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.
Forming an LLC in Connecticut costs $120 to file a Certificate of Organization with the Connecticut Secretary of State, and filings clear in 2 to 3 business days. Every Connecticut LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due between January 1 and March 31 for $80. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
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.
Forming an LLC in New Jersey means filing a Certificate of Formation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, with online filings clearing in 2 to 3 business days. Every New Jersey LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due on the last day of the formation month for $75. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in Tennessee costs $300 minimum to file Articles of Organization with the Tennessee Secretary of State, calculated at $50 per member and capped at $3,000. Every Tennessee LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due between January 1 and April 1 starting at $300, and Tennessee levies franchise and excise tax. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire costs $100 by mail to file a Certificate of Formation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, or $102 online. Every New Hampshire LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due April 1 for $100. New Hampshire levies a Business Profits Tax and a Business Enterprise Tax. 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.
Forming an LLC in Maine costs $175 to file a Certificate of Formation with the Maine Secretary of State, plus a $3 online fee. Every Maine LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due June 1 for $85. Online filings submitted before 5pm Eastern are processed the same day, while mail filings take 25 to 30 business days. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
