Short answer: File Application for Registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State for $250, and name a Mississippi registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Mississippi 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 Mississippi
File Application for Registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State ($250). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Mississippi registered agent.
Physical Mississippi street address required.
How Mississippi compares
Mississippi's foreign LLC registration fee is $250. That's the 9th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Mississippi runs $100 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Alabama | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| Louisiana | $185 | 17 of 47 |
| Tennessee | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Arkansas | $300 | 6 of 47 |
| North Carolina | $250 | 9 of 47 |
Mississippi fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $0 | annual, January 1 to April 15 |
| Application for Registration | $250 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Mississippi questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Mississippi?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Mississippi (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Mississippi Secretary of State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Mississippi?
$250 to file Application for Registration.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Mississippi?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Mississippi. Physical Mississippi street address required.
Does a foreign LLC file the Mississippi 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.