Short answer: $95 to file, about $95 in year one, and about $15.5 a year after that. $95 to form online.
We've pulled these figures from the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division'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
$95
$95 to form online.
Each year after
$15.5
$31 every two years, which effectively averages out to just $15.50 annually.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $95 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $134 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $95 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $294 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Indiana compares
Indiana's LLC filing fee is $95. That's the 15th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Indiana comes in $9 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $95 | 37 of 51 |
| Illinois | $150 | 13 of 51 |
| Iowa | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Kentucky | $40 | 50 of 51 |
| Ohio | $99 | 35 of 51 |
| Minnesota | $155 | 11 of 51 |
Indiana fees that apply here
| 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 |
LLC cost and fees: Indiana questions
What is the Indiana LLC filing fee?
$95 for Articles of Organization. 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.
How much does an Indiana LLC cost per year?
About $15.5 a year in state fees. $31 every two years, which effectively averages out to just $15.50 annually.
Is it cheaper to file an Indiana 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 Indiana?
No expedited fee tiers.
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.