What does an LLC
cost in your state?
Forming an LLC in California costs $800/year for ever. Forming it in Wyoming costs $60/year. The five-year cost gap between high and low states is over $3,500 before you even start operating. This calculator stacks filing fee + annual state fee + registered agent service across 20 states over a 1-10 year horizon.
your state & setup
Formation state
$800 annual franchise tax minimum
Horizon (years)
5 years
RA service fee/yr
California llc cost
$4,695
total cost over 5 years
year 1: $995
cost breakdown
State filing fees verified against each state Secretary of State website, April 2026. Registered agent fees from competitive market ($99-$200 typical). California, Massachusetts, New York post highest total cost; Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Pennsylvania lowest. NY publication requirement adds $1K-$2K in NYC.