2026 Illinois fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Illinois?
Every Illinois LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Illinois costs $150 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $75 a year, due First day of anniversary month. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $374, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$150
Annual Report
$75/yr
Processing time
10 business days
Illinois LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $150 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$100 | One time, 24 hours |
| Annual Report | $75 | Yearly, due First day of anniversary month |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $374 | All in |
4.95% flat personal income tax on pass-through LLC members. Personal Property Replacement Tax of 1.5% on LLCs treated as partnerships.
What founders in Illinois overpay for
- Illinois has a hidden 1.5% Personal Property Replacement Tax on LLCs taxed as partnerships — often missed by out-of-state accountants.
- Chicago's home-rule taxes and licenses stack on top of state requirements — factor an extra $500-$1,500 first year for city registration.
- Late filing penalties. $100
- Franchise tax. No LLC franchise tax (repealed 2024). 9.5% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Illinois LLC for $374
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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