Each state has its own rules for the filings, fees, and taxes that are required to establish an LLC and keep the LLC in good standing.
LLC formation fees
All states charge a fee to register an LLC and file Articles of Organization (or similar document).
The cost of LLC formation will be calculated as part of your plan formation fee during the application process.
The formation fees listed below include the state fee for all required filings plus any additional processing or payment fees assessed by the state.
Filing is completed online when available. For states that require mailed applications, the cost of USPS Priority Mail is added to and included in the state fee.
Periodic reports and franchise taxes
Some states require periodic reporting to confirm the ownership, management, and address of the LLC are current and accurate. Reports may be required annually or biennially and may or may not have an associated fee.
A handful of states charge a franchise or privilege tax in addition to or instead of a periodic report. In most all cases, the IRA-owned LLC will be exempt from the income component of the franchise tax and will only be required to pay the minimum tax. When a franchise tax applies, we strongly recommend you consult with a competent tax advisor in the state of LLC registration to ensure you understand and comply with the tax obligations of your IRA LLC.
Payment of fees
Per IRS rules, it is acceptable for you as the IRA account holder to pay for our services to create your IRA LLC. The entity is not yet capitalized by your IRA and deemed an asset of the IRA.
Any future fees for periodic reports or franchise taxes must be paid from the LLC. You may not personally pay expenses of the LLC once it is owned by your IRA without violating IRS rules.
State filings and fees
Alabama
Fees: Formation $236 | Yearly $0
Note: Business Privilege Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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Alaska
Fees: Formation $300 | Yearly $100
Note: $100 Biennial Report due January 2 every two years, plus a $50 Alaska Business License each year. Your filing year is set by your formation year, so an LLC formed in an even year files in even years.
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Arizona
Fees: Formation $85 | Yearly $0
Note: No annual report and no state tax. An LLC that makes no filings for two years receives an Attestation of Existence notice and is dissolved if it does not respond within 60 days.
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Arkansas
Fees: Formation $45 | Yearly $150
Note: $150 franchise tax due May 1 each year.
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California
Fees: Formation $95 | Yearly $810
Note: $800 minimum franchise tax due April 15 each year. $20 Statement of Information due every two years by the last day of your anniversary month. The first $800 payment is due within about three and a half months of formation.
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Colorado
Fees: Formation $50 | Yearly $25
Note: $25 Periodic Report due each year by the last day of the second month after your anniversary month.
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Connecticut
Fees: Formation $120 | Yearly $80
Note: $80 Annual Report due March 31 each year.
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Delaware
Fees: Formation $110 | Yearly $300
Note: $300 Annual LLC Tax due June 1 each year.
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District of Columbia
Fees: Formation $99 | Yearly $150
Note: $300 Two-Year Report due April 1 every two years. Unincorporated Business Franchise Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt. The two-year cycle is set by your formation year, so an LLC formed in an odd year files in odd years.
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Florida
Fees: Formation $125 | Yearly $138.75
Note: $138.75 Annual Report due May 1 each year.
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Georgia
Fees: Formation $100 | Yearly $50
Note: $50 Annual Registration due April 1 each year. The annual registration can be prepaid up to three years at the same rate.
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Hawaii
Fees: Formation $51 | Yearly $12.50
Note: $12.50 Annual Report due each year by the last day of the calendar quarter containing your registration date.
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Idaho
Fees: Formation $100 | Yearly $0
Note: Annual Report due each year by the last day of your anniversary month, no fee.
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Illinois
Fees: Formation $153 | Yearly $75
Note: $75 Annual Report due each year by the last day of the month before your anniversary month.
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Indiana
Fees: Formation $97 | Yearly $16
Note: $32 Business Entity Report due every two years by the last day of your anniversary month.
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Iowa
Fees: Formation $50 | Yearly $15
Note: $30 Biennial Report due April 1 of odd-numbered years.
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Kansas
Fees: Formation $85 | Yearly $50
Note: $100 Biennial Information Report due April 15 every two years.
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Kentucky
Fees: Formation $40 | Yearly $190
Note: $175 minimum Limited Liability Entity Tax each year. $15 Annual Report due June 30 each year.
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Louisiana
Fees: Formation $105 | Yearly $35
Note: $35 Annual Report due each year by your formation anniversary date.
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Maine
Fees: Formation $197 | Yearly $85
Note: $85 Annual Report due June 1 each year.
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Maryland
Fees: Formation $103 | Yearly $300
Note: $300 Annual Report due April 15 each year. Personal Property Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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Massachusetts
Fees: Formation $520 | Yearly $520
Note: $520 Annual Report due each year by your formation anniversary date.
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Michigan
Fees: Formation $50 | Yearly $25
Note: $25 Annual Statement due February 15 each year.
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Minnesota
Fees: Formation $155 | Yearly $0
Note: Annual Renewal due December 31 each year, no fee.
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Mississippi
Fees: Formation $53 | Yearly $0
Note: Annual Report due April 15 each year, no fee.
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Missouri
Fees: Formation $51.25 | Yearly $0
Note: No annual report and no state tax.
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Montana
Fees: Formation $35 | Yearly $0
Note: Annual Report due April 15 each year, no fee.
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Nebraska
Fees: Formation $103 | Yearly $12.50
Note: $25 Biennial Report due April 1 of odd-numbered years. A Notice of Organization must be published in a legal newspaper for three consecutive weeks, billed by the newspaper at roughly $40 to $500.
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Nevada
Fees: Formation $435 | Yearly $350
Note: $150 Annual List due each year by the last day of your anniversary month, plus a $200 State Business License each year.
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New Hampshire
Fees: Formation $102 | Yearly $100
Note: $100 Annual Report due April 1 each year. Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax apply, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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New Jersey
Fees: Formation $128 | Yearly $75
Note: $75 Annual Report due each year by the last day of your anniversary month. Partnership Filing Fee applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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New Mexico
Fees: Formation $51.95 | Yearly $0
Note: No annual report and no state tax.
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New York
Fees: Formation $200 | Yearly $4.50
Note: $9 Biennial Statement due every two years by the last day of your anniversary month. Annual Filing Fee applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt. A newspaper publication is required within 120 days of formation and runs roughly $350 to $1,175 depending on county.
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North Carolina
Fees: Formation $128 | Yearly $203
Note: $203 Annual Report due April 15 each year.
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North Dakota
Fees: Formation $135 | Yearly $50
Note: $50 Annual Report due November 15 each year.
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Ohio
Fees: Formation $99 | Yearly $0
Note: Commercial Activity Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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Oklahoma
Fees: Formation $104 | Yearly $25
Note: $25 Annual Certificate due each year by your formation anniversary date.
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Oregon
Fees: Formation $100 | Yearly $100
Note: $100 Annual Report due each year by your formation anniversary date. Corporate Activity Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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Pennsylvania
Fees: Formation $125 | Yearly $7
Note: $7 Annual Report due September 30 each year.
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Puerto Rico
Fees: Formation $250 | Yearly $150
Note: $150 Annual Dues Statement due April 15 each year.
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Rhode Island
Fees: Formation $156 | Yearly $452.50
Note: $400 minimum annual charge each year. $52.50 Annual Report due May 1 each year. Form RI-1065 must be filed even in a year with no income.
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South Carolina
Fees: Formation $125 | Yearly $0
Note: Business Personal Property Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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South Dakota
Fees: Formation $153.68 | Yearly $50
Note: $50 Annual Report due each year by the first day of your anniversary month.
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Tennessee
Fees: Formation $306.87 | Yearly $300
Note: $300 Annual Report due April 1 each year. Franchise and Excise Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt. The franchise tax exemption is not automatic and must be applied for each year.
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Texas
Fees: Formation $308.10 | Yearly $0
Note: Public Information Report due May 15 each year, no fee. Franchise tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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Utah
Fees: Formation $59 | Yearly $18
Note: $18 Annual Renewal due each year by the last day of your anniversary month.
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Vermont
Fees: Formation $155 | Yearly $45
Note: $45 Annual Report due March 31 each year. Business Entity Income Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt.
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Virginia
Fees: Formation $100 | Yearly $50
Note: $50 Annual Registration Fee due each year by the last day of your anniversary month.
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Washington
Fees: Formation $200 | Yearly $70
Note: $70 Annual Report due each year by the last day of your anniversary month. Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax applies, but most IRA LLCs are exempt. A Washington Business License may be required based on investment type.
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West Virginia
Fees: Formation $131 | Yearly $26
Note: $26 Annual Report due June 30 each year.
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Wisconsin
Fees: Formation $131 | Yearly $25
Note: $25 Annual Report due each year by the last day of the calendar quarter containing your anniversary.
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Wyoming
Fees: Formation $100 | Yearly $60
Note: $60 minimum Annual Report License Tax due each year by the first day of your anniversary month. LLCs with more than $300,000 in Wyoming assets pay more than the minimum amount.
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Accuracy of data
Be advised that state legislatures periodically change filing requirements or fees. We regularly review and update this data, but cannot guarantee 100% accuracy.
Disclosure
This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as tax, legal, or investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult a qualified professional who can offer guidance based on their personal situation.