LLC Formation Costs

LLC Formation Costs › Michigan

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Michigan? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Michigan LLC costs $50 to file. After that, Annual Statement, every year, $25. The state side over three years is $100.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$50Articles of Organization (CSCL/CD-700), Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Annual StatementYearly$25Annual Statement, every year, $25
Registered agentYearlyfrom $149Required. A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.
ExpediteOptional+$50 to +$1,00024 hours +$50; Same day +$100; 2 hours +$500; 1 hour +$1,000
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$50$249
3 years$100$697
5 years$150$1,145

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Michigan fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

Our pick

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $50 state fee

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Michigan?

$50 to file. Over three years the state side is $100; with Mainstay Filing it is $697.

What is the yearly cost of a Michigan LLC after the first year?

Annual Statement, every year, $25.

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