Looking only at the initial filing fee is the #1 mistake new founders make. An LLC with a $70 filing fee can cost you $870 in Year 1 due to mandatory franchise taxes.
While California's initial filing fee is only $70, every California LLC must pay a mandatory $800 annual franchise tax to the California Franchise Tax Board, even if you generate $0 in revenue.
Under Section 206 of NY LLC Law, you must publish a notice of formation in two local county newspapers for six consecutive weeks, adding $300 to $1,200 in publishing costs beyond the $200 state fee.
Wyoming pairs a $102 state filing fee with a $60 minimum annual license tax, zero personal state income tax, zero corporate state tax, and full owner anonymity.
Includes initial state fee, recurring annual fee, and true Year-1 total cost.
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FileUSLLC charges a simple $399 service fee. You pay the exact official state fee directly to the government. We include your IRS EIN, registered agent, and bank-ready operating agreement.
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