U.S. business formation planning
Estimate your LLC startup cost before you file.
LLCCostKit helps founders compare state filing fees, recurring report/franchise costs, registered-agent budgets, and hidden first-year setup expenses. It is built for planning, not legal advice.
LLC cost calculator
Fast LLC cost comparisons
First-year budget
Combine state filing, registered agent, operating agreement, DBA, local permits, and accounting setup into one working number.
Recurring obligations
Annual reports, franchise tax, business licenses, and registered-agent renewals can matter more than the initial filing fee.
State pages
Each state page includes planning numbers, official-source links, cost notes, and next-step checklists.
Lower-cost states by filing + recurring baseline
| State | Filing | Recurring baseline | Year-one baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Mississippi | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Missouri | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| New Mexico | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $15 | $55 |
| Montana | $35 | $20 | $55 |
| Colorado | $50 | $10 | $60 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $15 | $65 |
| Utah | $54 | $18 | $72 |
| Michigan | $50 | $25 | $75 |
LLC cost by state
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