Idaho LLC cost at a glance
| Cost | Idaho amount |
|---|---|
| Cost to form | $100 online, $120 on paper |
| Annual report | $0, but mandatory |
| When it is due | Last day of the formation anniversary month |
| State tax on the LLC | No franchise or minimum tax on LLCs |
| First-year state fees (minimum) | $100 |
| Yearly state fees after that (minimum) | $0 |
| Registered agent | Required. Free if you act as your own; commercial services charge a yearly fee |
| EIN from the IRS | $0 |
Fees verified October 2026 against the Idaho Secretary of State and other official Idaho sources listed at the end of this page.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Idaho?
The Idaho Secretary of State charges $100 to file a Certificate of Organization online through SOSBiz. A paper filing costs $120, because Idaho adds a $20 manual data entry surcharge to any paper form that could have been filed online.
Idaho sells two expedite levels: $40 for evidence of filing within eight working hours and $100 for same-day service on filings received before 1 p.m. Mountain Time.
Our walkthrough on how to file articles of organization in Idaho covers the form field by field.
How much does an Idaho LLC cost every year?
Idaho charges nothing for the LLC annual report, but every LLC must file it by the last day of its formation anniversary month. The report contains no financial information and is filed online through SOSBiz.
With no report fee and no entity tax, Idaho is one of the cheapest states to keep an LLC in after formation.
What does an Idaho LLC cost over the first three years?
The table below adds up the state fees an Idaho LLC pays in its first three years, using the minimum amounts Idaho charges. The second column adds the BusinessAnywhere registered agent service, which is free for the first year and $147 a year after that.
| Year | State fees only | With a registered agent service |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $100 | $100 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $147 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $147 |
| Three-year total | $100 | $394 |
Does Idaho charge a franchise tax or income tax on LLCs?
Idaho charges no franchise tax or minimum tax on LLCs. The $20 Idaho minimum tax applies to corporations, not to LLCs taxed as partnerships or disregarded entities.
Profit passes through to the members, who pay Idaho individual income tax on Idaho-source income. An LLC that elects corporate treatment pays Idaho corporate income tax, including the $20 minimum.
How much does a registered agent cost in Idaho?
Every Idaho LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in Idaho. Acting as your own agent costs nothing, but your address goes on the public record and you must be available at that address during business hours. Commercial registered agent services charge a yearly fee for the same role.
The BusinessAnywhere registered agent service is free for the first year and $147 a year after that, with every document scanned to your online dashboard the day it arrives.
Our Idaho registered agent guide explains the state rules in full.
If you are weighing the free option, read can I be my own registered agent first.
Does an Idaho LLC need an EIN, and what does it cost?
An EIN costs nothing when you apply directly with the IRS. An Idaho LLC needs one to hire employees, to open a business bank account and whenever it has more than one member. US residents with an SSN or ITIN apply through the IRS online EIN application and receive the number at the end of the session.
Founders outside the United States cannot use the online tool. They apply by phone, fax or post with IRS Form SS-4, and do not need an SSN to do it. The BusinessAnywhere EIN application service handles that process for $97. Our guide on how to obtain an EIN for your LLC covers both routes.
What other Idaho LLC fees should you budget for?
These fees apply only when you need the service. They are the Idaho state charges as of October 2026.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $20 online, $40 paper | Paper filings carry a $20 manual surcharge |
| Expedited filing | $40 within 8 working hours, $100 same day | Same-day requests must arrive before 1 p.m. Mountain Time |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | Certificate of Existence, orderable online from SOS |
| Certified copy | $0.25 per page plus $10 | Idaho Code 30-21-214 |
| Amending the articles | $30 online, $50 paper | Amendment to Certificate of Organization |
| DBA (assumed or trade name) | $25 online, $45 paper | Certificate of Assumed Business Name, filed with SOS |
| Changing registered agent | $0 online, $20 on paper | Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent, or Both |
| Foreign LLC registration | $100 online, $120 paper | Foreign Registration Statement |
| Reinstatement after dissolution | All fees owed at dissolution | Apply within 10 years of dissolution through SOSBiz (Idaho Code 30-21-603) |
An operating agreement carries no state fee in Idaho, and Idaho does not collect it, but every LLC should have one to set out ownership and decision rights. BusinessAnywhere sells an operating agreement template for $97.
What happens if you miss an Idaho LLC deadline?
Idaho charges no late fee, but a missed annual report is a ground for administrative dissolution. The Secretary of State sends a notice, and the LLC has 60 days to file before it is dissolved.
A dissolved Idaho LLC can reinstate within 10 years by filing through SOSBiz and paying every fee owed. Reinstatement relates back to the date of dissolution, so the LLC is treated as if it had never lapsed.
If you intend to close the business, file formally instead of letting it lapse. Our guide on how to dissolve an LLC in Idaho sets out the steps.
How does Idaho compare with other states?
Idaho costs the median to form and nothing to keep. Its $100 online formation fee matches the national median, and the free annual report means a small LLC pays the state nothing after year one.
| State | Formation fee | Yearly state fees (minimum) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $100 | $0 | $100 online to form, free annual report |
| Utah LLC cost | $59 | $18 | $18 annual renewal |
| Montana LLC cost | $35 | $0 | Cheapest formation fee; free annual report if filed by 15 April |
| Oregon LLC cost | $100 | $100 | $100 to form, $100 annual report |
| Washington LLC cost | $180 | $70 | $180 to form, $70 annual report |
| Wyoming LLC cost | $100 | $60 | $60 minimum license tax, no income tax |
For all 51 jurisdictions side by side, see our full table of LLC cost by state.
How to form an Idaho LLC for $0 plus state fees
BusinessAnywhere files your Idaho LLC for $0 plus the $100 state fee. The filing comes with a free first year of registered agent service, so your first-year cost is the state fee and nothing else.
- Formation: $0 service fee plus the Idaho filing fee.
- Registered agent: free for the first year, then $147 a year.
- EIN application: $97, with no SSN required for non-US founders.
- Compliance reminders: every Idaho deadline on this page tracked in your dashboard.
- Virtual mailbox: a US street address with mail scanning, from $20 a month.
Start with our LLC formation service, or read the full guide on how to start an LLC in Idaho first.
Idaho LLC cost FAQs
How much does an LLC cost in Idaho?
An Idaho LLC costs $100 to form online or $120 on paper. The annual report is free, so most small LLCs pay nothing to the state after formation.
Is the Idaho annual report free?
Yes. Idaho charges no fee for the LLC annual report, but it must be filed by the last day of the formation anniversary month every year.
Why does a paper filing cost $20 more in Idaho?
Idaho adds a $20 manual data entry surcharge to paper forms that could have been filed online through SOSBiz.
Does Idaho charge a franchise tax on LLCs?
No. The $20 Idaho minimum tax applies to corporations. LLCs taxed as partnerships or disregarded entities pass profit through to their members.
What happens if an Idaho LLC misses its annual report?
The Secretary of State sends a notice, and the LLC has 60 days to file before it is administratively dissolved. It can reinstate within 10 years by paying every fee owed.
How much does an Idaho LLC cost over three years?
At the minimum, $100 in state fees, all paid at formation. With a commercial registered agent from year two at $147 a year, the three-year total is $394.
Sources
- Idaho Secretary of State, business forms and fees
- Idaho Code 30-21-213, annual report
- Idaho Code 30-21-214, fees
- Idaho Legislature, H0054 (2017) fee schedule: annual report no fee
- Idaho Code 30-21-602, administrative dissolution
- Official Idaho source: Certificate of good standing fee
- Official Idaho source: Reinstatement after dissolution fee
Fees change. Every figure on this page was checked against the official source in October 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Idaho Secretary of State before you file.
