LLC Formation Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost of forming an LLC in your state. Compare service providers and get accurate pricing for your business formation.

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LLC Formation Cost Calculator

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Additional Services

Registered Agent Service ($125/year)

EIN Application (Free)

Operating Agreement ($50)

Rush Filing ($100)

Business Banking Guide (Free)

Compliance Monitoring ($99/year)

Cost Breakdown

One-Time Costs

State Filing Fee: $0

Service Provider: $0

Additional Services: $0

Total One-Time: $0

Annual Costs

State Annual Report: $0

Registered Agent: $0

Compliance Monitoring: $0

Total Annual: $0

Total First-Year Cost: $0

This includes all one-time costs plus the first year of annual costs.

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Service Provider Comparison

Northwest Registered Agent

Starting at $39 + state fees

Free registered agent (1st year)
Operating agreement
EIN application
Lifetime customer support

LegalZoom

Starting at $79 + state fees

Comprehensive legal support
Operating agreement
EIN application
Legal consultation

ZenBusiness

Starting at $49 + state fees

Free registered agent
Operating agreement
EIN application
Compliance monitoring

Cost-Saving Tips

Compare Providers

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Self-File When Possible

Consider self-filing if you're comfortable with the process to save on service fees.

Plan Ahead

Avoid rush filing fees by planning your LLC formation well in advance.

Bundle Services

Many providers offer discounts when you bundle multiple services together.

Important Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates based on typical costs and may not reflect current pricing. Actual costs may vary based on your specific situation, location, and service provider. We recommend contacting service providers directly for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information.

Top 25 Cities & States for LLC Formation

Discover the most popular locations for business formation based on population and business activity.

Top 25 States by Population

1. California 39.5M 2. Texas 29.1M 3. Florida 21.8M 4. New York 19.5M 5. Pennsylvania 12.8M 6. Illinois 12.7M 7. Ohio 11.7M 8. Georgia 10.7M 9. North Carolina 10.4M 10. Michigan 10.0M 11. New Jersey 9.3M 12. Virginia 8.6M 13. Washington 7.7M 14. Arizona 7.3M 15. Tennessee 6.9M 16. Massachusetts 6.9M 17. Indiana 6.8M 18. Missouri 6.2M 19. Maryland 6.2M 20. Wisconsin 5.9M 21. Colorado 5.8M 22. Minnesota 5.7M 23. South Carolina 5.1M 24. Alabama 5.0M 25. Louisiana 4.7M

Top 25 Cities by Population

1. New York, NY 8.8M 2. Los Angeles, CA 4.0M 3. Chicago, IL 2.7M 4. Houston, TX 2.3M 5. Phoenix, AZ 1.6M 6. Philadelphia, PA 1.6M 7. San Antonio, TX 1.5M 8. San Diego, CA 1.4M 9. Dallas, TX 1.3M 10. San Jose, CA 1.0M 11. Austin, TX 978K 12. Jacksonville, FL 949K 13. Fort Worth, TX 918K 14. Columbus, OH 898K 15. Charlotte, NC 885K 16. San Francisco, CA 873K 17. Indianapolis, IN 863K 18. Seattle, WA 744K 19. Denver, CO 727K 20. Washington, DC 689K 21. Boston, MA 675K 22. El Paso, TX 679K 23. Nashville, TN 689K 24. Detroit, MI 674K 25. Oklahoma City, OK 655K

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