Short answer: $150 to file, about $150 in year one, and about $75 a year after that. Formation fee.
We've pulled these figures from the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services'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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$150
Formation fee.
Each year after
$75
Annual Report fee, assuming timely filing.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $150 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $189 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $150 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $349 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Illinois compares
Illinois's LLC filing fee is $150. That's the 13th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Illinois runs $46 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $150 | 13 of 51 |
| Indiana | $95 | 37 of 51 |
| Minnesota | $155 | 11 of 51 |
| Wisconsin | $130 | 17 of 51 |
| Iowa | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Ohio | $99 | 35 of 51 |
Illinois fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC-5.5) | $150 | A Series LLC requires a $400 fee. |
| Annual Report | $75 | annual, Before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 90 days |
| Change of registered agent | $25 | Filing a Statement of Change costs $25. |
| Amendment | $50 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $25 | |
| Application for Admission to Transact Business | $150 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Statement of Termination (Form LLC-35.15) | $5 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $30 to $150 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Illinois questions
What is the Illinois LLC filing fee?
$150 for Articles of Organization (Form LLC-5.5). A Series LLC requires a $400 fee.
How much does an Illinois LLC cost per year?
About $75 a year in state fees. Annual Report fee, assuming timely filing.
Is it cheaper to file an Illinois LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Illinois?
Expedited 24-hour service is available for an additional $100.
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.
Still being confirmed with the state: processing.mail.