Fee per State charged for starting an LLC

Starting an LLC (Limited Liability Company) in the United States requires different fees and requirements depending on the state in which you are forming the business. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the filing fees and key requirements across all 50 states:

1. Alabama

Filing Fee: $200-$300 (varies by county)
Annual Requirements: Business Privilege Tax (minimum $100) and annual report.

2. Alaska

Filing Fee: $250
Biennial Report Fee: $100 (every two years).

3. Arizona

Filing Fee: $50
No annual/biennial report required.

4. Arkansas

Filing Fee: $45 online, $50 by mail
Annual Franchise Tax: $150.

5. California

Filing Fee: $70
Annual Franchise Tax: $800 plus additional fees for gross income over $250,000.

6. Colorado

Filing Fee: $50
Annual Report: $10.

7. Connecticut

Filing Fee: $120
Annual Report: $80.

8. Delaware

Filing Fee: $90
Annual Franchise Tax: $300.

9. Florida

Filing Fee: $125
Annual Report: $138.75.

10. Georgia

Filing Fee: $100 online, $110 by mail
Annual Registration: $50.

11. Hawaii

Filing Fee: $50
Annual Report: $16.

12. Idaho

Filing Fee: $100
No annual report required.

13. Illinois

Filing Fee: $150
Annual Report: $75.

14. Indiana

Filing Fee: $100
Biennial Report: $50.

15. Iowa

Filing Fee: $50
Biennial Report: $60.

16. Kansas

Filing Fee: $160
Annual Report: $55.

17. Kentucky

Filing Fee: $40
Annual Report: $15.

18. Louisiana

Filing Fee: $100
Annual Report: $30.

19. Maine

Filing Fee: $175
Annual Report: $85.

20. Maryland

Filing Fee: $100
Annual Report: $300.

21. Massachusetts

Filing Fee: $500
Annual Report: $500.

22. Michigan

Filing Fee: $50
Annual Report: $25.

23. Minnesota

Filing Fee: $155 online, $135 by mail
Annual Report: $0.

24. Mississippi

Filing Fee: $50
No annual report required.

25. Missouri

Filing Fee: $50
No annual report required.

26. Montana

Filing Fee: $70
Annual Report: $20.

27. Nebraska

Filing Fee: $100
Biennial Report: $25.

28. Nevada

Filing Fee: $425 (includes initial list and business license fee)
Annual List and Business License: $350.

29. New Hampshire

Filing Fee: $100
Annual Report: $100.

30. New Jersey

Filing Fee: $125
Annual Report: $75.

31. New Mexico

Filing Fee: $50
No annual report required.

32. New York

Filing Fee: $200
Biennial Report: $9.

33. North Carolina

Filing Fee: $125
Annual Report: $200.

34. North Dakota

Filing Fee: $135
Annual Report: $50.

35. Ohio

Filing Fee: $99
No annual report required.

36. Oklahoma

Filing Fee: $100
Annual Report: $25.

37. Oregon

Filing Fee: $100
Annual Report: $100.

38. Pennsylvania

Filing Fee: $125
No annual report required.

39. Rhode Island

Filing Fee: $150
Annual Report: $50.

40. South Carolina

Filing Fee: $110
No annual report required.

41. South Dakota

Filing Fee: $150
Annual Report: $50 online, $65 by mail.

42. Tennessee

Filing Fee: $300
Annual Report: $50 per member (minimum $300).

43. Texas

Filing Fee: $300
No annual report required, but franchise tax applies.

44. Utah

Filing Fee: $70
Annual Report: $20.

45. Vermont

Filing Fee: $125
Annual Report: $35.

46. Virginia

Filing Fee: $100
Annual Registration Fee: $50.

47. Washington

Filing Fee: $200
Annual Report: $60.

48. West Virginia

Filing Fee: $100
Annual Report: $25.

49. Wisconsin

Filing Fee: $130 online, $170 by mail
Annual Report: $25.

50. Wyoming

Filing Fee: $100
Annual Report: $50 or 0.02% of assets.

Key Considerations:

Annual Reports: Many states require annual reports that vary in cost.
Franchise Taxes: Some states, like California and Delaware, impose franchise taxes on LLCs.
Operating Agreement: While not always required, an operating agreement is highly recommended to outline the management structure of the LLC.

Always check with your state’s Secretary of State or equivalent office for the most current and accurate information before forming an LLC.