LLC Cost Calculator
Estimate first-year and annual LLC costs by state, founder type, and services.
This tool provides educational estimates and general guidance only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources or consult a qualified professional before making decisions.
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Fill in your state and the services you need, then calculate.
What this tool does
The LLC Cost Calculator estimates what it costs to start and maintain an LLC. It combines your state's filing and annual fees with the optional services you choose — like a registered agent, EIN help, an operating agreement, a virtual address, or bookkeeping — into a clear first-year and ongoing annual estimate.
How results are calculated
We add your state's one-time filing fee to any recurring annual fee, then layer in the typical cost of each service you select. Required items are marked separately from optional ones so you can see the true minimum. Non-US founders automatically include a registered agent, since they can't serve as their own.
Important limitations
These are educational estimates using typical fees and prices. Actual costs vary by provider and change over time — always confirm the current filing fee on your official state website before filing.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your state and the services you choose. State filing fees in our data range from about $50 to $300, plus optional costs like a registered agent (~$125/year), EIN help, and an operating agreement. The calculator estimates both first-year and ongoing annual costs.
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