Pick your state to see the true cost of forming and running an LLC there — not just the filing fee, but the annual reports, franchise taxes, and registered-agent costs over 1, 3, or 5 years. Add up to two more states to compare them side by side.
State fees as of October 2026, compiled from Secretary of State fee schedules. Publication costs (NY, AZ, NE, GA) vary by county and are noted separately, not included in totals. This is an estimate, not legal or tax advice.
Typical commercial agent: $125–$249/yr. Enter 0 if you’ll serve as your own agent.
State fees as of 2026-10-04, compiled from Secretary of State fee schedules. Biennial reports are modeled as due in years 1, 3, and 5 — most states tie this to your formation anniversary, so confirm your state’s schedule. Publication costs (NY, AZ, NE, GA) vary by county and are noted separately, not included in totals. Franchise-tax notes flag states with threshold-based taxes that don’t hit most small LLCs. This is an estimate, not legal or tax advice.