LLC filing fees by state
Updated . General information, not legal or tax advice.
The state filing fee to form an LLC ranges from $35 (Montana) to $500 (Massachusetts). That is only the cost to file. Several states add recurring fees or taxes, and New York, Arizona and Nebraska require newspaper publication that can cost more than the filing itself. Notes in the table call these out.
Fees are taken from each state’s official fee schedule or statute and change from time to time; follow the link to confirm before you file.
| State | LLC filing fee | Foreign LLC registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $200 | $150 | Attach your Name Reservation Certificate. $100 of the $200 goes to the county treasurer where your registered agent's office is. Filing online adds a convenience fee of 3% plus $2. Fee schedule |
| Alaska | $250 | $350 | The fee is nonrefundable. The articles must state the LLC's purpose and a 6-digit NAICS industry code. Fee schedule |
| Arizona | $50 | $150 | $50 regular or $85 expedited. Faster service costs $100 (next day), $200 (same day) or $400 (two hours), per the March 2026 fee schedule. Fee schedule |
| Arkansas | $45 | $270 | $45 online or $50 on paper. Most Secretary of State forms cost about 10% less when filed online. You also file a Franchise Tax Registration with the certificate, at no charge. Fee schedule |
| California | $70 | $70 | You must also file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12, $20) within 90 days of registering, and the $800 annual Franchise Tax Board tax applies from the first year. Fee schedule |
| Colorado | $50 | $100 | Fees were revised on July 1, 2024. Articles are filed online; a $150 expedite option exists only for filings that must be made on paper. Fee schedule |
| Connecticut | $120 | $120 | The $120 includes appointing your registered agent. The form asks for at least one member or manager, an email address for the business and a 6-digit NAICS industry code. Fee schedule |
| Delaware | $110 | $200 | Per the Division's fee schedule revised August 1, 2026, the $110 includes the municipality fee; Delaware law's text still shows $70. A certified copy is $50 more. Faster processing costs extra: $50 for 24-hour, $100 for same-day, $500 for 2-hour and $1,000 for 1-hour service. Fee schedule |
| District of Columbia | $99 | $220 | Faster service costs extra: $50 for 3-day processing or $100 for same-day or 1-day. Walk-in filers must pay an expedite fee. Fee schedule |
| Florida | $125 | $125 | $100 filing fee plus the required $25 registered agent designation. A certified copy ($30) and a certificate of status ($5) are optional. Fee schedule |
| Georgia | $100 | $225 | $100 when you file online; $110 on paper (the $100 filing fee plus a $10 service charge). Fee schedule |
| Hawaii | $50 | $50 | Nonrefundable. The fee schedule lists an optional $25 expedited review, but BREG says expediting isn't offered on the new portal for now. A certified copy is an extra $10 plus $0.25 a page, plus a $1 State Archives fee. Fee schedule |
| Idaho | $100 | $100 | $100 online; $120 on paper, because Idaho law adds a $20 manual data-entry surcharge to paper filings (Idaho Code 30-21-214(f)). Fee schedule |
| Illinois | $150 | $150 | $150 for a standard LLC. An LLC that has series, or can create them, pays $400 (805 ILCS 180/50-10(b)(1)). Fee schedule |
| Indiana | $95 | $90 | Online it's $95: the $75 state fee (IC 23-0.5-9-19) plus a $20 online access fee. By mail it's $100 (State Form 49459). Fee schedule |
| Iowa | $50 | $100 | This is the fee set by statute (Iowa Code 489.122(1)(c)). We couldn't confirm whether filing online adds a surcharge. Fee schedule |
| Kansas | $85 | $115 | $85 online, $90 on paper (form instructions revised February 27, 2026). On May 26, 2026 the Secretary of State announced proposed regulations to lower LLC, LP and LLP formation fees; check the current form before you file. Fee schedule |
| Kentucky | $40 | $90 | The $40 fee is also set in state law (KRS 275.055). Fee schedule |
| Louisiana | $125 | $185 | The fee rose from $100 to $125 on October 1, 2026 (Act 921 of the 2026 Regular Session). Paying by credit card adds a $5 convenience fee. Fee schedule |
| Maine | $175 | $250 | The $175 fee is set by state law (31 M.R.S. §1680(13)). Fee schedule |
| Maryland | $100 | $100 | Optional expedited review costs $50 more (7-10 business days). Same-day rush service costs $325 online or $425 on paper. Filing through Business Express adds a 3% service fee. Fee schedule |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $500 | The $500 fee is set by state law (M.G.L. c. 156C §12(d)). Fee schedule |
| Michigan | $50 | $50 | Faster service for formation documents costs extra: $50 for 24-hour, $100 for same-day, $500 for 2-hour and $1,000 for 1-hour processing. Fee schedule |
| Minnesota | $135 | $185 | State law sets the fee at $135 (Minn. Stat. 322C.0201 subd. 4). The Secretary of State's fee schedule shows $135 by mail and $155 online or in person. Fee schedule |
| Mississippi | $50 | $250 | Fee schedule |
| Missouri | $50 | $105 | $50 online or $105 on paper. State law sets $45 online and $100 on paper, and the Secretary of State adds a $5 Technology Trust Fund fee. Fees are waived for Missouri residents serving in the National Guard or on active military duty. Fee schedule |
| Montana | $35 | $70 | A series LLC pays $50 more for each series named. Faster handling costs $20 (24-hour priority) or $100 (1-hour expedite). Fee schedule |
| Nebraska | $100 | $100 | $100 online or $110 on paper, plus $10 for a certificate under state law (Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-192(1)(a)). Newspaper publication costs extra, and filing the proof of publication costs $25 online or $30 on paper. Fee schedule |
| Nevada | $75 | $75 | The Articles of Organization cost $75 (NRS 86.561), but the initial list of managers or managing members ($150, NRS 86.263) and the state business license ($200, NRS 76.100) are due at the same time, for $425 in total. Fee schedule |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | The $100 fee is set by state law (RSA 304-C:191, II(c)). Fee schedule |
| New Jersey | $100 | $100 | The official fee schedule lists $100. Many older and third-party sources still say $125, and some tie the change to July 1, 2026. Fee schedule |
| New Mexico | $50 | $100 | The $50 covers filing the articles and issuing the certificate of organization (NMSA 53-19-63(A)). Fee schedule |
| New York | $200 | $250 | The $200 is the Articles of Organization fee. After the required newspaper publication you also file a Certificate of Publication for $50. Newspapers charge separately for publication; the state doesn't set that price, and it can run to several hundred dollars or more in New York City counties. Fee schedule |
| North Carolina | $125 | $250 | Optional expedited service costs $100 more for 24-hour processing, or $200 more for same-day processing if received by noon Eastern time. Fee schedule |
| North Dakota | $135 | $135 | The same $135 applies to business, farm/ranch and professional LLCs (NDCC 10-32.1-92(1)). Fee schedule |
| Ohio | $99 | $99 | $99 is the fee set by Ohio law for Articles of Organization, and it includes naming your statutory agent. Any online or rush charges weren't confirmed. Fee schedule |
| Oklahoma | $100 | — | Oklahoma's business portal says registering an LLC costs $100 plus a service fee. Fee schedule |
| Oregon | $100 | $275 | The $100 processing fee isn't refundable. A confirmation copy is an optional $5. Fee schedule |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $250 | Restricted professional companies also pay an annual registration fee of at least $500. Fee schedule |
| Rhode Island | $150 | $150 | Filing online adds a $6 enhanced fee. Fee schedule |
| South Carolina | $110 | $110 | The $110 fee is set by state law (S.C. Code § 33-44-1204(a)(1)). Fee schedule |
| South Dakota | $150 | $750 | $150 online; $165 on paper, which includes a $15 paper filing fee. Articles for a master series LLC cost $200. Fee schedule |
| Tennessee | $300 | $300 | The fee is $50 per member at filing, with a minimum of $300 and a maximum of $3,000. $300 covers up to six members. Fee schedule |
| Texas | $300 | $750 | The $300 filing fee is shown on Form 205 (revised 09/26). Fee schedule |
| Utah | $59 | $59 | From the fiscal year 2026 fee schedule (effective July 1, 2025). Filing fees aren't refunded. Fee schedule |
| Vermont | $155 | $155 | Set by 11 V.S.A. § 4012(a)(1), as amended in 2023. Some third-party sites say online filing costs less; we couldn't confirm that on an official page. Fee schedule |
| Virginia | $100 | $100 | Set by Virginia Code §13.1-1005(1)(a). Fee schedule |
| Washington | $180 | $180 | The $180 Certificate of Formation fee is followed by a $10 Initial Report, which is due after the LLC is formed. Fee schedule |
| West Virginia | $100 | $150 | Set by W. Va. Code §59-1-2(a)(1)(C). Fee schedule |
| Wisconsin | $130 | $100 | $130 if you file online; $170 on paper. Fee schedule |
| Wyoming | $100 | $150 | From the fee schedule effective July 1, 2026. A series LLC pays $10 for each series it designates. Fee schedule |