Short answer: File Foreign Registration Statement with the Idaho Secretary of State for $100, and name a Idaho registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Idaho Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Idaho
File Foreign Registration Statement with the Idaho Secretary of State ($100). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Idaho registered agent.
Physical Idaho street address required (no P.O. boxes).
How Idaho compares
Idaho's foreign LLC registration fee is $100. That's the 8th lowest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Idaho comes in $50 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Montana | $70 | 43 of 47 |
| Nevada | $425 | 4 of 47 |
| Washington | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Oregon | $275 | 8 of 47 |
| Wyoming | $150 | 19 of 47 |
Idaho fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $0 | annual, Last day of the LLC's formation anniversary month |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Idaho questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Idaho?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Idaho (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Idaho Secretary of State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Idaho?
$100 to file Foreign Registration Statement.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Idaho?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Idaho. Physical Idaho street address required (no P.O. boxes).
Does a foreign LLC file the Idaho annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.