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File the Articles of Organization
Tennessee's Articles of Organization is Form SS-4270. Unlike most states, the fee scales with the number of members in the LLC.
How the fee works
The filing fee is $50 for each member of the LLC, subject to a minimum of $300 and a maximum of $3,000. A single-member LLC still pays the $300 minimum, and an LLC with six or more members hits the $3,000 cap. Get your member count right before filing, since it drives the fee.
What the form asks for
The Articles of Organization cover the LLC name, the fiscal year close date, the registered agent and registered office, the principal office address, whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed, the number of members, and the organiser's signature.
- The fiscal year close date you choose here also sets your annual report deadline
- Filing online through TNBEAR is generally faster than filing by mail
- A convenience fee applies when paying by credit or debit card through the online system
Key takeaways
- The formation fee is $50 per member, minimum $300, maximum $3,000.
- The fiscal year close date entered on the form sets your annual report deadline.
- Filing is available online through TNBEAR or by mail to Nashville.
Frequently asked questions
Does adding more members later change my Tennessee filing fee?
The Articles of Organization fee is set at formation based on the members named then. Membership changes after formation do not reopen that original fee, though the annual report fee is calculated on the member count at the time you file it.
Can I file Tennessee's Articles of Organization by mail?
Yes. Mail filing is accepted, though the online TNBEAR system is generally quicker.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team