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Skip generalizations like “Delaware is always best” — weigh fees, annual requirements and where you actually operate.
Popular State Guides
Alabama
When forming a company in Alabama, Florida’s northern neighbor, the two key steps are the pre-filing name reservation and the yea…
DEDelaware
With sophisticated corporate law and the Court of Chancery, Delaware is the standard choice — especially for corporations plannin…
FLFlorida
With no personal income tax, fast processing and a clear annual report calendar, Florida is a strong option — especially for foun…
Georgia
With Atlanta’s economic strength, a $100 online LLC filing fee and a simple annual registration, Georgia is a strong option for f…
NYNew York
The natural choice for businesses operating in New York — note the post-formation publication requirement for LLCs.
North Carolina
With strong business hubs like Charlotte and Raleigh, a $125 LLC filing fee and a predictable annual report calendar, North Carol…
South Carolina
With a $110 LLC filing fee and no annual report for most LLCs, South Carolina is a low-cost option for businesses operating in Ch…
TXTexas
With a huge market and no personal income tax, Texas is a strong option for businesses operating in the state.
WYWyoming
Low costs, no state income tax and a simple annual report make Wyoming a frequent choice for founders living outside the U.S.
Every State, One Table
| State | LLC | Corporation | Annual requirement | Annual report fee | Processing time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAlabama | $200.00 | $200.00 | Business privilege tax · Apr 15 (min. $50) | $50.00 | 5–10 business days | View Details |
| AKAlaska | $250.00 | $250.00 | Biennial report · Jan 2 | $100.00 | 10–15 business days | Form here |
| AZArizona | $50.00 | $60.00 | No annual report for LLCs | — | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| ARArkansas | $45.00 | $50.00 | Franchise tax report · May 1 | $150.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| CACalifornia | $70.00 | $100.00 | $800 minimum franchise tax · Apr 15 (+ biennial SOI) | $800.00 | 10–20 business days | Form here |
| COColorado | $50.00 | $50.00 | Periodic report · anniversary month | $25.00 | 1–3 business days | Form here |
| CTConnecticut | $120.00 | $250.00 | Annual report · Mar 31 | $80.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| DEDelaware | $110.00 | $109.00 | LLC annual tax · Jun 1 | $300.00 | 5–10 business days | View Details |
| DCDistrict of Columbia | $99.00 | $99.00 | Biennial report · Apr 1 | $300.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| FLFlorida | $125.00 | $70.00 | Annual report · Jan 1 – May 1 | $138.75 | 3–7 business days | View Details |
| GAGeorgia | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annual registration · Apr 1 | $50.00 | 5–10 business days | View Details |
| HIHawaii | $50.00 | $50.00 | Annual report · anniversary quarter | $15.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| IDIdaho | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · end of anniversary month (no fee) | $0.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| ILIllinois | $150.00 | $150.00 | Annual report · 1st of anniversary month | $75.00 | 7–10 business days | Form here |
| INIndiana | $95.00 | $95.00 | Biennial report · anniversary month | $32.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| IAIowa | $50.00 | $50.00 | Biennial report · Apr 1 | $30.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| KSKansas | $160.00 | $90.00 | Annual report · Apr 15 | $50.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| KYKentucky | $40.00 | $50.00 | Annual report · Jun 30 | $15.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| LALouisiana | $100.00 | $75.00 | Annual report · anniversary date | $30.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| MEMaine | $175.00 | $145.00 | Annual report · Jun 1 | $85.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| MDMaryland | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · Apr 15 | $300.00 | 7–14 business days | Form here |
| MAMassachusetts | $500.00 | $275.00 | Annual report · anniversary date | $500.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| MIMichigan | $50.00 | $60.00 | Annual statement · Feb 15 | $25.00 | 7–10 business days | Form here |
| MNMinnesota | $155.00 | $155.00 | Annual renewal · Dec 31 (no fee) | $0.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| MSMississippi | $50.00 | $50.00 | Annual report · Apr 15 (no fee for LLCs) | $0.00 | 1–3 business days | Form here |
| MOMissouri | $50.00 | $58.00 | No annual report for LLCs | — | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| MTMontana | $35.00 | $70.00 | Annual report · Apr 15 | $20.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| NENebraska | $105.00 | $60.00 | Biennial report · Apr 1 | $13.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| NVNevada | $425.00 | $725.00 | Annual list + business license · end of anniversary month | $350.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| NHNew Hampshire | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · Apr 1 | $100.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| NJNew Jersey | $125.00 | $125.00 | Annual report · end of anniversary month | $75.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| NMNew Mexico | $50.00 | $100.00 | No annual report for LLCs | — | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| NYNew York | $200.00 | $125.00 | Biennial statement · anniversary month | $9.00 | 7–14 business days | View Details |
| NCNorth Carolina | $125.00 | $125.00 | Annual report · Apr 15 | $200.00 | 5–10 business days | View Details |
| NDNorth Dakota | $135.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · Nov 15 | $50.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| OHOhio | $99.00 | $99.00 | No annual report | — | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| OKOklahoma | $100.00 | $50.00 | Annual certificate · anniversary date | $25.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| OROregon | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · anniversary date | $100.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| PAPennsylvania | $125.00 | $125.00 | Annual report · Sep 30 | $7.00 | 7–14 business days | Form here |
| RIRhode Island | $150.00 | $230.00 | Annual report · May 1 | $50.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| SCSouth Carolina | $110.00 | $125.00 | No annual report for LLCs | — | 3–7 business days | View Details |
| SDSouth Dakota | $150.00 | $150.00 | Annual report · end of anniversary month | $50.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| TNTennessee | $300.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · Apr 1 (min. $300) | $300.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| TXTexas | $300.00 | $300.00 | Franchise tax report · May 15 (no tax below threshold) | $0.00 | 3–7 business days | View Details |
| UTUtah | $59.00 | $59.00 | Annual renewal · anniversary month | $18.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| VTVermont | $125.00 | $125.00 | Annual report · Mar 31 | $35.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| VAVirginia | $100.00 | $75.00 | Annual registration fee · anniversary month | $50.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| WAWashington | $200.00 | $200.00 | Annual report · end of anniversary month | $70.00 | 3–7 business days | Form here |
| WVWest Virginia | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · Jun 30 | $25.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| WIWisconsin | $130.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · end of anniversary quarter | $25.00 | 5–10 business days | Form here |
| WYWyoming | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annual report · 1st of anniversary month (min. $60) | $60.00 | 2–5 business days | View Details |
Fees and dates are for information; states may change them. The current amount is confirmed when you apply.
Ask the Right Questions
Where You Operate
Forming in the state where you physically do business is usually simplest.
Annual Cost
Look at annual report and franchise tax amounts, not just the filing fee.
Investor Plans
If you’re raising venture capital, a Delaware corporation is a common choice.
Privacy & Simplicity
Some states ask for less information and have simpler annual filings.
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