The Certificate of Formation fee for a Mississippi LLC is $50. The LLC annual report has a $0 filing fee but is required.
Official sourceWhat does Mississippi charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State through the online business filing portal. The registered agent is named on the filing. |
|---|---|
| Formation charges | $50 for the Certificate of Formation. A name reservation costs $25. |
| Recurring filing | The LLC annual report has a $0 filing fee on the Secretary of State fee schedule, but filing it is required. |
| First and later due dates | The annual report can be filed any time on or after January 1 and is due by April 15 of that year. Annual reports must be filed online. Failing to file can lead to administrative dissolution. |
| Registered agent and office | Any individual, corporation or LLC can act as registered agent for a Mississippi company if the agent has a physical address in Mississippi. A commercial registered agent can list itself with the Secretary of State. |
| Taxes and other costs | Reinstating an LLC costs $50 and some LLCs need a tax clearance letter from the Department of Revenue first. State tax registration, local licenses and paid agent service are separate. |
When is the Mississippi LLC annual report due?
The annual report can be filed any time on or after January 1 each year and is due by April 15. It must be filed online. The LLC annual report has a $0 filing fee on the Secretary of State schedule, but the filing is required and missing it can lead to administrative dissolution.
Who can be the Mississippi registered agent?
Any individual, corporation or LLC can act as registered agent for a Mississippi company if the agent has a physical address in Mississippi. A commercial registered agent can list itself with the Secretary of State.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted formation documents and your operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and check Mississippi tax registration and local licenses for the business activity.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the Mississippi filing fees?
Reinstating an LLC costs $50, and some LLCs need a tax clearance letter from the Department of Revenue first. State tax registration, local licenses and paid agent service are separate.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- Secretary of State business filing fee schedule - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Secretary of State annual reports - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Secretary of State business FAQs - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Secretary of State registered agents - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Mississippi?
The Certificate of Formation fee is $50.
Do Mississippi LLCs have to file an annual report?
Yes. LLCs file an annual report by April 15 each year, and the filing fee is $0.
How do I file the Mississippi annual report?
Online only, through the Secretary of State filing portal, starting January 1.
Can I be my own registered agent in Mississippi?
An individual can be the agent if he or she has a physical address in Mississippi.
What does it cost to reinstate a Mississippi LLC?
$50, and some LLCs need a Department of Revenue tax clearance letter first.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.