Oklahoma LLC cost at a glance
| Cost | Oklahoma amount |
|---|---|
| Cost to form | $100 |
| Annual Certificate | $25 |
| When it is due | Anniversary of formation, with a 60-day grace period |
| State tax on the LLC | No franchise tax |
| First-year state fees (minimum) | $100 |
| 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 Oklahoma Secretary of State and other official Oklahoma sources listed at the end of this page.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Secretary of State charges $100 to file Articles of Organization for an LLC (18 O.S. 2055). That matches the $100 national median.
A name reservation costs $10, the same for each extension. A foreign LLC pays $300 to register, three times the domestic fee.
Our walkthrough on how to file articles of organization in Oklahoma covers the form field by field.
How much does an Oklahoma LLC cost every year?
Every Oklahoma LLC files an Annual Certificate with a $25 fee on the anniversary of its formation. The first certificate falls on the first anniversary.
At $25 a year, Oklahoma costs less to keep than Arkansas, with its $150 franchise tax, and matches Michigan’s $25 annual statement.
What does an Oklahoma LLC cost over the first three years?
The table below adds up the state fees an Oklahoma LLC pays in its first three years, using the minimum amounts Oklahoma 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 | $25 | $172 |
| Year 3 | $25 | $172 |
| Three-year total | $150 | $444 |
Does Oklahoma charge a franchise tax or income tax on LLCs?
Oklahoma has no franchise tax filing requirement from tax year 2024. The Oklahoma Tax Commission states that tax year 2023 was the last year franchise tax returns were required.
Members pay Oklahoma individual income tax on their share of profit. For 2026 the rates are 0%, 2.5%, 3.5% and 4.5%, with the top rate applying above $7,200 of taxable income for single filers.
How much does a registered agent cost in Oklahoma?
Every Oklahoma LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in Oklahoma. 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.
See whether BusinessAnywhere can be your registered agent in Oklahoma for the state-specific details.
If you are weighing the free option, read can I be my own registered agent first.
Does an Oklahoma LLC need an EIN, and what does it cost?
An EIN costs nothing when you apply directly with the IRS. An Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma LLC fees should you budget for?
These fees apply only when you need the service. They are the Oklahoma state charges as of October 2026.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $10 | Name reservation; extension or renewal also $10 |
| Certificate of good standing | $20 | Certificate of Good Standing |
| Amending the articles | $100 | Articles of Amendment, Oklahoma LLC (18 O.S. 2055) |
| DBA (assumed or trade name) | $25 | Trade name report (18 O.S. 1142) |
| Changing registered agent | $25 | Change of registered agent and/or office |
| Foreign LLC registration | $300 | Certificate of Registration, foreign LLC (18 O.S. 2055) |
| Reinstatement after dissolution | $0 form plus $25 per missed Annual Certificate | The reinstatement form has no fee, but an Annual Certificate is required for each year past due |
An operating agreement carries no state fee in Oklahoma, and Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma LLC deadline?
Oklahoma lists no late fee for the Annual Certificate, but a certificate still missing 60 days after the anniversary date makes the LLC inactive and not in good standing. The online record then shows the LLC as terminated or expired.
The reinstatement form itself has no fee. The LLC must file it with an Annual Certificate, at $25 each, for every year past due.
If you intend to close the business, file formally instead of letting it lapse. Our guide on how to dissolve an LLC in Oklahoma sets out the steps.
How does Oklahoma compare with other states?
Oklahoma sits at the median to form and below it to keep. Its $100 formation fee matches the national median, and its $25 Annual Certificate costs less each year than Arkansas’ $150 franchise tax, though more than Texas charges a small LLC.
| State | Formation fee | Yearly state fees (minimum) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $100 | $25 | $100 to form, $25 Annual Certificate |
| Texas LLC cost | $300 | $0 | $300 to form, $0 yearly under $2.65M revenue |
| Kansas LLC cost | $85 | $45 | $85 online to form, $90 report every two years |
| Arkansas | $45 | $150 | $45 online to form, $150 annual franchise tax |
| Missouri LLC cost | $50 | $0 | $50 online to form, no 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 Oklahoma LLC for $0 plus state fees
BusinessAnywhere files your Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma first.
Oklahoma LLC cost FAQs
How much does an LLC cost in Oklahoma?
An Oklahoma LLC costs $100 to form and $25 a year for the Annual Certificate.
When is the Oklahoma Annual Certificate due?
On the anniversary of the LLC’s formation every year, with a 60-day grace period.
What happens if I miss the Oklahoma Annual Certificate?
After the 60-day grace period, the LLC becomes inactive and not in good standing. Reinstatement requires a free reinstatement form plus a $25 Annual Certificate for each year past due.
Does Oklahoma charge franchise tax on LLCs?
No. Oklahoma has required no franchise tax returns since tax year 2024.
How much does a trade name cost in Oklahoma?
$25 to file a trade name report with the Secretary of State.
How much does an Oklahoma LLC cost over three years?
At the minimum, $150 in state fees: $100 to form and two $25 Annual Certificates. With a commercial registered agent from year two at $147 a year, the total is $444.
Sources
- Oklahoma Secretary of State, filing fees
- Oklahoma Secretary of State, business entity FAQs
- Oklahoma Tax Commission, other business taxes
- Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2025 legislative update
Fees change. Every figure on this page was checked against the official source in October 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Oklahoma Secretary of State before you file.
