The ten most expensive states to form an LLC (2026)
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| State | Filing fee | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $500 | Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization |
| Nevada | $425 | Articles of Organization |
| Texas | $300 | Certificate of Formation (205) |
| Tennessee | $300 | Articles of Organization Limited Liability Company (SS-4270) |
| Alaska | $250 | Articles of Organization (08-484) |
| Alabama | $236 | Domestic Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation |
| Washington | $200 | Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company |
| New York | $200 | Articles of Organization (DOS-1336-f) |
| Maine | $175 | Certificate of Formation (MLLC-6) |
| Vermont | $155 | Articles of Organization |