What each state charges to form a company, and to keep it.
Every state charges once to form an LLC or a corporation, then again every year or two to keep it in good standing. Here are both fees for all 50 states and Washington, DC, with when each is due.
State government fees only · US dollars · Sources from each state's own site
All states and DC
Switch between LLC and corporation, or sort by either fee. "To keep" is the state's own recurring fee; a $0 state can still require a report.
| How often | Due | Worth knowing | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $200 | $0 | Every yearBusiness Privilege Tax return | With the federal return | Keeping: No return or payment from tax year 2026 if the tax would be only the $100 minimum. Above that, the Business Privilege Tax return is due with the federal return. Good standing certificate: $25. Extras: sos.alabama.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.alabama.gov, revenue.alabama.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Alaska | $250 | $100 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report | January 2 | Keeping: A free initial report is also filed after forming. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: commerce.alaska.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: commerce.alaska.gov and another page · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Arizona | $50 | None | No recurring report | — | Forming: Newspaper publication may be required, depending on the county. Required: Arizona requires a notice in a newspaper in the agent's county within 60 days, unless the agent's street address is in a county of more than 800,000 people. There, the state posts it online instead. Faster filing: expedited $35, next day $100, same day $200, 2 hours $400, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $5, plus 50¢ a page. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: azleg.gov, azcc.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Arkansas | $50 | $150 | Every yearAnnual Franchise Tax Report | — | Card fee: Arkansas takes card payments for online filings and doesn't publish a card processing fee, so one may be added at checkout. If it is, it's passed on at cost. Certified copy: $5, plus 50¢ a page. Extras: sos.arkansas.gov, sos.arkansas.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.arkansas.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| California | $70 | $800 | Every yearAnnual tax and Statement of Information | 15th day of the 4th month of the tax year | Keeping: An $800 tax to the Franchise Tax Board every year, even with no business, plus a $20 Statement of Information to the Secretary of State every 2 years. Faster filing: 24 hours $350, same day $750, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $5. Good standing certificate: $5. Extras: sos.ca.gov, bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.ca.gov, ftb.ca.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Colorado | $50 | $25 | Every yearPeriodic Report | Two months either side of the report month | Faster filing: Only for paper filings: $150, within 3 business days. Certified copy: Free online. Good standing certificate: Free online. Extras: sos.state.co.us · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.state.co.us and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Connecticut | $120 | $80 | Every yearAnnual Report | — | Faster filing: expedited $50, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $55. Good standing certificate: $50. Extras: business.ct.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: business.ct.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Delaware | $110 | $400 | Every yearAnnual tax (no annual report) | June 1 | Keeping: $400 a year, the same for every LLC. Faster filing: 24 hours $50, same day $100, 2 hours $500, 1 hour $1,000, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $50, plus $2 a page. Good standing certificate: $50. Extras: corpfiles.delaware.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: corpfiles.delaware.gov, corp.delaware.gov · checked 2 Oct 2026 Delaware LLC in detailDelaware franchise taxStart your Delaware LLC |
| District of Columbia | $99 | $300 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report | — | Source: dlcp.dc.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Florida | $125 | $138.75 | Every yearAnnual Report | January 1 to May 1, from the year after forming | Forming: A $100 filing fee plus $25 to designate the registered agent. Keeping: $400 late fee after May 1. Faster filing: Not offered: Florida works filings in the order received. Certified copy: $30. Good standing certificate: $5. Extras: dos.fl.gov, dos.fl.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: dos.fl.gov and another page · checked 2 Oct 2026 Florida LLC in detailFlorida annual reportStart your Florida LLC |
| Georgia | $110 | $60 | Every yearAnnual Registration | January 1 to April 1 | Faster filing: 2 business days $120, same day $275, 1 hour $1,200, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $10. Extras: sos.ga.gov, sos.ga.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.ga.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $15 | Every yearAnnual Report | By the end of the quarter you registered in | Keeping: $12.50 online. Source: cca.hawaii.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Idaho | $100 | $0 | Every yearAnnual Report | End of the anniversary month | Forming: Online filing ($120 on paper). Keeping: Must be filed every year; no fee. Faster filing: 8 working hours $40, same day $100, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $10, plus 25¢ a page. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: legislature.idaho.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: legislature.idaho.gov and another page · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Illinois | $150 | $75 | Every yearAnnual Report | Before the first day of the anniversary month | Card fee: Illinois adds a payment processor fee to every card payment, and doesn't publish the amount. Faster filing: 24 hours $100, on top of the fee. Extras: ilsos.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 |
| Indiana | $95 | $31 | Every 2 yearsBusiness Entity Report | Anniversary month, every 2 years | Forming: Online: $75 filing fee plus a $20 state enhanced access fee. $100 on paper. Keeping: $31 online, $50 by mail. Faster filing: Not offered: Indiana charges no expedite fees. Good standing certificate: $11. Extras: forms.in.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: iga.in.gov, in.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Iowa | $50 | $30 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report | April 1 of odd-numbered years | Keeping: $30 online, $45 on paper. Source: sos.iowa.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Kansas | $85 | $90 | Every 2 yearsInformation Report | April 15, every 2 years | Forming: $90 on paper. Keeping: An information report, $110 on paper. Faster filing: Not needed: online filings are processed within minutes. Certified copy: Included with the filing. Extras: sos.ks.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.ks.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $15 | Every yearAnnual Report | June 30 | Source: sos.ky.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Louisiana | $125 | $35 | Every yearAnnual Report | — | Source: static.sos.la.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Maine | $175 | $85 | Every yearAnnual Report | January 1 to June 1, from the year after forming | Keeping: $50 extra if late. Certified copy: $5 a certification, plus the copy fee. Good standing certificate: $30. Extras: legislature.maine.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: legislature.maine.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Maryland | $100 | $300 | Every yearAnnual Report and Personal Property Return | April 15 | Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov, dat.maryland.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $500 | Every yearAnnual Report | By the anniversary of forming | Forming: Filing online adds a $20 fee. Keeping: Filing online adds a $20 fee. Card fee: Massachusetts adds $20 to filings made online. With it, forming costs $520. Extras: sec.state.ma.us · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sec.state.ma.us · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Michigan | $50 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Statement | February 15 | Keeping: $50 late fee after February 15. Source: michigan.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Minnesota | $155 | $0 | Every yearAnnual Renewal | — | Forming: $135 by mail. Keeping: The annual renewal is free, but it must still be filed. Faster filing: Not needed: online filings are expedited at the online price. Extras: sos.mn.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.mn.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Mississippi | $50 | $0 | Every yearAnnual Report | January 1 to April 15 | Keeping: The annual report is free, but it must still be filed. Source: sos.ms.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Missouri | $50 | None | No recurring report | — | Forming: $105 on paper. Card fee: Missouri adds a small convenience fee to card and e-check payments, and doesn't publish the amount. Certified copy: $10. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: sos.mo.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.mo.gov · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Montana | $35 | $20 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 15 | Keeping: $35 if filed after April 15. Faster filing: 24 hours $20, 1 hour $100, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $10. Good standing certificate: $5. Extras: sosmt.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sosmt.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Nebraska | $100 | $30 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report | April 1 of odd-numbered years | Forming: $110 in person or by mail. Keeping: The fee on paper; filing online may cost less. Required: Nebraska requires a new LLC or corporation to publish a notice for three weeks in a row in a legal newspaper near its office, then file proof with the state ($25 online). The newspaper sets its own price. Certified copy: $1 a page, plus $10 to certify. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: nebraskalegislature.gov, nebraskalegislature.gov, sos.nebraska.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.nebraska.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Nevada | $425 | $350 | Every yearAnnual List and State Business License | — | Forming: Articles ($75), initial list ($150) and state business license ($200). Keeping: Annual list ($150) plus state business license ($200). Faster filing: 24 hours $125, 2 hours $500, 1 hour $1,000, on top of the fee. Extras: bizhub.nv.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: bizhub.nv.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 1, from the year after forming | Forming: Filing online adds a $2 handling charge. Keeping: Online filings add a $2 handling charge. Card fee: New Hampshire adds a $2 handling charge to every fee paid online. With it, forming costs $102. Extras: sos.nh.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.nh.gov and another page · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| New Jersey | $100 | $75 | Every yearAnnual Report | Last day of the anniversary month | Faster filing: Only for filings made at the counter in person. Certified copy: $25. Extras: nj.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: nj.gov, business.nj.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| New Mexico | $50 | None | No recurring report | — | Keeping: No annual report and no yearly state fee. Certified copy: $10, plus $25 to certify. Good standing certificate: $25. Extras: nmonesource.com · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: nmonesource.com · checked 2 Oct 2026 |
| New York | $200 | $9 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Statement | Anniversary month, every 2 years | Forming: Plus newspaper publication within 120 days and a $50 Certificate of Publication. Newspaper costs vary by county. Required: New York requires a new LLC to publish a notice in newspapers within 120 days, then file a $50 Certificate of Publication. The newspapers set their own prices, which vary by county. Faster filing: 24 hours $25, same day $75, 2 hours $150, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $10. Good standing certificate: $25. Extras: dos.ny.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: dos.ny.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| North Carolina | $125 | $200 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 15, from the year after forming | Keeping: $203 online. Faster filing: 24 hours $100, on top of the fee. Good standing certificate: $15. Extras: sosnc.gov, sosnc.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sosnc.gov, b2b.sosnc.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| North Dakota | $135 | $50 | Every yearAnnual Report | November 15 | Source: sos.nd.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Ohio | $99 | None | No recurring report | — | Keeping: No annual report. Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax applies only above $6 million of Ohio gross receipts (2025 onward). Faster filing: 2 business days $100, 1 business day $200, on top of the fee. Good standing certificate: $5. Extras: ohiosos.gov, ohiosos.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: ohiosos.gov, tax.ohio.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Oklahoma | $100 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Certificate | — | Card fee: Oklahoma adds 4% when the fee is paid by card. With it, forming costs $104. Extras: sos.ok.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.ok.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Oregon | $100 | $100 | Every yearAnnual Report | By the anniversary of forming | Source: sos.oregon.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $7 | Every yearAnnual Report | January 1 to September 30 | Faster filing: same day $100, 3 hours $300, 1 hour $1,000, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $55, plus $3 a page. Extras: pa.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: pa.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | $50 | Every yearAnnual Report | February 1 to May 1 | Keeping: Plus a $400 minimum annual tax to the Division of Taxation, owed even if the business made nothing. Source: sos.ri.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| South Carolina | $110 | None | No recurring report | — | Keeping: No annual report, unless the LLC is taxed as a corporation (including an S corp). Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: scstatehouse.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: scstatehouse.gov, dor.sc.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| South Dakota | $150 | $55 | Every yearAnnual Report | — | Forming: $165 on paper. Faster filing: expedited $50, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $15, plus $2 a page. Good standing certificate: $20. Extras: sdsos.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sdsos.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Tennessee | $300 | $300 | Every yearAnnual Report | — | Forming: The minimum: LLCs with more than 6 members pay more. Keeping: $300 minimum, plus $50 for each member over 6, up to $3,000. Certified copy: $20 a set. Good standing certificate: $20. Extras: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.tn.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Texas | $300 | $0 | Every yearPublic Information Report | May 15 | Forming: Paying by card online adds $0.25 plus 2.25%. Keeping: Due every year. A franchise tax report and tax are added only above $2.65M in revenue (2026 and 2027 reports). Card fee: Texas adds $0.25 plus 2.25% when the fee is paid by card online. With it, forming costs $307. Faster filing: 2 to 3 business days $50, next day $500, same day $750, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $15, plus $1 a page. Good standing certificate: $15. Extras: sos.state.tx.us, sos.state.tx.us, statutes.capitol.texas.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.state.tx.us, comptroller.texas.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Utah | $59 | $18 | Every yearAnnual Renewal | — | Faster filing: expedited $75, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $12, plus 30¢ a page. Good standing certificate: $12. Extras: commerce.utah.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: commerce.utah.gov · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Vermont | $155 | $45 | Every yearAnnual Report | — | Source: legislature.vermont.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Virginia | $100 | $50 | Every yearAnnual Registration Fee | Last day of the anniversary month | Faster filing: next business day $50, same day $200 (next day is $50 or $100, depending on the filing), on top of the fee. Extras: scc.virginia.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: law.lis.virginia.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Washington | $180 | $70 | Every yearAnnual Report | Last day of the anniversary month | Keeping: Plus a $10 initial report when you form. Faster filing: expedited $100, on top of the fee. Extras: sos.wa.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.wa.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| West Virginia | $100 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report | January 1 to June 30, from the year after forming | Faster filing: 24 hours $25, 2 hours $250, 1 hour $500, on top of the fee. Good standing certificate: $15. Extras: sos.wv.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.wv.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Wisconsin | $130 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report | By the end of the anniversary quarter | Forming: $170 on paper. Keeping: $40 on paper. Faster filing: next business day $100, on top of the fee. Extras: dfi.wi.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: dfi.wi.gov and another page · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 | Every yearAnnual Report | 1st of the anniversary month | Forming: Filing online adds a 2.4% card fee. Keeping: $60 minimum, or $0.0002 per dollar of assets in Wyoming if more. Card fee: Wyoming adds 2.4%, at least $1, when the fee is paid by card online. With it, forming costs $102.40. Faster filing: Not needed: online filings are active immediately. Certified copy: $10 to certify. Good standing certificate: Free online, or $20. Extras: wyobiz.wyo.gov, sos.wyo.gov, sos.wyo.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.wyo.gov, wyobiz.wyo.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 Wyoming LLC in detailWyoming annual reportStart your Wyoming LLC |
| Alabama | $200 | $10 | Every yearCorporation Annual Report | January 1 to March 15 | Forming: A $25 name reservation is needed before filing. Keeping: The Business Privilege Tax is filed separately with the federal return. From tax year 2026 there's no return if you'd owe only the $100 minimum. Good standing certificate: $25. Extras: sos.alabama.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.alabama.gov, revenue.alabama.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Alaska | $250 | $100 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report | January 2, every 2 years | Forming: $150 filing fee plus the first $100 biennial tax, paid up front. Keeping: $25 penalty for each year it's paid late. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: commerce.alaska.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: commerce.alaska.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Arizona | $60 | $45 | Every yearAnnual Report | — | Faster filing: expedited $35, next day $100, same day $200, 2 hours $400, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $5, plus 50¢ a page. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: azcc.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: azcc.gov and another page · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Arkansas | $50 | $150 | Every yearAnnual Franchise Tax Report | — | Keeping: $150 minimum franchise tax, based on the company's stock. Card fee: Arkansas takes card payments for online filings and doesn't publish a card processing fee, so one may be added at checkout. If it is, it's passed on at cost. Certified copy: $5, plus 50¢ a page. Extras: sos.arkansas.gov, sos.arkansas.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.arkansas.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| California | $100 | $25 | Every yearStatement of Information | Within 90 days of forming, then by the anniversary month each year | Forming: Filed online. Keeping: Plus an $800 minimum franchise tax every year, except in a new corporation's first tax year. Faster filing: 24 hours $350, same day $750, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $5. Good standing certificate: $5. Extras: sos.ca.gov, bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.ca.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Colorado | $50 | $25 | Every yearPeriodic Report | Two months either side of the report month | Faster filing: Only for paper filings: $150, within 3 business days. Certified copy: Free online. Good standing certificate: Free online. Extras: sos.state.co.us · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.state.co.us and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Connecticut | $250 | $150 | Every yearAnnual Report | By the last day of the anniversary month (can be filed 1 month early) | Forming: Includes the $150 minimum franchise tax. An Organization and First Report ($150) is due within 90 days. Keeping: Plus Connecticut's corporation business tax, $250 minimum. Faster filing: expedited $50, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $55. Good standing certificate: $50. Extras: business.ct.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: business.ct.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Delaware | $109 | $225 | Every yearAnnual Franchise Tax Report | March 1 | Forming: Minimum fee; it rises with the number of authorized shares. Keeping: $50 report plus franchise tax: $175 if the company has 5,000 shares or fewer. With millions of shares, as most startups have, the minimum is usually $400 using the other method. $200 penalty after March 1. Faster filing: 24 hours $50, same day $100, 2 hours $500, 1 hour $1,000, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $50, plus $2 a page. Good standing certificate: $50. Extras: corpfiles.delaware.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: corpfiles.delaware.gov, corp.delaware.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 Delaware corporation in detailDelaware franchise taxIncorporate in Delaware |
| District of Columbia | $99 | $300 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report | April 1 | Forming: For authorized capital up to $100,000; more capital costs more. Keeping: $100 late fee. Source: dlcp.dc.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Florida | $70 | $150 | Every yearAnnual Report | January 1 to May 1 | Forming: $35 filing fee plus $35 for the registered agent designation. Keeping: $400 late fee after May 1. The first report is due the year after forming. Faster filing: Not offered: Florida works filings in the order received. Extras: dos.fl.gov · checked 2 Oct 2026 Source: form.sunbiz.org · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Georgia | $110 | $60 | Every yearAnnual Registration | January 1 to April 1 | Faster filing: 2 business days $120, same day $275, 1 hour $1,200, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $10. Extras: sos.ga.gov, sos.ga.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.ga.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $15 | Every yearAnnual Report | During the quarter you registered in | Keeping: $10 late fee per year. Source: cca.hawaii.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Idaho | $100 | $0 | Every yearAnnual Report | End of the anniversary month | Forming: $120 on paper. Keeping: No fee if filed on time. Faster filing: 8 working hours $40, same day $100, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $10, plus 25¢ a page. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: legislature.idaho.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: legislature.idaho.gov and another page · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Illinois | $150 | $75 | Every yearAnnual Report | Before the anniversary month | Forming: Plus franchise tax on paid-in capital (the first $10,000 of tax is exempt). Keeping: Franchise tax on paid-in capital is paid with the report (the first $10,000 of tax is exempt). |
| Indiana | $95 | $31 | Every 2 yearsBusiness Entity Report | Anniversary month, every 2 years | Forming: Online: $75 filing fee plus a $20 state enhanced access fee. $100 on paper. Keeping: $31 online, $50 by mail. Faster filing: Not offered: Indiana charges no expedite fees. Good standing certificate: $11. Extras: forms.in.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: iga.in.gov, in.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Iowa | $50 | $60 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report | April 1 of even years | Source: sos.iowa.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Kansas | $85 | $53 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 15 for calendar-year corporations | Forming: $90 on paper. Keeping: $55 on paper. Faster filing: Not needed: online filings are processed within minutes. Extras: sos.ks.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.ks.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Kentucky | $50 | $15 | Every yearAnnual Report | June 30 | Forming: $40 filing fee plus a $10 minimum organization tax. Keeping: Plus Kentucky's limited liability entity tax, $175 minimum a year. Source: sos.ky.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Louisiana | $95 | $35 | Every yearAnnual Report | — | Forming: Raised from $75 on 1 October 2026. Keeping: Raised from $30 on 1 October 2026. Source: static.sos.la.gov, sos.la.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Maine | $145 | $85 | Every yearAnnual Report | June 1 (from the year after forming) | Source: legislature.maine.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Maryland | $120 | $300 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 15 | Forming: $100 plus a $20 capitalization fee for stock up to $100,000 par value. Keeping: Filed with the business personal property return. Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Massachusetts | $265 | $110 | Every yearAnnual Report | March 15 for calendar-year corporations | Forming: Online: $250 plus a $15 expedite fee. Paper starts at $275. Keeping: $100 plus a $10 expedite fee online ($125 on paper). Plus a $456 minimum corporate excise. Source: sec.state.ma.us · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Michigan | $60 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report | May 15 (from the year after forming) | Forming: $10 filing fee plus $50 organization fee for up to 60,000 shares. Keeping: Late penalty up to $50. Source: michigan.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Minnesota | $155 | $0 | Every yearAnnual Renewal | December 31 | Forming: $135 by mail. Keeping: No fee while active and in good standing. Faster filing: Not needed: online filings are expedited at the online price. Extras: sos.mn.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.mn.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Mississippi | $50 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 15 | Source: sos.ms.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Missouri | $58 | $20 | Every yearAnnual Registration Report | — | Keeping: $45 on paper. Formation fee rises with authorized capital. Card fee: Missouri adds a small convenience fee to card and e-check payments, and doesn't publish the amount. Certified copy: $10. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: sos.mo.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.mo.gov · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Montana | $35 | $20 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 15 | Keeping: $35 after April 15. The state is waiving on-time report fees in 2026 and 2027. Faster filing: 24 hours $20, 1 hour $100, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $10. Good standing certificate: $5. Extras: sosmt.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sosmt.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Nebraska | $100 | $26 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report and Occupation Tax | March 1 of even years | Forming: $110 in person. Keeping: Occupation tax of $26 for paid-up capital of $10,000 or less. Required: Nebraska requires a new LLC or corporation to publish a notice for three weeks in a row in a legal newspaper near its office, then file proof with the state ($25 online). The newspaper sets its own price. Certified copy: $1 a page, plus $10 to certify. Good standing certificate: $10. Extras: nebraskalegislature.gov, nebraskalegislature.gov, sos.nebraska.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.nebraska.gov and another page · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Nevada | $725 | $650 | Every yearAnnual List and State Business License | Anniversary month | Forming: Articles ($75), initial list ($150) and state business license ($500), all due at formation. Keeping: Annual list ($150 minimum) plus state business license ($500). Faster filing: 24 hours $125, 2 hours $500, 1 hour $1,000, on top of the fee. Extras: bizhub.nv.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: bizhub.nv.gov, nvsos.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 1, from the year after forming | Forming: Filing online adds a $2 handling charge. Card fee: New Hampshire adds a $2 handling charge to every fee paid online. With it, forming costs $102. Extras: sos.nh.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.nh.gov and another page · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| New Jersey | $100 | $75 | Every yearAnnual Report | Last day of the anniversary month | Keeping: Plus New Jersey's Corporation Business Tax: $500 minimum, rising to $2,000 with receipts. Faster filing: Only for filings made at the counter in person. Certified copy: $25. Extras: nj.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: nj.gov, business.nj.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| New Mexico | $100 | $25 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Report | March 15 for calendar-year corporations | Forming: $1 per 1,000 authorized shares, $100 minimum. Keeping: A $25 first report is due within 30 days of forming. Source: nmonesource.com, srca.nm.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| New York | $125 | $9 | Every 2 yearsBiennial Statement | Anniversary month, every 2 years | Source: dos.ny.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| North Carolina | $125 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report | April 15 for calendar-year corporations | Keeping: Plus North Carolina franchise tax, $200 minimum. Faster filing: 24 hours $100, on top of the fee. Good standing certificate: $15. Extras: sosnc.gov, sosnc.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sosnc.gov, b2b.sosnc.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| North Dakota | $100 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report | August 1 | Source: sos.nd.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Ohio | $99 | None | No recurring report | — | Keeping: No annual report. Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax applies only above $6 million of Ohio gross receipts (2025 onward). Faster filing: 2 business days $100, 1 business day $200, on top of the fee. Good standing certificate: $5. Extras: ohiosos.gov, ohiosos.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: ohiosos.gov, tax.ohio.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Oklahoma | $50 | None | No recurring report | — | Forming: Minimum; it rises with authorized capital. Keeping: No yearly state report for Oklahoma corporations. Card fee: Oklahoma adds 4% when the fee is paid by card. With it, forming costs $52. Extras: sos.ok.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.ok.gov, oklahoma.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Oregon | $100 | $100 | Every yearAnnual Report | Anniversary of formation | Keeping: Plus Oregon corporate excise tax, $150 minimum. Source: sos.oregon.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | $7 | Every yearAnnual Report | January 1 to June 30 | Keeping: Annual reports started in 2025. Faster filing: same day $100, 3 hours $300, 1 hour $1,000, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $55, plus $3 a page. Extras: pa.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: pa.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Rhode Island | $230 | $50 | Every yearAnnual Report | February 1 to May 1 | Forming: Minimum fee. Keeping: Plus a $400 minimum annual tax. Source: sos.ri.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| South Carolina | $135 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report and License Fee | April 15 for calendar-year corporations | Forming: $110 filing fee plus the $25 initial license fee. Keeping: Filed with the corporate income tax return. License fee $25 minimum. Source: scstatehouse.gov, dor.sc.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| South Dakota | $150 | $55 | Every yearAnnual Report | Anniversary month | Forming: $165 on paper. Keeping: $70 on paper. Faster filing: expedited $50, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $15, plus $2 a page. Good standing certificate: $20. Extras: sdsos.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sdsos.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Tennessee | $100 | $20 | Every yearAnnual Report | — | Certified copy: $20 a set. Good standing certificate: $20. Extras: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.tn.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Texas | $300 | $0 | Every yearPublic Information Report | May 15 | Forming: Paying by card online adds $0.25 plus 2.25%. Keeping: Due every year. A franchise tax report and tax are added only above $2.65M in revenue (2026 and 2027 reports). Card fee: Texas adds $0.25 plus 2.25% when the fee is paid by card online. With it, forming costs $307. Faster filing: 2 to 3 business days $50, next day $500, same day $750, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $15, plus $1 a page. Good standing certificate: $15. Extras: sos.state.tx.us, sos.state.tx.us, statutes.capitol.texas.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.state.tx.us, comptroller.texas.gov · checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Utah | $59 | $18 | Every yearAnnual Renewal | — | Faster filing: expedited $75, on top of the fee. Certified copy: $12, plus 30¢ a page. Good standing certificate: $12. Extras: commerce.utah.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: commerce.utah.gov · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Vermont | $155 | $60 | Every yearAnnual Report | March 15 for calendar-year corporations | Source: legislature.vermont.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Virginia | $75 | $50 | Every yearAnnual Registration Fee | Last day of the anniversary month | Forming: For up to 25,000 authorized shares: a $25 filing fee plus a $50 charter fee. Keeping: For 5,000 authorized shares or fewer; $15 more for each extra 5,000, up to $850. Faster filing: next business day $50, same day $200 (next day is $50 or $100, depending on the filing), on top of the fee. Extras: scc.virginia.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: law.lis.virginia.gov and another page · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
| Washington | $180 | $70 | Every yearAnnual Report | Anniversary month | Forming: Initial report is free when filed with the articles. Keeping: $95 if late. Faster filing: expedited $100, on top of the fee. Extras: sos.wa.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.wa.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| West Virginia | $100 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report | June 30 (from the year after forming) | Keeping: $50 late fee. Faster filing: 24 hours $25, 2 hours $250, 1 hour $500, on top of the fee. Good standing certificate: $15. Extras: sos.wv.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: sos.wv.gov and another page · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Wisconsin | $100 | $25 | Every yearAnnual Report | End of the anniversary quarter | Keeping: $40 on paper. Faster filing: next business day $100, on top of the fee. Extras: dfi.wi.gov · checked 4 Nov 2026 Source: dfi.wi.gov · checked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 | Every yearAnnual Report | 1st of the anniversary month | Keeping: $60 minimum, or $0.0002 per dollar of assets in Wyoming if more. Card fee: Wyoming adds 2.4%, at least $1, when the fee is paid by card online. With it, forming costs $102.40. Faster filing: Not needed: online filings are active immediately. Certified copy: $10 to certify. Good standing certificate: Free online, or $20. Extras: wyobiz.wyo.gov, sos.wyo.gov, sos.wyo.gov · checked 7 Nov 2026 Source: sos.wyo.gov, wyobiz.wyo.gov · checked 4 Oct 2026 |
What these fees leave out
- A registered agent. Every LLC and corporation needs one in its state. Unless you have an address there, that's usually a yearly fee to a provider. Ours is included for the first year with our Complete package.
- Card fees. Some states add a fee when you pay online by card: Texas adds $0.25 plus 2.25%, Wyoming 2.4% and Oklahoma 4%. Where we've confirmed one, its row shows the total with it.
- Newspaper notices. New York requires a new LLC to publish one within 120 days, and the newspapers' charges can cost more than the filing itself. Nebraska requires one for three weeks in a row. Arizona requires one within 60 days too, unless the company's agent is in a county of more than 800,000 people, where the state posts it online instead.
- Faster filing and certified copies. Both are optional. Many states sell faster processing, from $20 in Montana to $1,000 for one hour in Delaware, and a certified copy of your filing, which some banks ask for. The extra state fees, explained
- Fees that move with the business. Wyoming's yearly fee grows with assets in the state, California's $800 is a tax paid every year, and a Delaware corporation's franchise tax depends on its shares or assets.
- Federal tax filings. These depend on how the company is owned and taxed, not on the state. What owners outside the US file
The cheapest state is rarely the right question
A lower filing fee doesn't make a state the right home for your company. Where the business actually operates, where its owners live, and what the state asks of you every year matter more than the one-time fee.
In many states, a few years of recurring fees cost more than forming did. Look at both columns, and at what the state asks of you every year.
Living outside the US? Wyoming, Delaware and New Mexico side by side
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