carolina
LLC fees for every state
| State | Filing fee | Yearly state cost | Report schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $180 | $0 | No report required |
| Alaska | $250 | $100 | Every 2 years |
| Arizona | $50 | $0 | No report required |
| Arkansas | $50 | $150 | Every year |
| California | $90 | $20 | Every 2 years |
| Colorado | $50 | $25 | Every year |
| Connecticut | $120 | $80 | Every year |
| Delaware | $140 | $300 | Every year |
| Florida | $264 | $138.75 | Every year |
| Georgia | $100 | $50 | Every year |
| Hawaii | $50 | $15 | Every year |
| Idaho | $100 | $0 | Every year |
| Illinois | $150 | $75 | Every year |
| Indiana | $50 | $32 | Every 2 years |
| Iowa | $50 | $30 | Every 2 years |
| Kansas | $165 | $90 | Every 2 years |
| Kentucky | $40 | $15 | Every year |
| Louisiana | $100 | $35 | Every year |
| Maine | $175 | $85 | Every year |
| Maryland | $450 | $300 | Every year |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $500 | Every year |
| Michigan | $50 | $25 | Every year |
| Minnesota | $135 | $0 | Every year |
| Mississippi | $50 | $0 | Every year |
| Missouri | $105 | $0 | No report required |
| Montana | $70 | $0 | Every year |
| Nebraska | $110 | $25 | Every 2 years |
| Nevada | $425 | $350 | Every year |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | Every year |
| New Jersey | $125 | $75 | Every year |
| New Mexico | $50 | $0 | No report required |
| New York | $275 | $9 | Every 2 years |
| North Carolina | $125 | $200 | Every year |
| North Dakota | $135 | $50 | Every year |
| Ohio | $99 | $0 | No report required |
| Oklahoma | $100 | $25 | Every year |
| Oregon | $100 | $100 | Every year |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $7 | Every year |
| Rhode Island | $150 | $50 | Every year |
| South Carolina | $110 | $0 | No report required |
| South Dakota | $150 | $55 | Every year |
| Tennessee | $300 | $300 | Every year |
| Texas | $300 | $0 | Every year |
| Utah | $70 | $18 | Every year |
| Vermont | $125 | $45 | Every year |
| Virginia | $100 | $50 | Every year |
| Washington | $259 | $70 | Every year |
| Washington DC | $220 | $300 | Every 2 years |
| West Virginia | $130 | $25 | Every year |
| Wisconsin | $130 | $25 | Every year |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 | Every year |
Fees are what we hold for each state (last updated 10 October 2026). States change their fees, so confirm the current amount with the state before you file. Some states add a separate franchise or privilege tax, publication requirement or minimum tax that is not shown here.
How to choose a state
- Look past the filing feeIt is paid once. The yearly cost and the registered agent are paid every year, so over time they matter more.
- Where do you really operate?An office, staff or stock in a state usually means registering there too, so a "cheap" state can end up costing twice.
- Living outside the US?Any state works, and you need a registered agent in it. See LLC formation for non-residents.
Questions about state fees
Which state is cheapest to form an LLC in?
Based on the fees we hold, Kentucky has the lowest state filing fee at $40. The cheapest states to open are Kentucky, Arizona, Mississippi, New Mexico, Hawaii. The filing fee is only part of the cost, so also compare the yearly cost in the table.
Do all states charge a yearly fee for an LLC?
No. 6 states list no yearly state report or fee for an LLC: Alabama, Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio and others. Most states do charge, either every year or every two years.
Is the state filing fee the same as what Jupiter Filing charges?
No. The state fee goes to the state. Our service fee is separate and is shown on the pricing page, and the state fee is added on top at checkout, with no hidden markup.
Does a low-fee state mean I pay less tax?
Not by itself. The state of formation affects the filing fee and the yearly cost. Federal tax, and tax where you live, depend on your situation. If you operate in another state you may have to register there too.
Ready to form your LLC?
Pick your state at checkout. The state fee is added at cost, with no markup.