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How to withdraw a foreign LLC from Tennessee

An LLC formed elsewhere that stops doing business in Tennessee files a withdrawal with the state (Tennessee's fee is $20). That ends its Tennessee registration, yearly reports and fees; the LLC itself keeps existing at home. As of October 2026.

Tennessee state fee$20per the state's fee schedule
Our filing service$120we prepare and file it
State fee + ours$140card processing is added at checkout
Withdraw from Tennessee Formed in this state?

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The 5 steps to withdraw from Tennessee

Step 3 is the state filing; the rest stops the bills that keep coming after you leave.

  1. 1

    Withdraw, or dissolve?

    Where people get stuck

    Withdraw when the LLC was formed in another state and only stops operating in Tennessee. If Tennessee is the LLC's home state, dissolve it in Tennessee instead.

  2. 2

    Bring Tennessee filings and taxes current

    Before you file

    Many states will not accept a withdrawal while reports or state taxes are overdue, and some ask for a tax clearance. The Tennessee annual report is due the 1st day of the 4th month after your fiscal year end, with a state fee of $300. Check the Tennessee deadline.

  3. 3

    File the withdrawal with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with Tennessee's business filing office; Tennessee's fee is $20 (Tennessee fee schedule). The current form is on Tennessee's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  4. 4

    Close Tennessee tax accounts and licenses

    Easy to forget

    Cancel the Tennessee sales tax permit, payroll accounts and local licenses so returns stop coming due. Tennessee sales tax permit.

  5. 5

    End the Tennessee registered agent after the state confirms

    Last step

    Keep the agent until the withdrawal is filed, so legal papers served in the meantime still reach you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to withdraw a foreign LLC from Tennessee?

Tennessee's fee is $20 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Does withdrawing close my LLC?

No. The LLC keeps existing in its home state. Withdrawal only ends its registration in this state.

What if I just stop filing in Tennessee?

The state can revoke the registration, and unpaid fees, penalties and taxes can still be charged. Filing the withdrawal ends them cleanly.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA, or book a free call with us.

More Tennessee business guides

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

Nearby states

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Leaving a state

Have us file the Tennessee withdrawal

$120 plus Tennessee's $20 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Withdraw from Tennessee

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