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    How Much Does an LLC Cost?

    The cost to file an LLC varies from state to state but ranges from $40 to $500.

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    How much your LLC will cost depends on which state your LLC will be formed in. Before starting your business, use the free LLC fees filing tool below to research and compare different state fees quickly and easily.

    LLC Costs by State

    Although you can use our free step-by-step guide to form your LLC yourself, why not save time and stress by using Bizee’s free LLC formation service at no extra cost — you’ll only pay the state fee. 




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    Other Expenses

    Although the main cost when starting an LLC is the state filing fee, there are additional up-front and ongoing costs to plan for.

    Upfront LLC Costs

    In addition to the state filing fee there are other up-front costs that you need to be aware of. They vary by state and include:

    • Fees to reserve the name of your LLC (from $10 to $50)
    • Fees for filing a fictitious business name application if you're going to operate under a different name (ranges from $5 to $100)
    • The cost of getting your business license (costs anywhere from $50 to $100)
    • Permit fees (the permits or licenses your business may need will depends on your industry but can vary from $0 to thousands of dollars)
    • Publication fees (Applicable in New York, Nebraska, & Arizona range from $40 to $2,000)
    The Ongoing Costs of Running an LLC

    Once your LLC is up and running, you'll need to pay recurring fees or maintenance costs to keep it in good standing with local and state government. Ongoing LLC costs also vary by state and include:

    • Annual LLC taxes, sometimes known as franchise tax (usually $0 to $100 but can be as much as $800)
    • Annual report fees (up to $500)
    • Registered Agent fees (ranges from $100 to $300)
    • Business license renewal fees (from $20 to $100) (up to $500)

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    Not sure an LLC is Right for Your Business?

    There are some businesses that can’t form an LLC such as banks, insurance companies, financial trusts, and other financial institutions.


    In some states, certain industries can’t form LLC’s either — for example accountants, architects, and health care providers can’t form LLCs in California.




    There are also some business types just that aren’t a good fit for forming an LLC:

    • Startups that wish to offer stock options or bring on investors
    • Nonprofits because it makes formation more complex and there are laws preventing it in many states

    Get an overview of business structures and explore different business entities to ensure you pick the best business type for your needs with our business entity quiz.


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    Frequently Asked Questions About State Filing Fees

    01

    How Much Do LLC State Filing Fees Cost?

    LLC filing fees vary from state to state but range from $40 to $500. With our $0 LLC package, you can form your LLC and only pay the fees required by your state. Bizee’s filing services are free.

    02

    Are There Any Hidden Costs?

    No! We pride ourselves on transparency. There are absolutely no hidden costs.

    03

    Are There Specific Rules for My State?

    Find out how to start an LLC in every state with our LLC state information map.

    04

    How Long Does It Take to File an LLC?

    Filing an LLC can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. Easily compare state filing times side by side using our state filing times comparison tool.

    05

    Are There Any Guides or Resources?

    Find out if your business name is available in your state with our business name search tool. Use our business license tool to find out if you need a business license. Ready to get started? File your LLC for free

    06

    Do You Have to Pay for an LLC Every Year?

    You pay a one-time fee to form your LLC, but every year (or every two years, if your state requires a biennial report), you’ll need to file an annual report and pay the associated fees.

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    What Is the Cheapest Way to Get an LLC?

    You can file your LLC with Bizee for free. You can file the paperwork by yourself too, but you’d still have to pay the relevant state fees, so why go through the hassle of going it alone when you can save time and stress by forming your LLC with Bizee?

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