2026 Tennessee fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Tennessee?
Every Tennessee 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 Tennessee costs $300 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $300 a year, due First day of the 4th month after fiscal year end. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $749, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$300
Annual Report
$300/yr
Processing time
3-5 business days
Tennessee LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $300 | One time |
| Annual Report | $300 | Yearly, due First day of the 4th month after fiscal year end |
| 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 | $749 | All in |
No state personal income tax on wages. Franchise & Excise Tax applies to LLCs: $100 minimum franchise + 6.5% on net earnings.
What founders in Tennessee overpay for
- The Tennessee Franchise & Excise Tax applies to ALL LLCs regardless of income — $100 minimum plus 6.5% on net earnings. Only S-Corp/LLC-taxed-as-partnership with no employees may qualify for exemption.
- Filing fee ($300) and annual report fee ($300) are per-member up to a cap — a 5-member LLC pays higher fees.
- Late filing penalties. $50 + administrative dissolution
- Franchise tax. $100 minimum franchise tax + $100 excise tax (based on net earnings 6.5%). Applies to all LLCs regardless of income.
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Start your Tennessee LLC for $749
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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