Compare the standard state cost of forming a domestic, for-profit LLC and its ordinary recurring state filing or charge. These are not all-in business costs: agent services, local permits, taxes and a second-state registration may add more.
Louisiana fees effective October 1, 2026: formation is $125 and the annual report is $35.
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State fee sources reviewed October 1, 2026. Follow each source link for the applicable filing method and conditions.
How do you read the forming and ongoing columns?
- Forming the LLC is the one-time state filing that creates the LLC.
- Ongoing state charge is what the state asks for again, such as an annual or biennial report. Compare the two to see a first-year cost against a maintenance cost.
- When a cell lists an online amount and a paper amount, they are two ways to file the same document. Each cell links its official source.
For a budget that adds both columns for your own situation, use the LLC cost calculator. Each state name opens its full guide.
| State | Forming the LLC | Ongoing state charge |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $200 Secretary of State Certificate of Formation; prior name reservation and possible county/processing fees extra Official source | No SOS LLC annual report; business privilege tax varies (no return if calculated tax ≤ $100) Official source |
| Alaska | $250 domestic LLC Articles of Organization Official source | $100 biennial report (initial report has no charge); due January 2 in the applicable odd/even year Official source |
| Arizona | $50 regular processing Official source | $0 LLC annual report (none required) Official source |
| Arkansas | $45 online or $50 paper Certificate of Organization Official source | $150 annual LLC franchise-tax report/payment Official source |
| California | $70 Articles of Organization Official source | $20 biennial statement; separate $800 annual LLC tax generally applies, subject to exceptions Official source |
| Colorado | $50 Articles of Organization, online Official source | $25 annual periodic report, online Official source |
| Connecticut | $120 Certificate of Organization Official source | $80 online annual report, January 1 to March 31 Official source |
| Delaware | $110 Certificate of Formation, standard domestic LLC Official source | $400 annual LLC tax; no LLC annual tax report Official source |
| District of Columbia | $99 Certificate of Organization (domestic for-profit LLC) Official source | $300 biennial report for for-profit LLC Official source |
| Florida | $125 ($100 filing + $25 registered-agent designation) Official source | $138.75 annual report by May 1; $538.75 if received afterward Official source |
| Georgia | $100 online; $110 by mail or in person Official source | $60 annual registration; due April 1 Official source |
| Hawaii | $50 Articles of Organization, standard (expedited review $25 extra) Official source | $15 annual report, standard (expedited review $25 extra) Official source |
| Idaho | $100 base; paper adds $20 Official source | $0 annual report; filing still required Official source |
| Illinois | $150 Articles of Organization (standard, non-series) Official source | $75 annual report filing Official source |
| Indiana | $95 electronic fee subtotal before transaction processing; $100 paper. Official source Enhanced-access rule | $32 online or $50 paper entity report every two years, first due two years after formation. Official source |
| Iowa | $50 Certificate of Organization Official source | $30 online or $45 paper biennial report in odd-numbered years Official source |
| Kansas | $85 online; $90 paper Articles of Organization Official source | $90 online; $110 paper information report every two years Official source |
| Kentucky | $40 Articles of Organization Official source | $15 annual report; due June 30 after formation year Official source |
| Louisiana | $125 from October 1, 2026 Official source | $35 annual report from October 1, 2026 Official source |
| Maine | $175 domestic LLC Certificate of Formation Official source | $85 annual report for a domestic LLC Official source |
| Maryland | $100 standard; expedited $150. Paid online filings add 3% technology fee. Official source | $300 annual report, subject to approved MarylandSaves waiver; paid online filing adds 3%. First due April 15 following formation. Official source |
| Massachusetts | $500 base certificate; electronic or fax filing at $500 adds $20 expedited service. Official source | $500 base annual report on filing anniversary; electronic or fax report at $500 adds $20. Official source |
| Michigan | $50 ordinary Articles of Organization. Official source | $25 annual statement due February 15; formation after September 30 skips the immediately following February statement. Official source |
| Minnesota | $135 by mail; $155 in person or online Official source | $0 annual renewal while active and in good standing Official source |
| Mississippi | $50 Certificate of Formation Official source | $0 annual report filing fee; filing still required Official source |
| Missouri | $50 domestic LLC certificate online; $105 on paper Official source | $0 annual-report fee; Missouri LLCs do not file annual reports Official source |
| Montana | $35 standard domestic LLC Articles of Organization; add $50 per series member if a series LLC Official source | $0 on-time annual report; $35 after April 15 Official source |
| Nebraska | $100 online; $110 in-office Certificate of Organization Official source | $25 online or $30 paper biennial report, odd-numbered years Official source |
| Nevada | $425 total ($75 articles + $150 initial list + $200 license) Official source | $350 total ($150 annual list + $200 license renewal) Official source |
| New Hampshire | $100; electronic payment adds $2 Official source | $100 annual report; electronic payment adds $2 Official source |
| New Jersey | $100 Certificate of Formation Official source | $75 annual report Official source |
| New Mexico | $50 Articles of Organization Official source | — |
| New York | $200 Articles; publication and $50 certificate generally also required Official source | $9 biennial statement; separate New York annual LLC filing fee may apply based on tax classification and New York-source activity/income Official source |
| North Carolina | $125 Articles of Organization Official source | $200 annual report, due April 15 after formation year Official source |
| North Dakota | $135 domestic business LLC registration Official source | $50 annual report for domestic business LLC Official source |
| Ohio | $99 Articles of Organization Official source | $0 ordinary LLC annual-report charge: Ohio does not require an ordinary LLC annual/biennial report Official source |
| Oklahoma | $100 Articles of Organization Official source | $25 annual certificate plus $40 annual agent fee Official source |
| Oregon | $100 domestic Articles of Organization Official source | $100 annual renewal, due on the original filing anniversary Official source |
| Pennsylvania | $125 Certificate of Organization Official source | $7 annual report for ordinary for-profit LLC Official source |
| Rhode Island | $150 Articles of Organization Official source | $50 annual report; separate annual tax applies by tax classification Official source |
| South Carolina | $110 domestic LLC Articles of Organization (current SOS forms page) Official source | — |
| South Dakota | $150 online; $165 paper Articles of Organization Official source | $55 online or $70 paper annual report Official source |
| Tennessee | $300 Articles of Organization for a standard domestic LLC (minimum) Official source | $300 annual report for up to six members; +$50 per additional member, up to $3,000 Official source |
| Texas | $300 Certificate of Formation Official source | Franchise tax and information report; amount depends on revenue and status Official source |
| Utah | $59 Certificate of Organization Official source | $18 annual renewal/report Official source |
| Vermont | $155 domestic LLC Articles of Organization Official source | $45 annual report for domestic LLC Official source |
| Virginia | $100 Articles of Organization Official source | $50 annual registration fee; due last day of formation-month each year after formation Official source |
| Washington | $180 filing; online processing fee extra Official source | $70 annual report online (including processing) Official source |
| West Virginia | $100 Articles of Organization Official source | $25 annual report January 1 to June 30, starting the year after registration Official source |
| Wisconsin | $130 online; $170 paper Articles of Organization Official source | $25 online; $40 paper annual report for domestic LLC Official source |
| Wyoming | $100 Articles of Organization Official source | $60 minimum annual report/license tax, or 0.0002 of WY assets if higher Official source |
Three details worth checking
- Arizona: the $50 amount is for regular processing. The Arizona Corporation Commission FAQ lists $85 for an online filing. Check the amount shown at checkout.
- Louisiana: the $125 formation fee and $35 annual report fee have applied since October 1, 2026.
- Rhode Island: beyond the $50 annual report, the 2026 state tax notice sets a $400 annual charge for pass-through and S-corporation LLCs. A C-corporation LLC pays the greater of its calculated income tax or $400.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Forming the LLC column show?
It shows the standard state filing cost of forming a domestic, for-profit LLC, paid once. Agent services, local permits, taxes and a second-state registration may add more.
What does the Ongoing state charge column show?
It shows the ordinary recurring state filing or charge, such as an annual or biennial report. Some reports are biennial, not yearly, and the cell says so.
Why do some states show an online amount and a paper amount?
Where the official source lists different amounts for different filing methods, the cell shows each amount with its method. The method you choose decides which one you pay.
What does a dash mean in the table?
A dash means this comparison does not state an ordinary recurring amount for that state. It does not mean $0.
Does a $0 row mean the LLC pays no state taxes?
No. $0 rows refer to the specific filing described, not all taxes.
A dash means this comparison does not state an ordinary recurring amount for that state; it does not mean $0. $0 rows refer to the specific filing described, not all taxes. Some reports are biennial, not yearly. Fees can change, so check the state's current forms before paying. See when another state may require registration, Texas low-revenue rules, and the detailed state guides.