LLC Dissolution Cost by State (2026)
Formally closing (dissolving) an LLC costs nothing in several states — California, Colorado, Ohio's neighbors, and others charge $0 to file — and up to $220 in Delaware. The filing itself is cheap; the real work is settling taxes and final reports first.
To close an LLC properly you file Articles of Dissolution (or Termination/Cancellation) with your Secretary of State. The fee below is the base filing cost; several states charge $0. Before you file, you generally must be current on annual reports and franchise taxes — skipping formal dissolution means those fees keep accruing. Expedited processing costs extra where offered.
The full 50-state ranking
| Rank | State | Dissolution filing fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $0 |
| 3 | Georgia | $0 |
| 4 | Idaho | $0 |
| 5 | Maryland | $0 |
| 6 | Montana | $0 |
| 7 | Utah | $0 |
| 8 | Washington | $0 |
| 9 | Illinois | $5 |
| 10 | Iowa | $5 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $5 |
| 12 | Michigan | $10 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $10 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $20 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $20 |
| 16 | Vermont | $20 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $20 |
| 18 | Alaska | $25 |
| 19 | Colorado | $25 |
| 20 | Florida | $25 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $25 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $25 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $25 |
| 24 | Virginia | $25 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $25 |
| 26 | Indiana | $30 |
| 27 | Kansas | $30 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $30 |
| 29 | Arizona | $35 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $35 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $35 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $40 |
| 33 | Texas | $40 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $45 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $50 |
| 36 | Missouri | $50 |
| 37 | Ohio | $50 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $50 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $50 |
| 40 | New York | $60 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $60 |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | $70 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $75 |
| 44 | Maine | $75 |
| 45 | Alabama | $100 |
| 46 | Massachusetts | $100 |
| 47 | Nevada | $100 |
| 48 | New Jersey | $100 |
| 49 | Oregon | $100 |
| 50 | Delaware | $220 |
Cheapest: Illinois ($5). Most expensive: Delaware ($220). That's a 44× difference between the top and bottom of the list. All figures computed from official fee schedules verified July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC?
The state filing fee ranges from $0 (California, Colorado, Delaware charges $220, etc.) to $220 in Delaware. Many states charge nothing to file the dissolution itself — but you must first settle any outstanding annual reports and taxes.
What happens if I just stop filing instead of dissolving?
The LLC stays legally alive and keeps owing annual report fees and franchise taxes until the state administratively dissolves it — often with penalties. Formally dissolving stops the clock and protects you from lingering liability.
Do I need to pay taxes before dissolving?
Yes. Most states require you to be current on franchise taxes and annual reports (and some require a tax-clearance certificate) before they'll accept your dissolution filing.
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