Michigan LLC cost at a glance
| Cost | Michigan amount |
|---|---|
| Cost to form | $50 |
| Annual statement | $25 ($75 for a professional LLC) |
| When it is due | 15 February every year |
| State tax on the LLC | No entity-level tax unless the LLC elects to be taxed as a corporation |
| First-year state fees (minimum) | $50 |
| Yearly state fees after that (minimum) | $25 |
| 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 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and other official Michigan sources listed at the end of this page.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Michigan?
LARA charges $50 to file Articles of Organization for a Michigan LLC, online or by mail. A professional LLC (PLLC) pays the same $50 to form.
Expedited review for a new LLC costs $50 for 24-hour service or $100 for same-day service, and LARA also sells 2-hour service for $500 and 1-hour service for $1,000. A name reservation costs $25.
Our walkthrough on how to file articles of organization in Michigan covers the form field by field.
How much does a Michigan LLC cost every year?
Every Michigan LLC files an annual statement by 15 February, and the fee is $25. The statement is filed online through the MiBusiness Registry portal. An LLC formed after 30 September does not file on the 15 February immediately after formation.
A professional LLC pays $75 for the same statement. At $25 a year, Michigan is one of the cheapest states to keep an LLC in good standing: the formation fee plus two annual statements comes to $100.
What does a Michigan LLC cost over the first three years?
The table below adds up the state fees a Michigan LLC pays in its first three years, using the minimum amounts Michigan 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 | $50 | $50 |
| Year 2 | $25 | $172 |
| Year 3 | $25 | $172 |
| Three-year total | $100 | $394 |
Does Michigan charge a franchise tax or income tax on LLCs?
Michigan charges no franchise tax and no entity-level tax on an LLC taxed as a partnership or a disregarded entity. The 6% Corporate Income Tax applies only to an LLC taxed as a corporation.
Profit flows through to the members’ Michigan individual income tax returns. Michigan also offers an optional flow-through entity tax that an LLC can elect.
How much does a registered agent cost in Michigan?
Every Michigan LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in Michigan. 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 Michigan 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 a Michigan LLC need an EIN, and what does it cost?
An EIN costs nothing when you apply directly with the IRS. A Michigan 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 Michigan LLC fees should you budget for?
These fees apply only when you need the service. They are the Michigan state charges as of October 2026.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $25 | Application for Reservation of Name for an LLC; can be reserved again on expiration by filing a new application and fee |
| Expedited filing | $50 (24 hr) or $100 (same day) for formations; $500 (2 hr) or $1,000 (1 hr) | For filings on existing entities 24-hour is $100 and same day $200; 2-hour and 1-hour same-day service also available |
| Certified copy | $16 minimum (first 6 pages), $1 each additional page | Expedited copies cost 25% more ($20 minimum, $1.25 per additional page) |
| Amending the articles | $25 | Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Organization |
| DBA (assumed or trade name) | $25 | Certificate of Assumed Name filed with LARA |
| Changing registered agent | $5 | Certificate of Change of Registered Office and/or Resident Agent |
| Foreign LLC registration | $50 | Application for Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Michigan |
| Reinstatement after dissolution | $50 plus $25 per missed annual statement | Certificate of Restoration of Good Standing filed online with all delinquent annual statements ($125 each for a PLLC) |
An operating agreement carries no state fee in Michigan, and Michigan 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 a Michigan LLC deadline?
A standard Michigan LLC pays no late fee for a missed annual statement, but it loses good standing. After two years without statements, the LLC is no longer in good standing and its name becomes available to other businesses. A PLLC pays a $50 late fee after 15 February.
Restoring good standing costs $50 plus $25 for each missed statement, filed online together with the overdue statements. An LLC that missed two years pays $100 to restore.
If you intend to close the business, file formally instead of letting it lapse. Our guide on how to dissolve an LLC in Michigan sets out the steps.
How does Michigan compare with other states?
Michigan is one of the cheapest states to form and keep an LLC. Its $50 formation fee is half the $100 national median, and the $25 annual statement is a third of the $75 Illinois annual report. Ohio charges nothing after formation but costs $99 to form.
| State | Formation fee | Yearly state fees (minimum) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $50 | $25 | $50 to form, $25 annual statement |
| Ohio LLC cost | $99 | $0 | $99 to form, no annual report |
| Indiana LLC cost | $100 | $16 | $32 report every two years |
| Illinois | $150 | $75 | $75 annual report |
| Wyoming LLC cost | $100 | $60 | $60 minimum license tax, no income tax |
| Delaware LLC cost | $110 | $400 | $400 flat annual tax due 1 June |
For all 51 jurisdictions side by side, see our full table of LLC cost by state.
How to form a Michigan LLC for $0 plus state fees
BusinessAnywhere files your Michigan LLC for $0 plus the $50 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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan first.
Michigan LLC cost FAQs
How much does an LLC cost in Michigan?
A Michigan LLC costs $50 to form and $25 a year for the annual statement. A professional LLC pays $75 for its annual statement.
When is the Michigan LLC annual statement due?
By 15 February every year. An LLC formed after 30 September skips the 15 February that immediately follows its formation.
Is there a late fee for the Michigan annual statement?
Not for a standard LLC. A PLLC pays $50. A standard LLC that skips statements for two years loses good standing, and restoring it costs $50 plus $25 per missed statement.
Does Michigan charge franchise tax on LLCs?
No. Michigan’s 6% Corporate Income Tax applies only to LLCs taxed as corporations. Other LLCs pass profit to the members’ individual returns.
Can I file the Michigan annual statement on paper?
No. LARA requires LLC annual statements to be filed online through the MiBusiness Registry portal.
How much does a Michigan LLC cost over three years?
At the minimum, $100 in state fees: $50 to form and two $25 annual statements. With a commercial registered agent from year two at $147 a year, the total is $394.
Sources
- Michigan LARA, filing fees
- Michigan LARA, LLC annual filings
- Michigan LARA, restore an LLC to good standing
- Michigan Department of Treasury, Corporate Income Tax
- Official Michigan source: Name reservation fee
- Official Michigan source: Expedited filing fee
Fees change. Every figure on this page was checked against the official source in October 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) before you file.
