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What does it actually cost to form an LLC in your state?
Pick a state and get the official government fees, the first-year total, and the ongoing costs — sourced from state fee schedules, with estimates clearly separated from real state fees.
An S corporation is a federal tax election, not a state entity type — both LLCs and corporations may qualify for it.
First-year government fees — Texas LLC
$300
First-year government fees for a Texas LLC: $300
Official state fees
Ongoing fixed fees
No fixed recurring state fee applies to every Texas LLC.
Five-year outlook
Varies by business — excluded from totals
- Franchise tax & Public Information Report. Most small businesses owe $0 franchise tax because no tax is due at or below the no-tax-due revenue threshold (currently about $2.47 million in annualized total revenue), but the Public Information Report must still be filed each year at no fee. Above the threshold, tax is calculated on taxable margin.
Educational estimate based on official fee schedules verified July 12, 2026 — not legal or tax advice. Fees, rules, and processing times change; confirm with the state or a qualified professional before relying on them.
Popular formation states
Full fee breakdowns, filing schedules, processing options, and sources for each state — LLC and corporation.
Delaware
LLC first-year gov. fees: $110
Texas
LLC first-year gov. fees: $300
Florida
LLC first-year gov. fees: $125
California
LLC first-year gov. fees: $890
Wyoming
LLC first-year gov. fees: $100
New York
LLC first-year gov. fees: $250
Nevada
LLC first-year gov. fees: $425
Washington
LLC first-year gov. fees: $210
Every state
Browse the full state-by-state cost tables, or put two or three states side by side.
What the calculator includes
- Official state fees — formation filing fees, required reports, and fixed franchise taxes, from official fee schedules.
- First-year vs. ongoing— what's due at formation and in the first 12 months, versus what recurs (on its actual schedule, with annualized figures labeled as comparisons).
- Labeled estimates — optional registered-agent service and legally required third-party costs (like publication), always separated from government fees.
What it deliberately excludes
- Variable taxes that depend on your income, assets, or shares — shown separately, never folded into exact totals.
- Business licenses, local permits, and DBA filings.
- Legal advice. FormedIn never recommends an entity type or a formation state — that depends on your circumstances and is a question for a qualified professional.
How we verify fees
Every government fee on this site is recorded with its source — the Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, or tax agency that charges it — plus the date we checked it. When a figure can't be confirmed on an official page, it's marked partially verified; anything unverified is excluded from totals entirely. Fees were last verified on July 12, 2026, and each state page shows its own verification date.
These are planning estimates, not quotes or advice. States change fees, deadlines, and processing times — confirm current requirements with the state agency or a qualified professional before filing. Read the full methodology →
Guides
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