LLC Formation Cost in Tennessee (2026)

Forming an LLC in Tennessee requires a $300 state filing fee (Articles of Organization). Add $125/year for a registered agent service and $$300/year for the annual report — total first-year cost is approximately $725. Important additional cost: Minimum franchise tax ($100/yr minimum).

If you conduct business primarily in Tennessee, form your LLC here. Forming in another state (Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico) and then operating in Tennessee requires paying foreign registration fees in Tennessee anyway — you end up paying both states' fees. Wyoming or New Mexico make sense only if you genuinely have no state-specific business presence and want lower costs or more privacy.

Yes — Tennessee law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in Tennessee during normal business hours. You can serve as your own registered agent if you have a Tennessee address, but most business owners use a professional service ($50–$300/year) for privacy (your name and address are kept off public records) and reliability (someone is always available during business hours).

Annual Tennessee LLC costs: Annual report fee: $300. Registered agent: $50–$300/year. Special costs: Minimum franchise tax ($100/yr minimum). Add bookkeeping/accounting ($100–$500/month) and business insurance ($500–$2,000/year) for a realistic total operating cost.