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How much does an LLC cost in Michigan? (2026)
Forming an LLC in Michigan costs $50 in state filing fees. Year one comes to $50 and 5 years to $150, below the median state ($335). After formation, the main yearly cost is the annual statement at $25.
Michigan LLC, 5 years
State fees, acting as your own registered agent
Year 1
Years 2 to 5
Assumes the recurring report is first due in year 2 and the minimum state tax every year from year 1. Income-based taxes and county or newspaper costs are not included.
Fees and official sources
| Fee | Amount | How often | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation filing | $50 | once | official page |
| Recurring report | $25 | every year | official page |
| Minimum state tax | $0 | none found on official pages | being checked |
Adding a registered agent
You can be your own registered agent if you have a street address in Michigan and are there in business hours. With the lowest standalone price on our list, Harbor Compliance (registered agent) at $99 a year, the 5-year cost becomes $645. Compare registered agent prices.
Michigan deadlines and late penalties
- The annual statement is due February 15 every year after formation. An LLC formed after September 30 skips the first February 15.
- A regular LLC pays no late penalty, but one that goes two years without filing loses good standing. A professional LLC (PLLC) pays a $50 penalty if its statement arrives after February 15.
- An LLC that falls out of good standing for missed statements restores it with a $50 certificate plus $25 for each statement not filed.
What to know before you file in Michigan
- Nothing unusual on the official pages we read.
Michigan compared with nearby states
Among nearby states, Ohio costs $51 less over 5 years and Wisconsin costs $80 more than Michigan. The state where you form is usually the state where the LLC does business; forming elsewhere can mean registering in both.
| State | To file | Year 1 | Average per year after | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $50 | $50 | $25 | $150 |
| Ohio | $99 | $99 | $0 | $99 |
| Indiana | $75 | $75 | $15.50 | $137 |
| Wisconsin | $130 | $130 | $25 | $230 |
Questions
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in Michigan?
- The state filing fee is $50. Counting the recurring report and minimum state tax, year one costs $50 in state fees if you act as your own registered agent.
- How much does an LLC cost per year in Michigan?
- After the first year, state fees average $25 a year: the annual statement is $25 every year.
- Is Michigan a cheap state for an LLC?
- Over 5 years Michigan costs $150 in state fees, which ranks 13 of 49 jurisdictions we have confirmed, cheapest first. The median is $335.
Sources, read verified 2026-11-15: michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/cscl/NonImages_new/Cor · michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/michigan-business-roadmap/ann · michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/how-do-i/renewals/restore-my-