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LLC annual fees by state (2026)
After formation, an LLC pays no state fee in 10 jurisdictions and up to $810 a year on average in California. In 4 of them a free report must still be filed on time.
10No yearly state fee
4Free report still required
$810Highest yearly average, California
Yearly state fees after the first year
| State | Recurring report | Minimum state tax | Average per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | none | none | $0 |
| Alaska | $100 every two years | none | $50 |
| Arizona | none | none | $0 |
| Arkansas | none | $150 | $150 |
| California | $20 every two years | $800 | $810 |
| Colorado | $25 every year | none | $25 |
| Connecticut | $80 every year | none | $80 |
| Delaware | none | $400 | $400 |
| District of Columbia | $300 every two years | none | $150 |
| Florida | $138.75 every year | none | $138.75 |
| Georgia | $60 every year | none | $60 |
| Hawaii | $15 every year | none | $15 |
| Idaho | free, still required every year | none | $0 |
| Illinois | $75 every year | none | $75 |
| Indiana | $31 every two years | none | $15.50 |
| Iowa | $30 every two years | none | $15 |
| Kansas | $90 every two years | none | $45 |
| Kentucky | $15 every year | $175 | $190 |
| Louisiana | $35 every year | none | $35 |
| Maine | $85 every year | none | $85 |
| Maryland | $300 every year | none | $300 |
| Massachusetts | $500 every year | none | $500 |
| Michigan | $25 every year | none | $25 |
| Minnesota | free, still required every year | none | $0 |
| Mississippi | free, still required every year | none | $0 |
| Missouri | none | none | $0 |
| Montana | free, still required every year | none | $0 |
| Nebraska | $25 every two years | none | $12.50 |
| Nevada | $350 every year | none | $350 |
| New Hampshire | $100 every year | none | $100 |
| New Jersey | $75 every year | none | $75 |
| New Mexico | none | none | $0 |
| New York | $9 every two years | $25 | $29.50 |
| North Carolina | $200 every year | none | $200 |
| North Dakota | $50 every year | none | $50 |
| Ohio | none | none | $0 |
| Oklahoma | $25 every year | none | $25 |
| Oregon | $100 every year | none | $100 |
| Pennsylvania | $7 every year | none | $7 |
| Rhode Island | $50 every year | $400 | $450 |
| South Carolina | none | none | $0 |
| South Dakota | $55 every year | none | $55 |
| Tennessee | $300 every year | $100 | $400 |
| Utah | $18 every year | none | $18 |
| Vermont | $45 every year | none | $45 |
| Virginia | $50 every year | none | $50 |
| Washington | $70 every year | none | $70 |
| West Virginia | $25 every year | none | $25 |
| Wisconsin | $25 every year | none | $25 |
| Wyoming | $60 every year | none | $60 |
The average spreads reports filed every two or ten years over each year. Income-based taxes, county fees and newspaper publication costs are not included. Follow a state's link for due dates and late penalties: a free report filed late can still lead to penalties or dissolution.
Not included until its fees are confirmed on official pages: Texas.
Questions
- Do all states charge an LLC every year?
- No. In 10 of the 50 jurisdictions we have confirmed there is no paid recurring report and no minimum state tax, although 4 of those still require a free report.
- Which state has the highest yearly LLC fees?
- California, about $810 a year on average after formation.
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