LLC Formation by State
Find specific LLC formation requirements, costs, and processing times for your state. Each state has different rules, fees, and timelines.
Most Popular States
California LLC
Popular
State Fee: $70
Processing: 15-20 days
Registered Agent: Required
Delaware LLC
Popular
State Fee: $90
Processing: 7-10 days
Registered Agent: Required
Florida LLC
Popular
State Fee: $125
Processing: 5-7 days
Registered Agent: Required
Nevada LLC
Popular
State Fee: $75
Processing: 5-7 days
Registered Agent: Required
New York LLC
Popular
State Fee: $200
Processing: 10-15 days
Registered Agent: Required
Texas LLC
Popular
State Fee: $300
Processing: 7-10 days
Registered Agent: Required
All States
Complete list of LLC formation requirements for all 50 states
Alabama
Fee: $200
Time: 10-15 days
Alaska
Fee: $250
Time: 15-20 days
Arizona
Fee: $50
Time: 5-10 days
Arkansas
Fee: $45
Time: 7-10 days
California
Popular
Fee: $70
Time: 15-20 days
Colorado
Fee: $50
Time: 7-10 days
Connecticut
Fee: $120
Time: 10-15 days
Delaware
Popular
Fee: $90
Time: 7-10 days
Florida
Popular
Fee: $125
Time: 5-7 days
Georgia
Fee: $100
Time: 7-10 days
Hawaii
Fee: $50
Time: 5-10 days
Idaho
Fee: $100
Time: 7-10 days
Illinois
Fee: $150
Time: 10-15 days
Indiana
Fee: $95
Time: 7-10 days
Iowa
Fee: $50
Time: 5-10 days
Kansas
Fee: $160
Time: 10-15 days
Kentucky
Fee: $40
Time: 7-10 days
Louisiana
Fee: $100
Time: 10-15 days
Maine
Fee: $175
Time: 10-15 days
Maryland
Fee: $100
Time: 7-10 days
Massachusetts
Fee: $500
Time: 10-15 days
Michigan
Fee: $50
Time: 5-10 days
Minnesota
Fee: $135
Time: 7-10 days
Mississippi
Fee: $50
Time: 7-10 days
Missouri
Fee: $50
Time: 5-10 days
Montana
Fee: $70
Time: 10-15 days
Nebraska
Fee: $100
Time: 7-10 days
Nevada
Popular
Fee: $75
Time: 5-7 days
New Hampshire
Fee: $100
Time: 10-15 days
New Jersey
Fee: $125
Time: 10-15 days
New Mexico
Fee: $50
Time: 10-15 days
New York
Popular
Fee: $200
Time: 10-15 days
North Carolina
Fee: $125
Time: 7-10 days
North Dakota
Fee: $135
Time: 10-15 days
Ohio
Fee: $99
Time: 7-10 days
Oklahoma
Fee: $100
Time: 10-15 days
Oregon
Fee: $100
Time: 7-10 days
Pennsylvania
Fee: $125
Time: 7-10 days
Rhode Island
Fee: $150
Time: 10-15 days
South Carolina
Fee: $110
Time: 7-10 days
South Dakota
Fee: $150
Time: 7-10 days
Tennessee
Fee: $300
Time: 5-10 days
Texas
Popular
Fee: $300
Time: 7-10 days
Utah
Fee: $70
Time: 7-10 days
Vermont
Fee: $125
Time: 10-15 days
Virginia
Fee: $100
Time: 7-10 days
Washington
Fee: $200
Time: 5-10 days
West Virginia
Fee: $100
Time: 10-15 days
Wisconsin
Fee: $130
Time: 7-10 days
Wyoming
Fee: $100
Time: 5-10 days
Why State Matters
Each state has its own LLC laws, filing fees, and ongoing requirements. Choosing the right state can save you money and simplify compliance.
- • Filing fees range from $40 to $500
- • Processing times vary from 5 to 20 days
- • Annual fees and taxes differ significantly
- • Some states offer better asset protection
Formation Tips
Most businesses should form their LLC in the state where they operate. However, some may benefit from forming in business-friendly states.
- • Form where you do business (most common)
- • Consider Delaware for complex structures
- • Nevada offers strong privacy protection
- • Wyoming has low fees and minimal requirements