LLC Cost Calculator – Formation And Annual Fees By State

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Delaware — total over 5 years

$2,215

$515 in year one · $443 a year on average

The $300 is an annual franchise tax; Delaware LLCs file no annual report.
Formation Fee
$90.00
Recurring Fee
$300.00 / /year
Recurring Total
$1,500.00 (5×)
Registered Agent
$625.00

Cheapest States Over The Same Period

Arizona $50
Mississippi $50
Missouri $50
New Mexico $50
Ohio $99

State fees change by statute and fee schedule — confirm with the Secretary of State before filing. Forming out of state usually means registering as a foreign LLC at home as well, so the cheapest column is rarely the cheapest answer.