LLC Filing Fees By State
Compare initial incorporation costs and recurring annual fees. Select any state to view details, processing times, and local filing tips.
Average Filing Fee
$123
National average for initial setup
Cheapest Filing Fee
$40
Kentucky (Kentucky) at $40
Highest Filing Fee
$500
Massachusetts at $500
Wyoming
LLC Setup Details
State Filing Fee
$100
Paid once to Secretary of State
Annual Report Fee
$60
Ongoing annual maintenance fee
Franchise Tax Requirement
None
Estimated Processing Time
Instant (online)
Operator Pro-Tip
Wyoming is popular for non-resident LLCs due to high privacy and low tax.
Which state should I form in?
For most local service businesses (e.g. contracting, local consulting, storefronts), the best state to form your LLC is the **state where you physically operate**.
Forming in Wyoming or Delaware to save on filing fees is a common mistake: if you form out-of-state but operate locally, you will be forced to register as a Foreign LLC in your home state anyway, which doubles your filing fees and registered agent overhead.