How much does an LLC cost in Tennessee?
Forming an LLC in Tennessee costs $300 in state fees.
To keep it: Annual Report, $300 every year; Franchise tax (minimum), $100 every year.
Over 3 years that is $1,200 in state fees, before any formation service.
Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in Tennessee, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.
Tennessee state fees
From the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.
| Fee | Amount | When | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (SS-4270) | $300 | Once, to form the LLC | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Annual Report Tennessee Secretary of State | $300 $300 for up to 6 members, plus $50 for each member over 6, up to $3,000. | every year, from the year after formation | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Franchise tax (minimum) Tennessee Department of Revenue | $100 Plus excise tax of 6.5% on net earnings. | every year, from the year you form it Due: 15th day of the 4th month after the fiscal year ends (April 15 for a calendar year) | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $20 | Once | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3 years of state fees | $1,200 | Filing everything yourself, without a formation service. | |
What you pay to the state, year by year
Year 1: $400 · Year 2: $400 · Year 3: $400
What it costs with a formation service (3 years)
State fees for Tennessee included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year free, then $125/year | $439 | $1,489 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | $400 | $1,498 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $119/year | $598 | $1,636 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | $499 | $1,697 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $199/year | $599 | $1,797 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $249/year | $649 | $1,947 | Visit site | |
| Included | $697 | $2,091 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $149/quarter | $996 | $2,988 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site |
Not available in Tennessee: Firstbase (forms LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming only, source).
Calculate it for your situation →
Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in Tennessee and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $1,200 over 3 years.
Registered agent in Tennessee
Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state where it is registered. You can act as your own if you meet the state's rules, or pay a service. Registered agent prices compared →
FAQ
How much does it cost to form (file) an LLC in Tennessee?
$300 in state filing fees for the Articles of Organization (SS-4270). A formation service adds its own price on top.
What does an LLC in Tennessee cost per year?
Annual Report: $300, every year. Franchise tax (minimum): $100, every year (15th day of the 4th month after the fiscal year ends (April 15 for a calendar year)).
What does an LLC in Tennessee cost over 3 years?
$1,200 in state fees if you file everything yourself and act as your own registered agent. With the cheapest formation service in our comparison it is $1,489 including a registered agent.
Which LLC service is cheapest in Tennessee?
Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $1,489. The ranking is based only on these costs.
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services site before you file.