What does an LLC really cost in your state?
Official state fees from each state's own website, plus the real price of each formation service over 1 and 3 years: packages, registered agent and renewals included.
- 50 states + DC fees from each state's official site
- 10 formation services compared over 3 years
- Last verified Oct 28, 2026
- Fee changes tracked →
Cheapest and most expensive states (3 years of state fees)
Formation services: 3-year cost
The 5 cheapest of 10 services: cheapest package + registered agent, before state fees. Ranked on cost only.
| Service | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Northwest Registered Agent Northwest LLC $39 | $39 | $289 | Visit site |
 Bizee Basic $0 | $0 | $298 | Visit site |
MC MyCompanyWorks Basic $79 | $198 | $436 | Visit site |
 ZenBusiness Starter $0 | $99 | $497 | Visit site |
 Tailor Brands Lite $0 | $199 | $597 | Visit site |