LLC cost by state
What an LLC costs, state by state
The filing fee is the number every state advertises. The first year is what you actually pay, and the yearly fees decide what the company costs to keep. Cheapest first year at the top.
12 states, ranked by first-year cost
| State | Filing fee | First year | Every year after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $50 | $75 | $25 a year (periodic report) |
| Georgia | $100 | $100 | $60 a year (annual registration) |
| Delaware | $110 | $110 | $300 a year (franchise tax) |
| Florida | $125 | $125 | $138.75 a year (annual report) |
| North Carolina | $125 | $125 | $200 a year (annual report) |
| Illinois | $150 | $150 | $75 a year (annual report) |
| Wyoming | $100 | $160 | From $60 a year (annual report) |
| Washington | $200 | $260 | $60 a year (annual report) |
| Texas | $300 | $300 | $0 under the no-tax-due threshold, but a report every May 15 |
| Nevada | $75 | $425 | About $350 a year (list + business license) |
| California | $70 | $890 | $800 a year minimum tax, plus $20 every 2 years |
| New York | $200 | $1,200 | $9 every 2 years (biennial statement) |
Figures from each state's filing office, checked October 2026. Reference only, not tax or legal advice. Confirm current fees with the state before filing.