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WHAT IS AN LLC?

An LLC is a Limited Liability Company. It is a business structure used to
protect the personal assets of its owners. LLCs are a “hybrid entity”, combining
the advantages of Corporations and Partnerships, without taking on their
disadvantages.

An LLC can be used to run a business, or it can be used to hold assets (such as
real estate, vehicles, boats, or aircraft).


WHERE IS THE BEST TO STATE TO FORM AN LLC?

It is best to form your Limited Liability Company in the state where you are
doing business. For most people, this is their home state.

For real estate investors, you’ll need to set up your LLC in the state where the
property is located since that is where you’re legally doing business.


HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FORM AN LLC?

As of 2024, the average state filing fee to form an LLC is $132. The majority of
the 50 states cost between $50 to $150.

You can see the LLC filing fees and annual fees in all 50 states here: LLC
filing fees by state.


EXPENSIVE STATES TO FORM AN LLC

There are a few states that have higher than average LLC filing fees, like
Alaska ($250), Massachusetts ($500), Tennessee ($300), and Texas ($300).

However, just because your state has high LLCs fees does not mean you should
form an LLC outside of your home state. Doing so will cost you even more!

If you form an LLC out-of-state, you’ll be required to register that
out-of-state LLC as a Foreign LLC in your home state. This will double your LLC
fees.


LLC ANNUAL REPORTS

Most states require LLCs to file and pay an LLC Annual Report (also called
Annual Fee). The average LLC Annual Report in the U.S. is $91. The majority of
the 50 states cost between $50 to $100 per year.


STATES WITH NO LLC ANNUAL REPORTS

There are few states where there is no LLC Annual Fee (although a report may be
due), such as Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico,
Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas.


STATES WITH EXPENSIVE ANNUAL LLC FEES

There are a few states with higher than average LLC Annual Report fees, like
California ($800), Delaware ($300), Maryland ($300), Massachusetts ($500),
Nevada ($500), Tennessee ($300), and Washington D.C. ($300).


“HIDDEN” LLC FEES

And, be careful, even if a state doesn’t have an Annual Fee (or they have a low
fee), they may take that money from elsewhere.

For example, in Connecticut, the Annual Report costs $20 each year, but
Connecticut also has something called the Business Entity Tax. The Business
Entity Tax is $250 every other year.

Make sure to click your state above and read our entire guide in order to
understand all of the costs associated with starting an LLC in your state.


LLC REGISTERED AGENT FEES

If an individual, such as you, a friend, or a family member will be your LLC’s
Registered Agent, then there is no additional cost here. If you prefer not to be
your LLC’s Registered Agent, and don’t want to use a friend or family member,
then you can hire a Commercial Registered Agent. Industry fees range between
$100 to $300 per year.

The company that we recommend, Northwest Registered Agent, charges $125 per
year. They have excellent customer service.


WHAT IS AN LLC REGISTERED AGENT?

A Registered Agent (also referred to as a Resident Agent or Statutory Agent) is
a person or company who agrees to accept legal mail and documents on behalf of
your LLC. All states (except for a few exceptions) require that your LLC list a
Registered Agent in your LLC Formation Documents.

The purpose of a Registered Agent is to make sure there is a reliable
person/company and a reliable street address (very few states accept PO Boxes)
where such documents can be delivered. Most companies try to trick you into
hiring them as your Registered Agent. They don’t explain that you (or anyone you
know) can be your LLC’s Registered Agent.


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HOW TO FORM A U.S. LLC

Non-US residents: If you want to form an LLC in the US, we recommend hiring
Doola.

Doola specializes in forming US LLCs for international entrepreneurs.

They'll form your LLC, open your business bank account, and help with taxes.
Doola also has excellent customer service.

Hope that helps!


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