How the total is worked out
The total is the state filing fee to form the LLC plus the state's report fee for each year you choose. States that charge every two years are shown as a yearly average. Where a state's yearly cost depends on the business, such as California's franchise tax, the calculator explains it instead of guessing. For every fee, deadline and late penalty in one place, see LLC cost by state.
Standard Filings is a filing service, not a law firm. This page is general information from each state's published filing rules and fee schedules, not legal or tax advice.
Questions
How much does an LLC cost?+
The state charges a filing fee to form the LLC and, in most states, a yearly or every-other-year report fee to keep it active. Pick your state in the calculator to see both and the total over the years you plan for.
What is not included in the calculator?+
The calculator shows the state's own fees. A registered agent service, an operating agreement, business licenses and any filing service fee are separate costs.
Which states have no yearly LLC fee?+
A few states require no annual report at all, and some require a report with no fee. The calculator shows each state's report and fee as the state publishes it.