The ten cheapest states to form an LLC (2026)
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| State | Filing fee | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $35 | Articles of Organization |
| Kentucky | $40 | Articles of Organization - Profit Limited Liability Company (KLC) |
| Arkansas | $45 | Certificate of Organization for Limited Liability Company (LL-01) |
| Arizona | $50 | Articles of Organization (L010) |
| Colorado | $50 | Articles of Organization |
| Iowa | $50 | Certificate of Organization |
| Michigan | $50 | Articles of Organization (CSCL/CD-700) |
| Mississippi | $50 | Certificate of Formation (F0100) |
| Missouri | $50 | Articles of Organization (LLC-1) |
| New Mexico | $50 | Articles of Organization |