LLC Requirements by State

Everything You Need to Stay Compliant

From formation fees to annual reports, registered agents, and operating agreements—find your state’s business requirements in one place. 

LLC Requirements by State

State Formation Fee Annual/Biennial Report Fee Registered Agent Operating Agreement Required?
Alabama $200 $100 annually Yes No
Alaska $250 $100 biennial Yes No
Arizona $85 $0 Yes No
Arkansas $45 $150 annually Yes No
California $70 $800 annually + $20 biennial Yes Yes
Colorado $50 $10 annually Yes No
Connecticut $120 $80 annually Yes No
Delaware $160 $300 annually Yes No
Florida $125 $138.75 annually Yes No
Georgia $100 $50 annually Yes No
Hawaii $50 $15 annually Yes No
Idaho $100 Informational report annually Yes No
Illinois $150 $75 annually Yes No
Indiana $97 $30 biennial Yes No
Iowa $50 $45 biennial Yes No
Kansas $160 $50 annually Yes No
Kentucky $40 $15 annually Yes No
Louisiana $100 $35 annually Yes No
Maine $175 $85 annually Yes No
Maryland $100 $300 annually Yes No
Massachusetts $500 $500 annually Yes No
Michigan $50 $25 annually Yes No
Minnesota $50 Informational report annually Yes No
Mississippi $50 Informational report annually Yes No
Missouri $50 Informational report annually Yes Yes
Montana $35 $20 annually Yes No
Nebraska $105 $10 biennial Yes No
Nevada $425 $350 annually Yes No
New Hampshire $100 $100 annually Yes No
New Jersey $125 $75 annually Yes No
New Mexico $50 Informational report annually Yes No
New York $205 $9 biennial Yes Yes
North Carolina $125 $200 annually Yes No
North Dakota $135 $50 annually Yes No
Ohio $99 $0 Yes No
Oklahoma $100 $25 annually Yes No
Oregon $100 $100 annually Yes No
Pennsylvania $125 $7 annually Yes No
Rhode Island $150 $50 annually Yes No
South Carolina $110 Informational report annually Yes No
South Dakota $150 $50 annually Yes No
Tennessee $300 $300 annually Yes No
Texas $300 Informational report annually Yes No
Utah $70 $20 annually Yes No
Vermont $125 $35 annually Yes No
Virginia $100 $50 annually Yes No
Washington $200 $60 annually Yes No
Washington DC $99 $300 biennial Yes No
West Virginia $100 $25 annually Yes No
Wisconsin $130 $25 annually Yes No
Wyoming $103.75 $60 annually Yes No

What to Know Before You File

  • Registered Agent: Every state requires your business to designate a registered agent. This must be a real person or authorized company with a physical address in the state—P.O. Boxes won’t cut it. They must be available during normal business hours to receive legal documents and official notices on your behalf.

  • Operating Agreements: Only California, Missouri, and New York legally require LLCs to have an operating agreement. However, we strongly recommend creating one no matter where you’re forming your business. It helps outline roles, responsibilities, and protections—and can prevent future conflicts.

  • Ohio Is Unique: Unlike other states, Ohio doesn’t require any annual or biennial LLC reports, which means fewer ongoing filings to keep track of.

  • State Fees Vary: Initial formation fees range widely—from around $35 in Montana to $500 in Massachusetts. Annual or biennial report fees can range from free to several hundred dollars, depending on the state.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal or tax advice. State requirements may change, and while we do our best to keep this information accurate and up to date, we recommend consulting your Secretary of State’s office or a qualified professional for the most current and specific requirements for your business.

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