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
- Annual report (minimum)$50 per member, min $300 max $3,000$300.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$50 per member — minimum $300, maximum $3,000$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.