State LLC formation
One guide for every state and Washington DC, each with the filing fee, the formation document, the steps and what the LLC costs to keep each year.
51 guides in this topic
- How to form an LLC in Alabama4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Alabama: the required name reservation, the $200 Certificate of Formation, and the business privilege tax exemption from 2024.
- How to form an LLC in Alaska3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Alaska: the $250 Articles of Organization, the required $50 state business license, and the initial and $100 biennial reports.
- How to form an LLC in Arizona3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Arizona: the $50 Articles of Organization with the Corporation Commission, publication rules, no annual report, and TPT.
- How to form an LLC in Arkansas3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Arkansas: the $45 online Certificate of Organization, the flat $150 annual franchise tax due May 1, and state taxes.
- How to form an LLC in California3 minute readHow to form an LLC in California: the $70 Articles of Organization, the Statement of Information within 90 days, the $800 annual tax, and Form 568.
- How to form an LLC in Colorado3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Colorado: the $50 online Articles of Organization, instant approval, the $25 Periodic Report window, and Colorado taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Connecticut3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Connecticut: the $120 Certificate of Organization, the $80 annual report filed January to March, and Connecticut taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Delaware4 minute readForming a Delaware LLC: the $110 Certificate of Formation, registered agent rules, the $400 annual tax due June 1, and whether Delaware suits a small business.
- How to form an LLC in Florida3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Florida: the $125 Articles of Organization on Sunbiz, the $138.75 annual report due by May 1, the $400 late fee, and taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Georgia3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Georgia: the $100 Articles of Organization, processing times, the $50 Annual Registration due by April 1, and Georgia taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Hawaii4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Hawaii: the $50 Articles of Organization plus $1, the $12.50 online annual report due by quarter, and the general excise tax.
- How to form an LLC in Idaho3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Idaho: the $100 online Certificate of Organization, the free annual report due in your anniversary month, and Idaho taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Illinois3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Illinois: the $150 Articles of Organization, the $75 annual report due before the anniversary month, and replacement tax.
- How to form an LLC in Indiana3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Indiana: the $95 online Articles of Organization, the biennial Business Entity Report, and Indiana state and county taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Iowa4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Iowa: the $50 self-drafted Certificate of Organization, the biennial report in odd years, and Iowa's flat 3.8% income tax.
- How to form an LLC in Kansas4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Kansas: the $85 online Articles of Organization after the 2026 fee cut, and the Information Report every two years.
- How to form an LLC in Kentucky3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Kentucky: the $40 Articles of Organization, the $15 annual report due June 30, and the $175 minimum entity tax.
- How to form an LLC in Louisiana4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Louisiana: the $125 Articles of Organization and Initial Report from October 2026, and the $35 anniversary annual report.
- How to form an LLC in Maine3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Maine: the $175 Certificate of Formation filed on paper, processing times, and the $85 annual report due by June 1.
- How to form an LLC in Maryland4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Maryland: the $100 Articles of Organization with SDAT, the $300 Form 1 annual report due April 15, and fee waivers.
- How to form an LLC in Massachusetts3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Massachusetts: the $500 Certificate of Organization, the $500 annual report due on your anniversary, and whether it is worth it.
- How to form an LLC in Michigan4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Michigan: the $50 Articles of Organization with LARA, the $25 annual statement due February 15, and the September 30 rule.
- How to form an LLC in Minnesota3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Minnesota: the $155 online Articles of Organization, the free annual renewal due December 31, and Minnesota taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Mississippi3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Mississippi: the $50 online Certificate of Formation, the free annual report due April 15, and Mississippi taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Missouri3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Missouri: the $50 online Articles of Organization, no annual report or yearly fee, and Missouri taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Montana3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Montana: the $35 online Articles of Organization, the annual report due April 15 with fees waived through 2027.
- How to form an LLC in Nebraska3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Nebraska: the $100 Certificate of Organization, newspaper publication, and the biennial report due April 1 in odd years.
- How to form an LLC in Nevada3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Nevada: the $425 in formation fees, the $350 yearly Annual List and business license, and the taxes Nevada does charge.
- How to form an LLC in New Hampshire3 minute readHow to form an LLC in New Hampshire: the $100 Certificate of Formation, the $100 annual report due April 1, and the business profits tax.
- How to form an LLC in New Jersey3 minute readHow to form an LLC in New Jersey: the $100 Certificate of Formation from July 2026, the separate tax registration, and the $75 annual report.
- How to form an LLC in New Mexico3 minute readForming a New Mexico LLC: the $50 Articles of Organization filed online, registered agent rules, no annual report, and the state taxes that can still apply.
- How to form an LLC in New York4 minute readHow to form an LLC in New York: the $200 Articles of Organization, the six-week publication rule, the 90-day operating agreement, and the $9 Biennial Statement.
- How to form an LLC in North Carolina3 minute readHow to form an LLC in North Carolina: the $125 Articles of Organization, expedite options, and the $200 annual report due April 15.
- How to form an LLC in North Dakota3 minute readHow to form an LLC in North Dakota: the $135 Articles of Organization through FirstStop, and the $50 annual report due November 15.
- How to form an LLC in Ohio3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Ohio: the $99 Articles of Organization, no annual report, the commercial activity tax above $6 million, and city taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Oklahoma3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Oklahoma: the $100 Articles of Organization, the $25 annual certificate due on your anniversary, and the 2026 change.
- How to form an LLC in Oregon3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Oregon: the $100 Articles of Organization, the $100 annual report on your anniversary, and the corporate activity tax.
- How to form an LLC in Pennsylvania3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Pennsylvania: the $125 Certificate of Organization, the $7 annual report due September 30, and dissolution from 2027.
- How to form an LLC in Rhode Island3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Rhode Island: the $150 Articles of Organization, the $50 annual report due February to May, and the $400 minimum tax.
- How to form an LLC in South Carolina3 minute readHow to form an LLC in South Carolina: the $110 Articles of Organization, no annual report for most LLCs, and local business licenses.
- How to form an LLC in South Dakota3 minute readHow to form an LLC in South Dakota: the $150 online Articles of Organization, the $55 annual report in your anniversary month, and no income tax.
- How to form an LLC in Tennessee4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Tennessee: the per-member Articles of Organization fee, the $300 minimum annual report, and franchise and excise tax.
- How to form an LLC in Texas3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Texas: the $300 Certificate of Formation (Form 205), the franchise tax report due May 15, and the $2.65 million no tax due threshold.
- How to form an LLC in Utah3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Utah: the $59 Certificate of Organization, the $18 annual renewal in your anniversary month, and local licenses.
- How to form an LLC in Vermont3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Vermont: the $155 Articles of Organization, the $45 annual report due after your fiscal year ends, and entity tax.
- How to form an LLC in Virginia3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Virginia: the $100 Articles of Organization with the SCC, the $50 annual fee in your anniversary month, and local taxes.
- How to form an LLC in Washington3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Washington: the $200 Certificate of Formation, the free Initial Report, the state business license, B&O tax and the annual report.
- How to form an LLC in Washington DC4 minute readHow to form an LLC in Washington DC: the $99 Articles of Organization, the $300 biennial report, the business license and the business tax.
- How to form an LLC in West Virginia4 minute readHow to form an LLC in West Virginia: the $100 Articles of Organization, the business registration certificate, and the $25 report due June 30.
- How to form an LLC in Wisconsin3 minute readHow to form an LLC in Wisconsin: the $130 online Articles of Organization, and the $25 annual report due by the end of your formation quarter.
- How to form an LLC in Wyoming7 minute readForming a Wyoming LLC: the $100 Articles of Organization, registered agent rules, processing times and the $60 minimum annual report.