TN LLC cost guide
Tennessee LLC cost calculator
Estimate the first-year cash cost to start an LLC in Tennessee, including the state filing baseline, annual/recurring baseline, registered-agent planning budget, and optional extra setup costs.
LLC cost calculator
Tennessee LLC cost snapshot
State filing baseline
$300
Approximate state formation filing cost used for planning.
Recurring baseline
$300
Approximate annual report, franchise, or recurring state baseline when applicable.
Registered agent budget
$100
Typical planning placeholder for a commercial registered-agent service.
What to budget beyond the Tennessee state fee
Operating agreement
Even single-member LLCs often keep an operating agreement for banking, ownership, and internal rules.
EIN and bank setup
The IRS EIN is usually free directly from the IRS, but banking, bookkeeping, and tax help can add cost.
Licenses and permits
City, county, professional, sales-tax, and industry licenses can be more important than the state filing fee.
Tennessee LLC first-year planning table
| State formation filing | $300 |
|---|---|
| Recurring state baseline | $300 |
| Registered agent planning estimate | $100 |
| Extra setup placeholder | $200 |
| Planning total | $900 |
Next steps before filing in Tennessee
- Check name availability on the official state filing site.
- Confirm the registered-agent requirement and address rules.
- Review annual report, franchise tax, publication, and local license obligations.
- Decide whether to file yourself or use a formation/registered-agent provider.
- Save a screenshot or PDF of the current official fee schedule before filing.