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LLC formation · Updated October 2026

Form an LLC in Any State: $0 Service Fee + State Fee

Every state charges its own filing fee. Inc Authority files your LLC for a $0 service fee, so your state's fee is the minimum you pay.

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Takes a few minutes online. Your state's fee is shown before you pay.

State filing fees for popular states

StateState filing fee
Texas$300
New York (plus newspaper publication)$200
Florida$125
Georgia$110
California (plus $800 yearly tax)$70

Fees verified with each state's official agency. Follow a state link for the full breakdown and ongoing costs. For other states, the filing fee is set by your state.

How it works

  1. Choose your state and answer a few questionsYour LLC name, who runs it, and your addresses.
  2. Pay your state's filing feeInc Authority prepares and files your formation document with the state for a $0 service fee.
  3. Get your approved documentsOnce the state approves the filing, your LLC exists and you can open a business bank account.

Common questions

Is forming an LLC really free?

No one can make it fully free, because every state charges a filing fee. "Free" here means Inc Authority charges $0 for its formation service, so your state fee is the minimum you pay.

Which state should I form my LLC in?

Most small businesses form in the state where they operate. Forming elsewhere usually means also registering in your home state, which adds fees.

Do I need a registered agent?

Most states require one. Inc Authority includes registered agent service for the first year; check the renewal terms during checkout.

Do I have to buy any add-ons?

No. Operating agreements, legal document packages and other extras are optional.