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.
This directory produces estimates only, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Actual fees and timelines vary by state, provider, and business model.
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.