Verified with the state on Oct 28, 2026

How much does an LLC cost in Wisconsin?

Forming an LLC in Wisconsin costs $130 in state fees online ($170 on paper).

To keep it: Annual Report, $25 every year.

Over 3 years that is $180 in state fees, before any formation service.

Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in Wisconsin, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.

Wisconsin state fees

From the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.

FeeAmountWhenChecked
Articles of Organization (Form 502)$130
$170 on paper
Once, to form the LLCOct 28, 2026
Annual Report
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
$25every year, from the year after formationOct 28, 2026
3 years of state fees$180Filing everything yourself, without a formation service.

What you pay to the state, year by year

Year 1: $130 · Year 2: $25 · Year 3: $25

What it costs with a formation service (3 years)

State fees for Wisconsin 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.

ServicePackageRegistered agentYear 13 years
Northwest LLC $391st year free, then $125/year$169$469Visit site
Basic $01st year free, then $149/year (standalone price)$130$478Visit site
Basic $79Not included: $119/year$328$616Visit site
Starter $0Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year$229$677Visit site
Lite $0Not included: $199/year$329$777Visit site
Basic $0Not included: $249/year$379$927Visit site
Starter $297/yrIncluded$427$1,071Visit site
Basic $0Not included: $149/quarter$726$1,968Visit site
Free LLC $01st year free, then price not publishedPrice not publishedPrice not published
Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1.
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Not available in Wisconsin: 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 Wisconsin and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $180 over 3 years.

Registered agent in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin?

$130 in state filing fees for the Articles of Organization (Form 502) online, $170 on paper. A formation service adds its own price on top.

What does an LLC in Wisconsin cost per year?

Annual Report: $25, every year.

What does an LLC in Wisconsin cost over 3 years?

$180 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 $469 including a registered agent.

Which LLC service is cheapest in Wisconsin?

Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $469. The ranking is based only on these costs.

Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions site before you file.