US LLC Decision Suite

The #1 choice for non-residents. Low fees, high privacy, and no state income tax.

The gold standard for VC-backed startups. $300 annual franchise tax due June 1st.

The hidden gem. $0 annual fees and strong privacy. Great for holding companies.

Popular for real estate. $138.75 annual report due May 1st ($400 late fee).

Privilege tax minimum ($100) is repealed for most small LLCs starting 2024.

No state income tax, but filing fees are on the higher side. Biennial reporting.

Low filing fee and no annual report, but requires newspaper publication in some counties.

Very low initial filing fee, but the annual franchise tax is $150 flat.

Mandatory $800 annual franchise tax (first-year exemption expired Dec 2023). High regulatory environment.

Very cheap to set up ($50) and maintain ($10/year). Public records are easily accessible.

Moderate fees. Business entity tax was repealed.

Biennial reporting ($300 every 2 years). High regulation environment.

Straightforward registration process. Annual registration ($50) required.

Low fees, but high cost of living and operations. General Excise Tax (GET) applies.

No annual report fee, which is a great perk. Standard filing costs.

Moderate fees. Series LLCs are popular here for real estate.

Biennial reporting keeps maintenance costs low.

Low filing fees and biennial reports make it affordable.

Slightly higher initial filing fee compared to neighbors.

One of the cheapest states for both filing and annual maintenance.

Standard fees. Unique civil law system doesn't impact LLCs much.

Higher filing fees. Annual report required.

High annual personal property return fee ($300). Slow processing unless expedited.

Very expensive. $500 to file and $500 every year. Avoid unless necessary.

Very affordable setup and maintenance ($25/year).

No annual fee (informational report due Dec 31). Filing fee $155.

Low cost leader. Minimal fees and simple maintenance.

Very cheap to start ($50) and no annual fee.

Lowest filing fee ($35). Famous for tax-free vehicle registration.

Biennial report ($13). Requires newspaper publication.

Expensive ($425 start, $350/yr) but offers strong asset protection.

No income tax on wages, but LLCs pay 5% on interest/dividends.

Standard Mid-Atlantic fees. Annual report $75.

Publication requirement can cost $200-$1000+. Biennial statement $9.

Annual report fee is $200, which is higher than average.

Moderate fees. Slower processing times for standard filings.

No annual report or fee required. Good value.

Low annual certificate fee. Business friendly.

Flat $100 fees for filing and annual renewal.

New annual report requirement starting 2025 ($7). Publication required.

Fees are slightly above average.

No annual report to Secretary of State, handled via tax return.

No state income tax. Good alternative to WY for some.

High minimum filing and annual fees ($300). No tax on wages.

No state income tax. Filing is $300, no annual fee but report required.

Low filing and renewal fees. Business friendly.

Reasonable annual maintenance costs.

Standard fees. Easy online filing system.

No state income tax (but capital gains tax exists). Hub for tech.

Low annual fee. Standard filing process.

Moderate filing fee, low annual maintenance.