LLC cost command center

Estimate an LLC launch cost by state.

Choose a state, toggle the real-world extras, and get a first-year cost model without digging through filing service upsells.

50 state guides 6 cost toggles 2026 fee estimates
Formation model May 2026
State cost atlas $80-$900+
Lower filing fee Middle Higher ongoing cost
Affiliate-ready 50 state pages Editable static site May 2026 estimates

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Simple launch

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Comparison

States that stand out

Guides

LLC decisions people search before they buy

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Buyer guide

Best LLC services for non-residents

Compare formation services by agent, EIN support, checkout clarity, documents, and renewals.

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Service vs DIY

ZenBusiness vs DIY LLC filing

Understand what a guided filing service can save and what state fees still apply.

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Non-US founders

How to start an LLC as a non-US resident

Plan the state, agent, EIN, banking, domain, and compliance sequence.

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Agent choice

Best registered agent for Wyoming LLC

Compare agent renewal price, Wyoming address, mail handling, and reminders.

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Cost table

LLC cost by state

Compare filing fee plus recurring state obligation across all 50 states.

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Fee table

LLC filing fees by state

Sort state formation filing fees and see the recurring item before filing.

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Renewals

LLC renewal fees by state

Compare annual reports, franchise taxes, license taxes, and recurring costs.

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Agent cost

Registered agent cost by state

See when agent costs are optional, useful, or multiplied across states.

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State showdown

Wyoming vs Delaware vs Nevada LLC

Compare three commonly marketed LLC states before buying the hype.

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One owner

Single-member LLC cost

Plan state filing, agent decisions, EIN, operating agreement, domain, and email.

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Low-cost filing

Cheap LLC formation service

Find out what low-price packages can leave out or renew later.

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Name check

LLC name search and domain check

Check the state name, domain, email, and basic brand before filing.

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Non-resident LLC

Best state to form an LLC for non-residents

Compare Wyoming, Delaware, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and your real operating state.

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Wyoming

Wyoming LLC for non-residents

See the filing fee, annual license tax, registered agent, and foreign qualification traps.

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California

California LLC cost and tax

Understand why California's annual tax often matters more than the filing fee.

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Texas

Texas LLC cost and franchise tax

Plan for the filing fee, registered agent, and franchise tax reporting.

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Florida

Florida LLC cost and annual report

Budget for Sunbiz formation fees, the annual report, and deadline risk.

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Delaware

Delaware LLC annual tax

Decide when Delaware's legal brand is worth the recurring annual tax.

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New York

New York LLC publication requirement

Publication costs can surprise founders, especially in expensive counties.

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Out-of-state LLC

Foreign qualification cost trap

Learn when a cheap LLC state creates duplicate registration and annual fees.

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Online business

Online business LLC cost

Budget state fees, registered agent, EIN, domain, email, and a basic website.

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Cost comparison

Cheapest states to form an LLC in 2026

Compare low-cost states without falling into the foreign qualification trap.

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State showdown

Delaware vs Wyoming LLC cost

See when Delaware is worth the premium and when Wyoming may be simpler.

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Registered agent

Do you need a registered agent?

Decide whether to act as your own agent or pay for a commercial service.

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Filing choice

LLC filing service vs DIY

Compare service fees, state fees, EIN help, and convenience tradeoffs.

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Launch checklist

LLC startup checklist

Plan state filing, registered agent, EIN, domain, email, bank account, and reminders.

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Free checklist

Get the LLC launch checklist before you file

Use a one-page checklist to plan the state filing, registered agent, EIN, domain, email, bank account, operating agreement, and renewal reminders.

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State guides

LLC cost pages for all 50 states

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