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How to Start an LLC in Delaware

Forming an LLC in Delaware costs $110 to file a Certificate of Formation with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Delaware requires no annual report, but every LLC owes a flat annual LLC tax on or before June 1 whether or not it traded. Every Delaware LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. Delaware is the standard choice for companies raising outside investment. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.

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How to Start an LLC in New Mexico

Forming an LLC in New Mexico costs $50 to file Articles of Organization with the New Mexico Secretary of State, and the state requires no annual report at all. New Mexico also keeps member and manager names off the public filing, which makes it the standard choice for an anonymous LLC. Every New Mexico LLC must name a registered agent in the state. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.

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How to Start an LLC in Nevada

Forming an LLC in Nevada costs $425 in the first year, not the $75 headline filing fee. That $75 files the Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State, the Initial List of Managers adds $150, and the State Business License adds $200. The last two repeat every year, so a Nevada LLC costs $350 a year to keep. Every Nevada LLC must name a registered agent in the state. Nevada charges no state income tax. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.

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How to Start an LLC in Florida

Forming an LLC in Florida costs $125 to file Articles of Organization with the Florida Division of Corporations through Sunbiz, and that figure includes the mandatory $25 registered agent designation. An annual report is due May 1 for $138.75, and filing late triggers a $400 penalty that cannot be waived. Florida charges no state personal income tax. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.

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How to Start an LLC in Texas

Forming an LLC in Texas costs $300 to file a Certificate of Formation (Form 205) with the Texas Secretary of State. Every Texas LLC must name a registered agent with a physical Texas street address. A Public Information Report is due May 15 each year and carries no filing fee. Texas franchise tax applies, with no tax owed at or below $1.23 million in revenue, and Texas charges no personal income tax. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.

Infographic showing step-by-step process to start an LLC in California, including business name search, registered agent, EIN, and franchise tax.

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How to Start an LLC in California: The Complete Guide

Forming an LLC in California costs $70 to file Articles of Organization with the California Secretary of State. Every California LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. A Statement of Information costs $20 and is due within 90 days of formation, then every two years. California also charges an $800 minimum annual franchise tax, which is the real cost of the state. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.

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How to Start an LLC in Colorado

Forming an LLC in Colorado costs $50 to file Articles of Organization with the Colorado Secretary of State, one of the lowest formation fees in the country. Every Colorado LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. A periodic report is due each year for $25. Colorado charges no separate franchise tax on LLCs. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.

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How to Start an LLC in Montana

Forming an LLC in Montana costs $35 to file Articles of Organization with the Montana Secretary of State, the second lowest formation fee in the country. Every Montana LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due April 15. Montana charges no general sales tax. Standard processing takes 5 to 6 business days. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.

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