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How much does an LLC cost in Tennessee?

Forming an LLC in Tennessee costs $307 in state fees. After that, Tennessee charges $300 a year for the Tennessee annual report. Five-year state total: $1,807. As of October 2026.

Tennessee filing fee$307once, to form
5 years of yearly fees$1,500the state's own schedule
5-year state cost$1,807Tennessee's fees only, whoever files
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Every cost of a Tennessee LLC, in the order you pay it

Each line links to the official page, so you can check the number yourself.

  1. 1

    Filing fee to form the LLC

    Day one

    Tennessee charges $307 to file the formation document, whoever files it. Filing it yourself on Tennessee's official site costs only that. We file it for $123.75 with the operating agreement included; the 7 steps are the same either way.

  2. 2

    Registered agent

    Optional cost

    $0 if you serve as your own agent and accept that your address goes on the public record. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Tennessee registered agent rules.

  3. 3

    EIN from the IRS

    Free

    The IRS issues the federal tax ID free at irs.gov. We can get it for you for $41.25 if you have an SSN.

  4. 4

    Licenses and sales tax

    Varies by business

    License fees depend on the business and the city or county, so no single number applies. Start at Tennessee Business Services. Tennessee sales tax permit rules and our guides by industry list what applies.

  5. 5

    The yearly state filing

    Every year

    The Tennessee annual report is due the 1st day of the 4th month after your fiscal year end, with a state fee of $300. Tennessee annual report details and free reminders.

  6. 6

    State taxes on the LLC

    Check this

    Tennessee LLCs must register for and pay franchise and excise taxes; the minimum franchise tax is $100. Federal income tax passes through to the owners unless the LLC elects otherwise.

  7. 7

    Certificate of good standing

    When a bank asks

    Banks and lenders often ask for proof the LLC is active. Tennessee calls it a Certificate of Existence and charges $20. How to order it in Tennessee.

  8. 8

    Closing the LLC later

    At the end

    Dissolving the LLC: Tennessee's fee is $40. How to dissolve an LLC in Tennessee.

Tennessee LLC costs, yourself or with us

CostFile it yourselfWith Vermilion Vitez
Tennessee filing fee (paid to the state)$307$307
Filing service, operating agreement included$0$123.75
Registered agent, per year (optional)$0 if you serve yourself$74.25
EINFree from the IRSFree, or $41.25 if we get it
Tennessee annual report$300$300
Tennessee state fees over 5 years (filing + yearly fees)$1,807$1,807

State fees: Tennessee filing fee as charged at our checkout; yearly fee and five-year total from our state fee table (verified ). Annual report, $300 minimum (covers up to 6 members; +$50 per additional member, max $3,000), due the 1st day of the 4th month after fiscal year end. Franchise & excise tax is separate.

Due today with us$443.93$123.75 plus Tennessee's $307, with the $13.18 card processing fee shown before you pay.

Tennessee's fees are the same whoever files, so the fair comparison is year two, when the registered agent renews. Ours renews at $74.25, the same as the first year.

Filing it yourself is a reasonable choice if you are comfortable on the state site. Everything above links to the official page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LLC cost in Tennessee?

Forming an LLC in Tennessee costs $307 in state fees. After that, Tennessee charges $300 a year for the Tennessee annual report. Five-year state total: $1,807.

Is there a yearly fee for a Tennessee LLC?

Yes. The Tennessee annual report costs $300 and is due the 1st day of the 4th month after your fiscal year end.

Can I form a Tennessee LLC for just the state fee?

Yes. File it yourself with Tennessee's business filing office and pay only the $307 state fee. Serve as your own registered agent and get the EIN free from the IRS.

What does it cost to have Vermilion Vitez form a Tennessee LLC?

$123.75 plus Tennessee's $307, with the operating agreement included. Checkout shows the full total with the card processing fee before you pay ($443.93). Our registered agent is optional at $74.25 a year.

What other costs come later for a Tennessee LLC?

Licenses and permits for your kind of business, sales tax registration if you sell taxable goods or services, a certificate of good standing when a bank asks, and a filing fee if you ever close the LLC. Each is listed above with the official link.

More Tennessee business guides

Start an LLC Registered agent Annual report Good standing Name search Sales tax permit Dissolve an LLC Change agent Amend an LLC Change the name Withdraw a foreign LLC

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