Forming an LLC in South Carolina costs $110 by mail to file Articles of Organization with the South Carolina Secretary of State, or $125 online. South Carolina requires no annual report for standard LLCs, which keeps maintenance costs at zero. Every South Carolina LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. Online filings clear in 1 to 2 business days. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in Rhode Island costs $150 to file Articles of Organization with the Rhode Island Department of State, plus $2.50 online. Every Rhode Island LLC must name a resident agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due between February 1 and May 1 for $50. Rhode Island also charges a $400 minimum annual tax whether or not the LLC traded. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in Pennsylvania costs $125 to file a Certificate of Organization (Form DSCB:15-8821) with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Every Pennsylvania LLC must name a registered office with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due for $7. Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% personal income tax on pass-through profits. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in Oregon costs $100 to file Articles of Organization with the Oregon Secretary of State. Every Oregon LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due on the formation anniversary for $100. Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax applies above $1 million in Oregon commercial activity. Online filings clear in 1 to 3 business days. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in Oklahoma costs $100 to file Articles of Organization with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Every Oklahoma LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An Annual Certificate is due on the formation anniversary for $25. Online filings clear in 2 to 3 business days, and walk-in filings can be processed in one hour for $125. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in North Dakota costs $135 to file Articles of Organization with the North Dakota Secretary of State. Every North Dakota LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due November 15 for $50. North Dakota charges no franchise tax on LLCs. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in North Carolina costs $125 to file Articles of Organization (Form L-01) with the North Carolina Secretary of State. Every North Carolina LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due April 15 for $200, or $203 filed online. Online filings clear in 24 to 48 hours. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in New York costs $200 to file Articles of Organization (Form DOS-1336-f) with the New York Department of State. Every New York LLC must designate the Secretary of State as agent for service of process. A Biennial Statement is due every two years for $9. New York also requires new LLCs to publish formation notices in two newspapers. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
