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Tennessee Business Registration Fee Calculator

Forming an LLC in Tennessee costs $300 to file, then about $300 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $100 up front and about $20 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$300.00/ year
  • Annual report (minimum)
    $50 per member, min $300 max $3,000
    $300.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    $50 per member — minimum $300, maximum $3,000
    $300.00
One-time total: $300.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • Tennessee entities also owe franchise ($0.25 per $100 of net worth, min $100) and excise (6.5% of net earnings) taxes.

What determines business cost in Tennessee?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($300 LLC / $100 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Tennessee?

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $300. $50 per member — minimum $300, maximum $3,000 That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in Tennessee?

About $300 per year: a $300 annual report (minimum).

How much does it cost to incorporate in Tennessee?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $100, then about $20 per year in report fees.

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Official Tennessee resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.