Short answer: $130 to file, about $130 in year one, and about $25 a year after that. Online formation
We've pulled these figures from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)'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
$130
Online formation
Each year after
$25
Online annual report
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $130 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $169 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $130 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $329 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Wisconsin compares
Wisconsin's LLC filing fee is $130. That's the 17th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Wisconsin runs $26 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $130 | 17 of 51 |
| Illinois | $150 | 13 of 51 |
| Michigan | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Ohio | $99 | 35 of 51 |
| Indiana | $95 | 37 of 51 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | 20 of 51 |
Wisconsin fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 502) | $130 | $130 online, $170 paper due to paper filing surcharge |
| Annual Report (Form 5) | $25 | annual, End of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was originally organized, beginning the year following formation |
| Name reservation (optional) | $15 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | $10 online or $25 by paper |
| Amendment | $40 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company-Certificate of Registration Application (Form 521) | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Dissolution (Form 510) | $20 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $15 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Wisconsin questions
What is the Wisconsin LLC filing fee?
$130 for Articles of Organization (Form 502). $130 online, $170 paper due to paper filing surcharge
How much does a Wisconsin LLC cost per year?
About $25 a year in state fees. Online annual report
Is it cheaper to file a Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
$100 for next-business-day, $250 for in-person four-hour priority, $500 for one-hour counter service
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: name rules restricted words exact restrictions.