LLC formation fees in all 50 states (2026)
The state filing fee runs from $35 to $500, with a median of $100. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, prepares and files it for you and keeps the same $199 price at renewal.
- Fees re-read from official sources, October 20, 2026
- One-time state fees only
The state fee to file an LLC
| State | Filing fee | Rank (cheapest = 1) | Against the median | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $236 | 45 | $136 above the median | Domestic Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation |
| Alaska | $250 | 46 | $150 above the median | Articles of Organization (08-484) |
| Arizona | $50 | 4 | $50 below the median | Articles of Organization (L010) |
| Arkansas | $45 | 3 | $55 below the median | Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LL-01) |
| California | $70 | 13 | $30 below the median | Articles of Organization (LLC-1) |
| Colorado | $50 | 4 | $50 below the median | Articles of Organization |
| Connecticut | $120 | 30 | $20 above the median | Certificate of Organization |
| Delaware | $110 | 27 | $10 above the median | Certificate of Formation of a Limited Liability Company |
| Florida | $125 | 31 | $25 above the median | Articles of Organization for Florida Limited Liability Company (CR2E047) |
| Georgia | $110 | 27 | $10 above the median | Articles of Organization (CD 030) |
| Hawaii | $51 | 11 | $49 below the median | Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LLC-1) |
| Idaho | $100 | 17 | at the median | Certificate of Organization Limited Liability Company |
| Illinois | $150 | 37 | $50 above the median | Articles of Organization (LLC-5.5) |
| Indiana | $95 | 15 | $5 below the median | Articles of Organization Domestic Limited Liability Company (State Form 49459) |
| Iowa | $50 | 4 | $50 below the median | Certificate of Organization |
| Kansas | $85 | 14 | $15 below the median | Articles of Organization (DL) |
| Kentucky | $40 | 2 | $60 below the median | Articles of Organization - Profit Limited Liability Company (KLC) |
| Louisiana | $125 | 31 | $25 above the median | Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company (365) |
| Maine | $175 | 42 | $75 above the median | Certificate of Formation (MLLC-6) |
| Maryland | $100 | 17 | at the median | Articles of Organization |
| Massachusetts | $500 | 50 | $400 above the median | Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization |
| Michigan | $50 | 4 | $50 below the median | Articles of Organization (CSCL/CD-700) |
| Minnesota | $155 | 40 | $55 above the median | Articles of Organization |
| Mississippi | $50 | 4 | $50 below the median | Certificate of Formation (F0100) |
| Missouri | $50 | 4 | $50 below the median | Articles of Organization (LLC-1) |
| Montana | $35 | 1 | $65 below the median | Articles of Organization |
| Nebraska | $100 | 17 | at the median | Certificate of Organization |
| Nevada | $425 | 49 | $325 above the median | Articles of Organization |
| New Hampshire | $100 | 17 | at the median | Certificate of Formation of a New Hampshire Limited Liability Company (LLC-1) |
| New Jersey | $100 | 17 | at the median | Certificate of Formation |
| New Mexico | $50 | 4 | $50 below the median | Articles of Organization |
| New York | $200 | 43 | $100 above the median | Articles of Organization (DOS-1336-f) |
| North Carolina | $125 | 31 | $25 above the median | Articles of Organization (L-01) |
| North Dakota | $135 | 36 | $35 above the median | Articles of Organization |
| Ohio | $99 | 16 | $1 below the median | Articles of Organization (610) |
| Oklahoma | $100 | 17 | at the median | Articles of Organization (0073) |
| Oregon | $100 | 17 | at the median | Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | 31 | $25 above the median | Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821) |
| Rhode Island | $150 | 37 | $50 above the median | Articles of Organization (400) |
| South Carolina | $110 | 27 | $10 above the median | Articles of Organization |
| South Dakota | $150 | 37 | $50 above the median | Articles of Organization |
| Tennessee | $300 | 47 | $200 above the median | Articles of Organization Limited Liability Company (SS-4270) |
| Texas | $300 | 47 | $200 above the median | Certificate of Formation (205) |
| Utah | $59 | 12 | $41 below the median | Certificate of Organization |
| Vermont | $155 | 40 | $55 above the median | Articles of Organization |
| Virginia | $100 | 17 | at the median | Articles of Organization of a Virginia Limited Liability Company (LLC-1011) |
| Washington | $200 | 43 | $100 above the median | Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company |
| West Virginia | $100 | 17 | at the median | West Virginia Articles of Organization of Limited Liability Company (LLD-1) |
| Wisconsin | $130 | 35 | $30 above the median | Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company (Form 502) |
| Wyoming | $100 | 17 | at the median | Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization |
Mainstay Filing
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$199 / year, same at renewal
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC?
The state filing fee runs from $35 (Montana) to $500 (Massachusetts); the median is $100. A formation service adds its own price on top: Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $199 a year including the registered agent.
Which state has the cheapest LLC filing fee?
Montana, at $35.
Which state has the most expensive LLC fee?
Massachusetts, at $500.
Is the filing fee the whole cost?
No. It is the one-time fee to the state. A few states add publication costs; see one-time extras. Yearly report costs are separate and are noted on each state page.
Can I pay less than the state fee?
No. Every route to forming an LLC, including a service, pays the state fee; services add their own price.