LLC planning guide

LLC annual report fees by state

Use this guide to estimate real-world LLC startup costs beyond the headline state filing fee. Treat every number as a planning range and verify official rules before filing.

LLC cost calculator
Not legal, tax, or accounting advice. LLC rules vary by state, industry, business activity, ownership, and tax election.
Alabama$50$100
Alaska$100$100
Arizona$0$100
Arkansas$150$100
California$800$100
Colorado$10$100
Connecticut$80$100
Delaware$300$100
Florida$138.75$100
Georgia$50$100
Hawaii$15$100
Idaho$0$100
Illinois$75$100
Indiana$31$100
Iowa$30$100
Kansas$50$100
Kentucky$15$100
Louisiana$30$100
Maine$85$100
Maryland$300$100
Massachusetts$500$100
Michigan$25$100
Minnesota$0$100
Mississippi$0$100
Missouri$0$100
Montana$20$100
Nebraska$10$100
Nevada$350$125
New Hampshire$100$100
New Jersey$75$100
New Mexico$0$100
New York$9$150
North Carolina$200$100
North Dakota$50$100
Ohio$0$100
Oklahoma$25$100
Oregon$100$100
Pennsylvania$7$100
Rhode Island$50$100
South Carolina$0$100
South Dakota$50$100
Tennessee$300$100
Texas$0$100
Utah$18$100
Vermont$35$100
Virginia$50$100
Washington$60$100
West Virginia$25$100
Wisconsin$25$100
Wyoming$60$100

What founders commonly miss

Local licenses

Some businesses need city, county, sales-tax, professional, or industry permits after formation.

Recurring compliance

Annual reports, franchise taxes, registered-agent renewals, and bookkeeping repeat after launch.

Operating setup

Budget for an operating agreement, business bank account, tax support, insurance, and bookkeeping workflow.