LLC provider costs
3-Year LLC Cost Calculator
Compare provider entry packages by initial setup cost, first tax season, registered agent renewals, state fees, compliance, and tax prep.
Important
This is an educational estimate, not legal, tax, accounting, or formation advice. Provider pricing and package contents can change. Verify current pricing with each provider before you buy.
Step 1
Set your assumptions
The default view is a New Mexico-style setup: $50 state filing, no annual state report, and free IRS EIN handling. Change the numbers if your state or provider path is different.
One-time state fee paid when the LLC is formed. New Mexico is commonly $50.
Annual state report, franchise tax, or filing estimate. Use $0 if your state has no LLC annual report.
Annual tax-preparation estimate. Replace with your accountant's quote if known.
Step 2
Compare 3-year estimates
Initial setup shows what you usually pay to get formed. First tax season is separated because tax prep often happens the following year. Year 2 and Year 3 show recurring registered agent, compliance, and tax-prep assumptions.
State filing
$50
Compliance / year
$0
Tax prep / year
$500
| Provider | Initial setup | First tax season | Year 2 operating | Year 3 operating | 3-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BizeeBasic Low upfront formation package with first-year registered agent service included. Formation fee: $0Registered agent renewal: $119/yrEIN add-on in this estimate: $0 Notes & sourcesRegistered agent First year included with formation; standalone registered agent page lists $119/year. EIN Basic package does not advertise EIN as included; checkout materials have listed EIN as an add-on.
| $50 | $500 | $619 | $619 | $1,788 |
Northwest Registered AgentLLC formation Privacy-oriented formation package with first-year registered agent service included. Formation fee: $39Registered agent renewal: $125/yrEIN add-on in this estimate: $0 Notes & sourcesRegistered agent Registered agent service is included for year one, then renews at $125/year. EIN Northwest lists $200 EIN service for foreigners or founders without an SSN.
| $89 | $500 | $625 | $625 | $1,839 |
LegalZoomBasic Well-known self-guided formation package; registered agent is a separate annual service. Formation fee: $0Registered agent renewal: $249/yrEIN add-on in this estimate: $0 Notes & sourcesRegistered agent Registered agent service is listed separately at $249/year. EIN EIN service is listed separately at $79.
| $299 | $500 | $749 | $749 | $2,297 |
Inc AuthorityFree LLC Free-entry formation offer with first-year registered agent service advertised as included. Formation fee: $0Registered agent renewal: VerifyEIN add-on in this estimate: $0 Notes & sourcesRegistered agent First-year registered agent is advertised as included; renewal pricing was not clear enough on the public pages reviewed. EIN Public pages advertise free EIN or tax ID assistance, but checkout verification is still recommended.
| $50 | $500 | Verify renewal | Verify renewal | Verify renewal |
What is not included
- Banking, payment processor, mailbox, virtual address, license, permit, and expedited filing fees.
- Legal advice, accounting beyond the tax-prep estimate, or state-specific penalties.
- Calendar timing. A company formed late in the year may have a different first tax-prep workload.
- Affiliate commissions or provider ratings. This page uses public pricing sources only.
Pricing check
Provider pricing was last checked on May 2, 2026. Prices and package contents can change during checkout.
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