LLC costs by state
What forming an LLC costs in every state and DC, and what it costs to keep it in good standing.
| State | Filing document | Filing fee | Due to form | Recurring report | Also |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Certificate of Formation | $200 | $200 | Business Privilege Tax Return and Annual Report (Form PPT; CPT if taxed as corporation) · $0 | Initial report · State tax |
| Alaska | Articles of Organization | $250 | $250 | Biennial Report · $100 | Initial report |
| Arizona | Articles of Organization | $50 | $50 | None | Publication |
| Arkansas | Certificate of Organization | $45 | $45 | Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report · $150 | State tax |
| California | Articles of Organization | $70 | $90 | Statement of Information (biennial) · $20 | Initial report · State tax |
| Colorado | Articles of Organization | $50 | $50 | Periodic Report · $25 | |
| Connecticut | Certificate of Organization | $120 | $120 | Annual Report · $80 | |
| Delaware | Certificate of Formation | $110 | $110 | None | Operating agreement required · State tax |
| District of Columbia | Articles of Organization | $99 | $99 | Biennial Report · $300 | |
| Florida | Articles of Organization | $125 | $125 | Annual Report · $138.75 | |
| Georgia | Articles of Organization | $110 | $110 | Annual Registration · $60 | |
| Hawaii | Articles of Organization | $50 | $50 | Annual Report · $15 | |
| Idaho | Certificate of Organization | $100 | $100 | Annual Report · $0 | |
| Illinois | Articles of Organization | $150 | $150 | Annual Report · $75 | |
| Indiana | Articles of Organization | $95 | $95 | Business Entity Report (biennial) · $31 | |
| Iowa | Certificate of Organization | $50 | $50 | Biennial Report · $30 | |
| Kansas | Articles of Organization | $85 | $85 | Annual Report · $53 | |
| Kentucky | Articles of Organization | $40 | $40 | Annual Report · $15 | State tax |
| Louisiana | Articles of Organization and Initial Report | $125 | $125 | Annual Report · $35 | Initial report |
| Maine | Certificate of Formation | $175 | $175 | Annual Report · $85 | |
| Maryland | Articles of Organization | $100 | $100 | Annual Report and Personal Property Return (Form 1) · $300 | State tax |
| Massachusetts | Certificate of Organization | $500 | $500 | Annual Report · $500 | |
| Michigan | Articles of Organization | $50 | $50 | Annual Statement · $25 | |
| Minnesota | Articles of Organization | $155 | $155 | Annual Renewal · $0 | |
| Mississippi | Certificate of Formation | $50 | $50 | Annual Report · $0 | |
| Missouri | Articles of Organization | $50 | $50 | None | |
| Montana | Articles of Organization | $35 | $35 | Annual Report · $20 | |
| Nebraska | Certificate of Organization | $100 | $100 | Biennial Report · $25 | Publication |
| Nevada | Articles of Organization | $75 | $425 | Annual List of Managers or Members · $150 | Initial report · State tax |
| New Hampshire | Certificate of Formation | $100 | $100 | Annual Report · $100 | |
| New Jersey | Certificate of Formation (Public Records Filing for New Business Entity) | $100 | $100 | Annual Report · $75 | State tax |
| New Mexico | Articles of Organization | $50 | $50 | None | |
| New York | Articles of Organization | $200 | $200 | Biennial Statement · $9 | Publication · Operating agreement required · State tax |
| North Carolina | Articles of Organization | $125 | $125 | Annual Report · $200 | |
| North Dakota | Articles of Organization | $135 | $135 | Annual Report · $50 | |
| Ohio | Articles of Organization | $99 | $99 | None | State tax |
| Oklahoma | Articles of Organization | $100 | $100 | Annual Certificate · $25 | |
| Oregon | Articles of Organization | $100 | $100 | Annual Report (renewal) · $100 | State tax |
| Pennsylvania | Certificate of Organization | $125 | $125 | Annual Report · $7 | State tax |
| Rhode Island | Articles of Organization | $150 | $150 | Annual Report (Form 632) · $50 | State tax |
| South Carolina | Articles of Organization | $110 | $110 | None | |
| South Dakota | Articles of Organization | $150 | $150 | Annual Report · $55 | |
| Tennessee | Articles of Organization | $300 | $300 | Annual Report · $300 | State tax |
| Texas | Certificate of Formation | $300 | $300 | None | State tax |
| Utah | Certificate of Organization | $59 | $59 | Annual Renewal (Annual Report) · $18 | |
| Vermont | Articles of Organization | $155 | $155 | Annual Report · $45 | State tax |
| Virginia | Articles of Organization | $100 | $100 | Annual Registration Fee (no annual report) · $50 | |
| Washington | Certificate of Formation | $180 | $190 | Annual Report · $70 | Initial report |
| West Virginia | Articles of Organization | $100 | $100 | Annual Report · $25 | |
| Wisconsin | Articles of Organization | $130 | $130 | Annual Report · $25 | |
| Wyoming | Articles of Organization | $100 | $100 | Annual Report (license tax) · $60 |
“Due to form” adds anything the state requires at the same time as the filing (for example Nevada’s initial list and business license). Optional expedite fees are not included. Rules last checked November 12, 2026 — open a state for its sources.