Short answer: $53 to file, about $53 in year one, and about $0 a year after that. Online formation fee including transaction fee
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.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$53
Online formation fee including transaction fee
Each year after
$0
Annual report is free but mandatory
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $53 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $92 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $53 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $252 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Mississippi compares
Mississippi's LLC filing fee is $53. That's the 10th lowest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Mississippi comes in $51 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $53 | 42 of 51 |
| Alabama | $208 | 6 of 51 |
| Louisiana | $130 | 17 of 51 |
| Tennessee | $300 | 3 of 51 |
| Arkansas | $45 | 49 of 51 |
| North Carolina | $128 | 19 of 51 |
Mississippi fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation | $53 | $50 statutory fee plus mandatory $3 transaction fee. |
| Annual Report | $0 | annual, January 1 to April 15 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 180 days |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | Done online |
| Amendment | $50 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $25 | |
| Application for Registration | $250 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Certificate of Dissolution | $50 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Mississippi questions
What is the Mississippi LLC filing fee?
$53 for Certificate of Formation. $50 statutory fee plus mandatory $3 transaction fee.
How much does a Mississippi LLC cost per year?
About $0 a year in state fees. Annual report is free but mandatory
Is it cheaper to file a Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
No expedited processing option
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.