- Filing fee
- $95
- Business Entity Report
- $31
- First-year gov. cost
- $95
- Publication
- Not required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Indiana will accept
Restricted words include standard regulated terms.
Search existing Indiana business names before you commit. Indiana naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
Requires a registered agent with an Indiana street address.
File the Articles of Organization
Submit it to the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division through the official filing portal and pay $95. Filing online costs $95 ($75 base + $20 enhanced-access fee). Filing by mail costs a flat $100. Credit cards incur a 2.15% processing fee.
Processing: online 1 to 2 business days; by mail No guaranteed SLA. Expedite: No expedited fee tiers..
Write an operating agreement
Not filed.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Business Entity Report ($31), due Anniversary month of formation every two years.. Not specified Indiana report deadlines.
Every Indiana LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $95 | Filing online costs $95 ($75 base + $20 enhanced-access fee). Filing by mail costs a flat $100. Credit cards incur a 2.15% processing fee. |
| Business Entity Report | $31 | biennial, Anniversary month of formation every two years. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Certificate of good standing | $26 | |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $107 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| DBA / assumed name | $20 online or $30 by mail | state |
How Indiana compares nationally
- Indiana's filing fee of $95 is the 15th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Indiana's first-year government cost of $95 is the 14th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Indiana's yearly cost after that of $15.5 is the 16th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division costs $95 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Indiana street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Indiana's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Indiana fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $95 | $0 |
| Northwest | $134 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $95 | $298 |
Bizee vs Northwest, compared · All LLC services ranked
State taxes to plan for
No franchise tax on standard LLCs. Business income passes through to owners, subject to flat corporate and individual income taxes, alongside varying county-level income tax rates.
What's different about Indiana
- Biennial reporting cycle cuts compliance workflows in half.
- Fee schedule is slightly obscured by persistent enhanced access digital surcharges tacked onto online filings.
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Indiana LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Indiana?
The Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division charges $95 to file the Articles of Organization. Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $95 in government fees ($95 to form online.).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Indiana?
Online: 1 to 2 business days. By mail: No guaranteed SLA. Expedited: No expedited fee tiers..
Does an Indiana LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. Indiana requires the Business Entity Report, which costs $31, filed biennial. Due: Anniversary month of formation every two years.. Not specified
Can I be my own registered agent in Indiana?
Usually, if you meet the requirements. Requires a registered agent with an Indiana street address. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Indiana require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
No. Indiana has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs, based on our latest check.
Is an operating agreement required in Indiana?
Not filed.
What taxes does an Indiana LLC pay to the state?
No franchise tax on standard LLCs. Business income passes through to owners, subject to flat corporate and individual income taxes, alongside varying county-level income tax rates.
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: ra.change fee, dissolution.fee, amendment fee, ra.self allowed.