Get a complete cost breakdown — filing fees, registered agent, EIN, and ongoing annual costs — for any US state and entity type.
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Formation is a one-time cost. Annual fees are what you pay to keep the entity alive.
One-time fee paid to the state to register your LLC or corporation. Ranges from $50 (New Mexico) to $500 (Massachusetts).
Required in all states. A registered agent receives official mail on behalf of your entity. $49–200/year depending on provider and state.
Your federal Employer Identification Number — needed to open a bank account. Non-residents use Form SS-4 via mail or a filing service ($149–249).
Most states require an annual report fee plus any franchise tax. Wyoming is the cheapest ($60/yr). Delaware has a minimum franchise tax ($50+).