{"id":4427,"date":"2026-01-22T11:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/?p=4427"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:21:45","slug":"cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheapest State to Form an LLC? 2026 Ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n    \/* --- CORE STYLES (Your Custom Colors & Settings) --- *\/\n    :root {\n        --ws-primary: #00AEEF;\n        --ws-secondary: #2C3E50;\n        --ws-accent: #902586;\n        --ws-success: #27ae60;\n        --ws-warning: #f59e0b;\n        --ws-danger: #e74c3c;\n        --ws-bg-light: #f8f9fa;\n        --ws-card-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n    }\n\n    .ws-article-container {\n        font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n        line-height: 1.7;\n        color: #374151;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    \/* BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) Box *\/\n    .ws-bluf-box {\n        background: #f0fdf4;\n        border: 2px solid var(--ws-success);\n        border-radius: 12px;\n        padding: 25px;\n        margin-bottom: 30px;\n        position: relative;\n    }\n    .ws-bluf-title {\n        background: var(--ws-success);\n        color: white;\n        display: inline-block;\n        padding: 5px 15px;\n        border-radius: 20px;\n        font-weight: 800;\n        font-size: 0.85rem;\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\n    }\n    .ws-bluf-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));\n        gap: 15px;\n    }\n    .ws-bluf-item strong { color: var(--ws-secondary); 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Here is the cheat sheet for the cheapest and safest states:<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ws-bluf-grid\">\n            <div class=\"ws-bluf-item\">\n                <strong>\ud83c\udfc6 New Mexico<\/strong>\n                Best Overall Value ($0 Annual Fee)\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-bluf-item\">\n                <strong>\ud83d\udd12 Wyoming<\/strong>\n                Best for Privacy &#038; Remote Sellers\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ws-bluf-item\">\n                <strong>\ud83d\udcc9 Kentucky<\/strong>\n                Lowest Upfront Filing Cost ($40)\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p class=\"ws-intro\">\n        Finding the <strong>cheapest state to form or open a LLC in USA<\/strong> is the first strategic move for any smart entrepreneur looking to sell on Amazon Remotely, Open a LLC in USA to run Freelance Business, call center or Selling on Shopify. But &#8220;cheap&#8221; can be misleading. <\/p>\n    <p>A state like Arkansas lures you in with a low $45 filing fee, only to hit you with a mandatory $150 franchise tax every year.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n        To prevent you from falling into these tax traps, we analyzed the <strong>2026 Fee Structures<\/strong> from all 50 Secretary of State databases. We didn&#8217;t just rank by startup cost, we ranked by <strong>Total First-Year Cost<\/strong> (Filing Fee + Annual Report), giving you the true financial picture.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking\/#%F0%9F%8F%86_The_2026_Top_Picks_LLC_by_Category\" >\ud83c\udfc6 The 2026 Top Picks LLC by Category<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking\/#New_Mexico_%E2%80%93_Best_for_Zero_Maintenance\" >New Mexico \u2013 Best for Zero Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking\/#Wyoming_%E2%80%93_Best_for_Privacy_E-com\" >Wyoming \u2013 Best for Privacy &#038; E-com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking\/#Kentucky_%E2%80%93_Best_for_Lowest_Startup_Cost\" >Kentucky \u2013 Best for Lowest Startup Cost<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking\/#%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8_50-State_LLC_Cost_Ranking_Verified_2026_Data\" >\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 50-State LLC Cost Ranking (Verified 2026 Data)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/cheapest-state-to-form-an-llc-ranking\/#%F0%9F%9A%80_Essential_Next_Steps\" >\ud83d\ude80 Essential Next Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%86_The_2026_Top_Picks_LLC_by_Category\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc6 The 2026 Top Picks LLC by Category<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <div class=\"ws-info-grid-3\">\n        <div class=\"ws-info-card ws-card-green\">\n            <span class=\"ws-card-icon\">\ud83e\udd47<\/span>\n            <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Mexico_%E2%80%93_Best_for_Zero_Maintenance\"><\/span>New Mexico \u2013 Best for Zero Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <ul>\n                <li><strong>Start:<\/strong> $50<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Annual:<\/strong> $0<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <p>New Mexico is the only state with a low startup fee AND zero annual reports. It allows for anonymous ownership and is the cheapest long-term option.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ws-info-card ws-card-purple\">\n            <span class=\"ws-card-icon\">\ud83e\udd48<\/span>\n            <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wyoming_%E2%80%93_Best_for_Privacy_E-com\"><\/span>Wyoming \u2013 Best for Privacy &#038; E-com<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <ul>\n                <li><strong>Start:<\/strong> $100<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Annual:<\/strong> $60<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <p>While slightly more expensive than NM, Wyoming offers stronger asset protection laws and is the industry standard for non-resident Amazon sellers.<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/how-to-form-a-wyoming-llc-remotely\/\" style=\"font-weight:bold; color:var(--ws-accent);\">Read the Wyoming Guide \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ws-info-card ws-card-orange\">\n            <span class=\"ws-card-icon\">\ud83e\udd49<\/span>\n            <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kentucky_%E2%80%93_Best_for_Lowest_Startup_Cost\"><\/span>Kentucky \u2013 Best for Lowest Startup Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <ul>\n                <li><strong>Start:<\/strong> $40<\/li>\n                <li><strong>Annual:<\/strong> $15<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <p>If your priority is spending the absolute minimum *today* to get your Articles of Organization, Kentucky is the current price leader at $40.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ws-ad-container\">\n        <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8831630778442397\"\n             crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n             style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n             data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n             data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8831630778442397\"\n             data-ad-slot=\"5208988166\"><\/ins>\n        <script>\n             (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n        <\/script>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8_50-State_LLC_Cost_Ranking_Verified_2026_Data\"><\/span>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 50-State LLC Cost Ranking (Verified 2026 Data)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <p>This table is sorted by the <strong>Lowest Initial Filing Fee<\/strong>. Pay close attention to the &#8220;Annual Fee&#8221; and &#8220;Hidden Costs&#8221; columns to avoid expensive surprises.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"ws-table-wrapper\">\n        <table class=\"ws-50-state-table\">\n            <thead>\n                <tr>\n                    <th class=\"col-rank\">#<\/th>\n                    <th class=\"col-state\">State<\/th>\n                    <th class=\"col-fee\">Filing Fee<\/th>\n                    <th class=\"col-fee\">Annual Fee<\/th>\n                    <th class=\"col-notes\">Hidden Costs \/ Notes<\/th>\n                <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">1<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Kentucky<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$40<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$15<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-best\">Lowest Start<\/span> Simple annual report.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">2<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Arkansas<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$45<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$150<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-warn\">Tax Trap<\/span> Mandatory franchise tax.<\/td><\/tr>\n                \n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">3<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">New Mexico<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$0<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-best\">Best Value<\/span> No annual report required.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">4<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Missouri<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$0<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">No annual report required.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">5<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Mississippi<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$0<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Must file report, but fee is $0.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">6<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Colorado<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$10<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Very fast online filing.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">7<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Hawaii<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$15<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Isolated banking hours.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">8<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Michigan<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$25<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Standard annual fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">9<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Iowa<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$45<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Biennial (every 2 years) report.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">10<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Arizona<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$0<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-warn\">Publication<\/span> Newspaper notice cost ~$150+.<\/td><\/tr>\n                \n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">11<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Utah<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$54<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$18<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Small annual renewal fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">12<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">California<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$70<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$800<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-warn\">Expensive<\/span> $800 min tax every year.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">13<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Montana<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$70<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$20<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Low maintenance costs.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">14<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Delaware<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$90<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$300<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Standard for VC\/Startups. Tax due June 1.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">15<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Indiana<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$95<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$30<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Biennial report ($30 every 2 years).<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">16<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Ohio<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$99<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$0<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">No annual report\/fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                \n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">17<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Wyoming<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$60<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-best\">Privacy<\/span> Best for remote sellers.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">18<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Georgia<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Simple annual registration.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">19<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Idaho<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$0<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Report required, but $0 fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">20<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Oregon<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Flat fees for everything.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">21<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Virginia<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual registration fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">22<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Washington<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$200<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$60<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Initial fee varies ($180-$200).<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">23<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Louisiana<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$35<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Low annual fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">24<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Maryland<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$300<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Personal Property Return required.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">25<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Oklahoma<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$25<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual certificate fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                \n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">26<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">North Dakota<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$135<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report due Nov 15.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">27<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Florida<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$125<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$138<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-warn\">Strict<\/span> $400 penalty if late.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">28<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">N. Carolina<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$125<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$200<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report is pricey.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">29<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Pennsylvania<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$125<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$70<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Decennial filing (every 10 years).<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">30<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">New Jersey<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$125<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$75<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">31<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">South Carolina<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$110<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$0<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">No report unless S-Corp.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">32<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">W. Virginia<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$25<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report due July 1.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">33<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Nebraska<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$105<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$10<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-warn\">Publication<\/span> Newspaper notice required.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">34<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Connecticut<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$120<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$80<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report due Mar 31.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">35<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Rhode Island<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$150<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">36<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Vermont<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$125<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$35<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">37<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Kansas<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$160<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">38<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Wisconsin<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$130<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$25<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">39<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Maine<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$175<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$85<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">40<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Illinois<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$150<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$75<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">41<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">New Hampshire<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Annual report fee.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">42<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">South Dakota<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$150<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$50<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">No state income tax.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">43<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Alabama<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$200<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$100+<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Privilege tax (min $100).<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">44<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">New York<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$200<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$9<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\"><span class=\"badge-warn\">Very Expensive<\/span> Publication ~$1000.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">45<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Alaska<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$250<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$100<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Biennial report ($100).<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">46<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Texas<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$300<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$0<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Franchise tax only if rev > $1.23M.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">47<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Tennessee<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$300<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$300<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Minimum franchise tax applies.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">48<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Nevada<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$425<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$350<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Business license fee included.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">49<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">Massachusetts<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$500<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$500<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Very expensive to maintain.<\/td><\/tr>\n                <tr><td class=\"col-rank\">50<\/td><td class=\"col-state\">D.C.<\/td><td class=\"col-fee\">$99<\/td><td class=\"col-bad-fee\">$300<\/td><td class=\"col-notes\">Biennial report ($300).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ws-ad-container\">\n        <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8831630778442397\"\n             crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n             style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n             data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n             data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8831630778442397\"\n             data-ad-slot=\"5208988166\"><\/ins>\n        <script>\n             (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n        <\/script>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"faq\" class=\"ws-faq\">\n        <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        \n        <details>\n            <summary>What is the absolute cheapest state to form an LLC?<\/summary>\n            <div>For initial setup, <strong>Kentucky ($40)<\/strong> is the cheapest. However, for long-term ownership, <strong>New Mexico<\/strong> is superior because it has a $50 setup fee but <strong>$0 annual fees<\/strong> and requires no annual reporting.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>Which state has the lowest annual LLC fees?<\/summary>\n            <div>Several states have <strong>$0 annual report fees<\/strong>. These include: New Mexico, Missouri, Mississippi, Arizona, Idaho, Ohio, and South Carolina. Among these, New Mexico and Missouri are the safest &#8220;zero annual fee&#8221; options without hidden publication costs.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>Do I need to visit the US to open my LLC?<\/summary>\n            <div>No. The entire process can be done online. You can hire a Registered Agent to receive your mail, file your Articles of Organization digitally, and use your LLC documents to open a US bank account via Fintechs.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>Why is Delaware so popular if it is expensive?<\/summary>\n            <div>Delaware is popular for startups planning to raise Venture Capital (VC) funding because of its specific court system. For a regular small business or freelancer, Delaware is often <strong>too expensive<\/strong> due to the $300 annual franchise tax.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        \n        <details>\n            <summary>Is Texas a good state for foreign LLCs?<\/summary>\n            <div>Texas is excellent if you plan to do significant business. While the filing fee is high ($300), there is <strong>no annual fee<\/strong> unless your revenue exceeds roughly $1.23 million. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/texas-llc-formation-guide\/\">Texas LLC Guide<\/a> for more.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ws-alert\" style=\"background:#eff6ff; border-left:4px solid var(--ws-primary); margin-top:40px;\">\n        <h3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:var(--ws-primary);\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%80_Essential_Next_Steps\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude80 Essential Next Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n        <p>Now that you&#8217;ve compared the costs, dive deeper into our step-by-step formation guides:<\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n            <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/how-to-form-a-wyoming-llc-remotely\/\" style=\"font-weight:bold; color:var(--ws-secondary);\">How to Form a Wyoming LLC Remotely (Full Guide)<\/a><\/li>\n            <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/blog\/texas-llc-formation-guide\/\" style=\"font-weight:bold; color:var(--ws-secondary);\">The Texas LLC Formation Guide<\/a><\/li>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/wholesaleseeker.com\/wholesale-directory\/\" style=\"font-weight:bold; color:var(--ws-secondary);\">Browse the WholesaleSeeker Directory<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u26a1 Quick Verdict: The 2026 Winners Don&#8217;t have time to read the full 50-state analysis? 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