LLC Formation and Maintenance Costs by State

LLC costs usually break down into **two types of fees**: 1. **A one-time filing fee** to form your LLC with the state 2. **A recurring fee** to keep your LLC in good standing - This is usually **annual** - In some states, it is charged **every two years** Missing the recurring fee is one of the most common reasons an LLC gets **administratively dissolved**. ## Choosing a state based on cost A lower fee does **not** automatically mean you should form there. ### If you are a non-US resident You can form your LLC in **any state**. You are **not required** to form in the place where you live. For non-US founders, **Wyoming** and **Delaware** are the two most common choices. That is largely for reasons beyond just fees, including: - **Privacy** - **Flexibility** - How well-understood their LLC laws are to **banks and courts** ### If you are a US resident It usually makes more sense to form in **your home state**. If you form in another state, you may also need to register as a **foreign LLC** in your home state. That can mean paying and maintaining **two states' worth of fees** instead of one. ## Why exact dollar amounts are not listed Fees change over time, and each state sets and updates its own: - Filing fee - Annual or biennial fee - Franchise tax Because of that, there is no fixed dollar table here. If you want the **current fee for a specific state**, or specifically for **Wyoming or Delaware**, check your dashboard or ask the doola team so the current fee can be confirmed before you file.