Tennessee LLC Formation Cost (2026)
Complete breakdown of Tennessee LLC costs — from the initial filing fee to annual report fees, publication requirements, and ongoing taxes.
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Forming an LLC in Tennessee: Full Cost Breakdown
To form an LLC in Tennessee, you file Articles of Organization (sometimes called a Certificate of Formation or Certificate of Organization) with the Tennessee Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $300.
Standard processing time is 5. Expedited processing is available: 1.
Tennessee LLC Franchise / Privilege Tax
Minimum franchise and excise tax applies to most LLCs — minimum $100/year.
Watch out
Tennessee has a $300 annual report fee AND a minimum franchise/excise tax — one of the pricier states to maintain.Pro tip
No personal income tax and a growing business-friendly environment in Nashville.Don't forget your Operating Agreement
Even though Tennessee may not legally require it, an Operating Agreement protects your limited liability status and is essential if you have co-founders or a business bank account.Source: Tennessee Secretary of State ↗
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Registered agent required in Tennessee
Every LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical Tennessee address to receive legal documents. Using a commercial service ($50–$150/yr) keeps your home address off the public record.