LLC filing fees and deadlines by state
Pick a state to see its official LLC filing fee, its yearly report or tax, and when it's due, with links to the state's own sources. Free, no sign-up.
All 50 states plus DC, from official state pages and state law.
Sources linked for every state. Official state pages and state law. Fees checked November 12–14, 2026.
How to use ↓Choose a state above to see its fees.
How to use
- Choose your state from the list.
- Read the fee and deadline at the top of the card. Details and late penalties are underneath.
- Check the source link before you file, because states change fees.
State guides
What an LLC costs in state fees
To form an LLC you pay the state a one-time filing fee, then keep the LLC active with a recurring filing. Depending on the state, that's an annual report, a biennial report, an annual tax or a fee. This site lists each state's official LLC filing fee, the recurring report or tax, its deadline and the late penalty, so you can see the real state cost before you file. For a step-by-step walkthrough, read how to start an LLC, or check when your annual report is due.
Questions
Where do these fees come from?
Every figure comes from the state's own website or state law, and each state card links to its sources. Anything we could not confirm on an official page is marked "Not confirmed".
Can I form an LLC for $0?
No. Every state charges a filing fee to form an LLC. A "$0" offer from a formation service is that service's own fee; the state fee still applies.
What does the year-1 state total include?
The formation fee plus state fees that are due at or soon after formation, such as California's $800 tax and $20 Statement of Information. It leaves out newspaper costs, registered agent services, income taxes, and yearly reports or taxes first due the following year (such as Delaware's and Rhode Island's $400).