LLC Formation Costs

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

Starting a Tennessee LLC costs $300 to file. After that, Annual Report, every year, $300. The state side over three years is $900.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$300Articles of Organization Limited Liability Company (SS-4270), Tennessee Secretary of State
Annual ReportYearly$300Annual Report, every year, $300
Registered agentYearlyfrom $149Required. A Tennessee resident, or a business entity formed in Tennessee or authorized there with an office at the registered office street address.
ExpediteOptionalNot publishedPer the state’s own pages
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$300$499
3 years$900$1,497
5 years$1,500$2,495

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Tennessee 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 + $300 state fee

Questions

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

$300 to file. Over three years the state side is $900; with Mainstay Filing it is $1,497.

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

Annual Report, every year, $300.

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