LLC formation fee $125 to $199 (2026)
12 states: Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Illinois, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Minnesota, Vermont and Maine. Each fee is the one-time charge to the state; Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files it for $199 a year including the registered agent.
| State | Filing fee | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $125 | Articles of Organization for Florida Limited Liability Company (CR2E047) |
| Louisiana | $125 | Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company (365) |
| North Carolina | $125 | Articles of Organization (L-01) |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | Certificate of Organization (DSCB:15-8821) |
| Wisconsin | $130 | Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company (Form 502) |
| North Dakota | $135 | Articles of Organization |
| Illinois | $150 | Articles of Organization (LLC-5.5) |
| Rhode Island | $150 | Articles of Organization (400) |
| South Dakota | $150 | Articles of Organization |
| Minnesota | $155 | Articles of Organization |
| Vermont | $155 | Articles of Organization |
| Maine | $175 | Certificate of Formation (MLLC-6) |
Fees re-read from official sources, October 20, 2026.