# Start LLC Registration
> Every state LLC fee, form and deadline, sourced from the state itself. Independent publisher at https://startllcregistration.com. Every state figure links to an official source and shows its verification date. Not legal or tax advice.

## Key pages
- [All states](https://startllcregistration.com/states/): LLC filing fees, reports and first-year costs for all 50 states and DC
- [Registered agent rules by state](https://startllcregistration.com/guides/registered-agent/)
- [LLC cost and fees by state](https://startllcregistration.com/guides/llc-cost/)
- [Annual report and deadlines by state](https://startllcregistration.com/guides/annual-report/)
- [Name search and rules by state](https://startllcregistration.com/guides/name-search/)
- [Dissolving an LLC by state](https://startllcregistration.com/guides/dissolve-llc/)
- [Foreign LLC registration by state](https://startllcregistration.com/guides/foreign-llc/)
- [Best LLC services](https://startllcregistration.com/best/llc-service/): four services ranked on 3-year cost
- [Best registered agent services](https://startllcregistration.com/best/registered-agent-service/)
- [Cheapest way to form an LLC](https://startllcregistration.com/best/cheapest-llc-service/)
- [Bizee vs Northwest](https://startllcregistration.com/compare/bizee-vs-northwest/)
- [Northwest Registered Agent review](https://startllcregistration.com/reviews/northwest-registered-agent/)
- [Bizee review](https://startllcregistration.com/reviews/bizee/)
- [Methodology](https://startllcregistration.com/methodology/)

## Blog
- [What is a registered agent for an LLC?](https://startllcregistration.com/blog/what-is-a-registered-agent/): A registered agent is the person or company your state lists as the official contact for your LLC. They need a physical street address in the state and must be there during business hours to accept lawsuits and government notices. You can usually serve yourself for free, but your address becomes public. Paid services run $125 to $249 a year among the four we priced.
- [How much does it cost to start an LLC?](https://startllcregistration.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-an-llc/): State filing fees run from $35 in Montana to $520 in Massachusetts, and the median state charges $104. Counting required first-year items, government costs run from $35 to $890 (California). After that, 11 jurisdictions charge nothing a year and the median is $45. A registered agent service adds $125 to $249 a year if you don't serve yourself.

## State LLC facts (verified 2026-11-01)
- Alabama: Certificate of Formation filing fee $208; no recurring state report; first-year government cost $236; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/alabama/
- Alaska: Articles of Organization (Form 08-0484) filing fee $250; Biennial Report $100 (biennial); first-year government cost $300; yearly after $100. https://startllcregistration.com/states/alaska/
- Arizona: Articles of Organization (Form L010) filing fee $85; no recurring state report; first-year government cost $87; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/arizona/
- Arkansas: Certificate of Organization filing fee $45; Annual LLC Franchise Tax Report $150 (annual); first-year government cost $45; yearly after $150. https://startllcregistration.com/states/arkansas/
- California: Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) filing fee $70; Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) $20 (biennial); first-year government cost $890; yearly after $800. https://startllcregistration.com/states/california/
- Colorado: Articles of Organization filing fee $50; Periodic Report $25 (annual); first-year government cost $50; yearly after $25. https://startllcregistration.com/states/colorado/
- Connecticut: Certificate of Organization filing fee $120; Annual Report $80 (annual); first-year government cost $120; yearly after $80. https://startllcregistration.com/states/connecticut/
- Delaware: Certificate of Formation filing fee $110; Annual Franchise Tax $400 (annual); first-year government cost $110; yearly after $400. https://startllcregistration.com/states/delaware/
- District of Columbia: Articles of Organization filing fee $99; Biennial Report $300 (biennial); first-year government cost $198; yearly after $400. https://startllcregistration.com/states/district-of-columbia/
- Florida: Articles of Organization filing fee $125; Annual Report $138.75 (annual); first-year government cost $125; yearly after $138.75. https://startllcregistration.com/states/florida/
- Georgia: Articles of Organization filing fee $110; Annual Registration $60 (annual); first-year government cost $110; yearly after $60. https://startllcregistration.com/states/georgia/
- Hawaii: Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) filing fee $51; Annual Report $12.5 (annual); first-year government cost $71; yearly after $12.5. https://startllcregistration.com/states/hawaii/
- Idaho: Certificate of Organization filing fee $100; Annual Report $0 (annual); first-year government cost $100; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/idaho/
- Illinois: Articles of Organization (Form LLC-5.5) filing fee $150; Annual Report $75 (annual); first-year government cost $150; yearly after $75. https://startllcregistration.com/states/illinois/
- Indiana: Articles of Organization filing fee $95; Business Entity Report $31 (biennial); first-year government cost $95; yearly after $15.5. https://startllcregistration.com/states/indiana/
- Iowa: Certificate of Organization filing fee $50; Biennial Report $30 (biennial); first-year government cost $50; yearly after $15. https://startllcregistration.com/states/iowa/
- Kansas: Articles of Organization filing fee $85; Biennial Information Report $90 (biennial); first-year government cost $85; yearly after $45. https://startllcregistration.com/states/kansas/
- Kentucky: Articles of Organization filing fee $40; Annual Report $15 (annual); first-year government cost $40; yearly after $190. https://startllcregistration.com/states/kentucky/
- Louisiana: Articles of Organization (Form 365) alongside an Initial Report filing fee $130; Annual Report $35 (annual); first-year government cost $130; yearly after $35. https://startllcregistration.com/states/louisiana/
- Maine: Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6) filing fee $175; Annual Report $85 (annual); first-year government cost $175; yearly after $85. https://startllcregistration.com/states/maine/
- Maryland: Articles of Organization filing fee $150; Annual Report & Personal Property Tax Return (Form 1) $300 (annual); first-year government cost $150; yearly after $300. https://startllcregistration.com/states/maryland/
- Massachusetts: Certificate of Organization filing fee $520; Annual Report $520 (annual); first-year government cost $520; yearly after $520. https://startllcregistration.com/states/massachusetts/
- Michigan: Articles of Organization (Form CSCL/CD 700) filing fee $50; Annual Statement $25 (annual); first-year government cost $50; yearly after $25. https://startllcregistration.com/states/michigan/
- Minnesota: Articles of Organization filing fee $155; Annual Renewal $0 (annual); first-year government cost $155; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/minnesota/
- Mississippi: Certificate of Formation filing fee $53; Annual Report $0 (annual); first-year government cost $53; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/mississippi/
- Missouri: Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) filing fee $50; no recurring state report; first-year government cost $50; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/missouri/
- Montana: Articles of Organization filing fee $35; Annual Report $0 (annual); first-year government cost $35; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/montana/
- Nebraska: Certificate of Organization filing fee $100; Biennial Report $25 (biennial); first-year government cost $165; yearly after $12.5. https://startllcregistration.com/states/nebraska/
- Nevada: Articles of Organization filing fee $436; Annual List of Managers or Members and State Business License Renewal $350 (annual); first-year government cost $436; yearly after $350. https://startllcregistration.com/states/nevada/
- New Hampshire: Certificate of Formation (Form LLC-1) filing fee $102; Annual Report $100 (annual); first-year government cost $102; yearly after $100. https://startllcregistration.com/states/new-hampshire/
- New Jersey: Public Records Filing for New Business Entity (Certificate of Formation) filing fee $100; Annual Report $75 (annual); first-year government cost $100; yearly after $75. https://startllcregistration.com/states/new-jersey/
- New Mexico: Articles of Organization filing fee $50; no recurring state report; first-year government cost $50; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/new-mexico/
- New York: Articles of Organization filing fee $200; Biennial Statement $9 (biennial); first-year government cost $250; yearly after $29.5. https://startllcregistration.com/states/new-york/
- North Carolina: Articles of Organization (Form L-01) filing fee $128; Annual Report $203 (annual); first-year government cost $128; yearly after $203. https://startllcregistration.com/states/north-carolina/
- North Dakota: Articles of Organization filing fee $135; Annual Report $50 (annual); first-year government cost $135; yearly after $50. https://startllcregistration.com/states/north-dakota/
- Ohio: Articles of Organization (Form 610) filing fee $99; no recurring state report; first-year government cost $99; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/ohio/
- Oklahoma: Articles of Organization (Form 0074) filing fee $104; Annual Certificate $25 (annual); first-year government cost $104; yearly after $25. https://startllcregistration.com/states/oklahoma/
- Oregon: Articles of Organization filing fee $100; Annual Report (Annual Renewal) $100 (annual); first-year government cost $100; yearly after $100. https://startllcregistration.com/states/oregon/
- Pennsylvania: Certificate of Organization (Form DSCB:15-8821) filing fee $125; Annual Report (Form DSCB:15-146) $7 (annual); first-year government cost $125; yearly after $7. https://startllcregistration.com/states/pennsylvania/
- Rhode Island: Articles of Organization (Form 400) filing fee $156; Annual Report (Form 632) $50 (annual); first-year government cost $556; yearly after $450. https://startllcregistration.com/states/rhode-island/
- South Carolina: Articles of Organization filing fee $125; no recurring state report; first-year government cost $125; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/south-carolina/
- South Dakota: Articles of Organization filing fee $150; Annual Report $55 (annual); first-year government cost $150; yearly after $55. https://startllcregistration.com/states/south-dakota/
- Tennessee: Articles of Organization (Form SS-4270) filing fee $300; Annual Report $300 (annual); first-year government cost $400; yearly after $400. https://startllcregistration.com/states/tennessee/
- Texas: Certificate of Formation (Form 205) filing fee $300; Public Information Report (PIR) $0 (annual); first-year government cost $300; yearly after $0. https://startllcregistration.com/states/texas/
- Utah: Certificate of Organization filing fee $59; Annual Renewal $18 (annual); first-year government cost $59; yearly after $18. https://startllcregistration.com/states/utah/
- Vermont: Articles of Organization filing fee $155; Annual Report $45 (annual); first-year government cost $155; yearly after $45. https://startllcregistration.com/states/vermont/
- Virginia: Articles of Organization (Form LLC1011) filing fee $100; Annual Registration Fee $50 (annual); first-year government cost $100; yearly after $50. https://startllcregistration.com/states/virginia/
- Washington: Certificate of Formation filing fee $200; Annual Report $70 (annual); first-year government cost $250; yearly after $70. https://startllcregistration.com/states/washington/
- West Virginia: Articles of Organization (Form LLD-1) filing fee $101; Annual Report $25 (annual); first-year government cost $131; yearly after $25. https://startllcregistration.com/states/west-virginia/
- Wisconsin: Articles of Organization (Form 502) filing fee $130; Annual Report (Form 5) $25 (annual); first-year government cost $130; yearly after $25. https://startllcregistration.com/states/wisconsin/
- Wyoming: Articles of Organization filing fee $104; Annual Report License Tax $60 (annual); first-year government cost $104; yearly after $60. https://startllcregistration.com/states/wyoming/

## Provider prices (checked 2026-11-01 on each provider's site; state fees extra)
- Northwest Registered Agent: LLC formation $39 including year-one registered agent; agent $125/yr after. 3-year service cost $289.
- Bizee: Basic $0, Standard $199, Premium $299; registered agent free year one, then $149/yr. 3-year service cost on Basic $298.
- ZenBusiness: Starter $0; registered agent $199/yr add-on. 3-year cost with agent $597.
- LegalZoom: Basic $0; registered agent $249/yr add-on. 3-year cost with agent $747.