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These are the government fees each state charges to form a company, plus the reports and taxes that follow. They're paid to the state and passed through at cost. Firmlane's own service fee is shown separately at checkout.
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51 states · 287 fees shown · 450 of 450 fees verified by our team so far
Alabama AL
Start hereCertificate of Formation - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$200
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $200 online or by mail. The SOS pays $100 of this to the county treasurer of the county where the registered agent's office is located. Card payments add a convenience fee of 3% plus $2.
Certificate of Formation - Domestic For-Profit Corporation
C corpFormation filing
$200
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee, not share-based. The SOS pays $100 of this to the county of the registered agent's office. Card payments add 3% plus $2.
Certificate of Formation - Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$200
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $200 fee as all domestic entity types. Card payments add 3% plus $2.
Certificate of Name Reservation (required before formation)
All typesDue with formation
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMandatory: a copy of the Name Reservation Certificate must be attached to the formation filing. $25 by mail; $28 online (the online amount includes a portal fee). The current SOS fee schedule also lists $25.
Alaska AK
Start hereArticles of Organization - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$250
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceForm 08-484, online or PDF. Online filings are processed immediately; paper filings take about 10 to 15 business days.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Business Corporation (08-0400)
C corpFormation filing
$250
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee, not share-based: $150 filing fee plus $100 biennial corporation tax.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (08-438)
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or PDF form. Set by 3 AAC 16.050.
Business Name Reservation
All typesName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional; holds a name for 120 days. Renewal is also $25. Set by 3 AAC 16.010.
Arizona AZ
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceRegular processing $50; $85 with expedite. Card payments carry a managed service fee of 2.2% per transaction ($2 minimum) per ACC notice. Fee schedule Rev. 3.2026.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (for-profit)
C corpFormation filing
$60
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceRegular processing $60; $95 with expedite. A Certificate of Disclosure must accompany the articles (no fee). Card fee 2.2% ($2 minimum). Fee schedule Rev. 2026.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (nonprofit)
NonprofitFormation filing
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceRegular processing $40; $75 with expedite. Fee schedule Rev. 2026.
Expedited processing
All typesExpedite (optional)
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAdded to the filing fee; about 2 to 4 business days vs 9 to 11 regular per the ACC processing times posted Dec 29, 2025. Accelerated tiers: next day $100, same day $200 (received before 10am), 2-hour $400. Online LLC articles without an upload plus the $35 expedite are approved the same day the statutory agent accepts.
Application to Reserve Name (LLC or corporation)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional; $45 with expedite. Same $10 amount on the LLC schedule.
Arkansas AR
Start hereCertificate of Organization - Domestic LLC (LL-01)
LLCFormation filing
$45
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline; paper $50.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Corporation (DN-01)
C corpFormation filing
$45
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline; paper $50. Flat filing fee.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (NPD-1)
NonprofitFormation filing
$45
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline; paper $50. The 501(c)(3) version (NPD-01-501-c-3) has the same fee.
Application for Reservation of Name (RN-06)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$22.50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Online; paper $25. Same fee for LLC, corporation and nonprofit names.
California CA
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee (Form LLC-1)
LLCFormation filing
$70
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame fee via bizfile Online (5 days or less) or PDF (10+ days). In-person submissions add a $15 special handling fee.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (general stock, ARTS-GS)
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $100 for close (ARTS-CL) and professional (ARTS-PC) corporations.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (nonprofit public benefit, mutual benefit or religious)
NonprofitFormation filing
$30
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceForms ARTS-PB, ARTS-MU, ARTS-RE.
24-hour expedite (Class C)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$350
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or Sacramento drop-off. Same-day (Class B) $750, received by 9:30 a.m.; 4-hour (Class A, drop-off only, must be precleared) $500; 24-hour preclearance $500. Drop-off adds a $15 special handling fee per filing.
Name Reservation
All typesName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional; filed online through bizfile Online and holds the name for 60 days.
Colorado CO
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee (online only)
LLCFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline filing only; no paper option. Processed in real time once payment is confirmed.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee, profit corporation (online only)
C corpFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline filing only. Processed in real time once payment is confirmed.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee, nonprofit corporation (online only)
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline filing only. Processed in real time once payment is confirmed.
Expedited service, business organization document filing (fulfilled within 3 business days)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplies to paper-only documents. Formation filings are online only and are processed in real time, so they do not need this service.
Reservation of Name
All typesName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional; online. Holds the name for 120 days; renewal is also $25.
Connecticut CT
Start hereCertificate of Organization - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$120
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceIncludes appointment of statutory agent; file online. Same fee on the paper form (Rev. 12/2025).
Certificate of Incorporation - Domestic Stock Corporation (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$250
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceIncludes the minimum franchise tax for up to 20,000 authorized shares; more shares cost more (CGS 33-618).
Certificate of Incorporation - Domestic Nonstock Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFile online.
Expedited service (per transaction, online filings only)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOffered at the end of the online filing process when available. Most online filings are accepted automatically, so it is often unnecessary. Not available for paper filings by mail.
Application for Reservation of Name
All typesName reservation (optional)
$60
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional; file online. Same $60 for LLCs, stock and nonstock corporations.
Delaware DE
Start hereCertificate of Formation filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$110
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFee schedule revised Aug 1, 2026. Includes the municipality fee. 24-hour expedite $50; same day $100.
Certificate of Incorporation filing fee (stock corporation) (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$109
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMinimum for a 1-page certificate. The amount varies with authorized stock and covers filing, indexing, data entry, municipality and county recording fees. Add $9 per additional page. Fee schedule revised Aug 1, 2026.
Certificate of Incorporation filing fee (exempt/nonstock corporation)
NonprofitFormation filing
$109
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceListed as 'Incorporation - exempt'. Add $9 per additional page for county recording.
24-hour expedited service (formation documents)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFor formation filings: 24-hour $50, same day $100. Most other documents: 24-hour $100, same day $200. Priority 2 (2-hour) is $500 and Priority 1 (1-hour) is $1,000 per document.
Name Reservation (120 days)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$75
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional; applies to all domestic and foreign entities and holds the name for 120 days. Fee schedule revised Aug 1, 2026.
District of Columbia DC
Start hereCertificate of Organization - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$99
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceExpedite optional: $50 (3-day) or $100 (1-day, by end of next business day).
Reservation or transfer of name - LLC
LLCName reservation (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Business Corporation (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$99
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMinimum amount. Up to $100,000 authorized capital; $550, $1,100 or $1,650 for higher capital tiers.
Reservation or transfer of name - Business Corporation
C corpName reservation (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$80
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReservation or transfer of name - Nonprofit Corporation
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Expedited service (3-day)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional for online filings: $50 for 3-day service or $100 for 1-day service (by end of next business day). Non-expedited online filings are processed within 5 business days.
Florida FL
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline via Sunbiz or paper. Paid together with the $25 registered agent designation, for $125 minimum due (form CR2E047 shows the combined $125). Set by F.S. 605.0213.
Registered agent designation fee (required at filing)
LLCDue with formation
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMandatory with Articles of Organization. Set by F.S. 605.0213.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (profit corporation)
C corpFormation filing
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePlus the $35 registered agent designation, for $70 total. Form CR2E010 (rev. 09/16); F.S. 607.0122.
Registered agent designation fee (required at filing)
C corpDue with formation
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMandatory with Articles of Incorporation.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (not for profit corporation)
NonprofitFormation filing
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePlus the $35 registered agent designation, for $70 total. Form CR2E006 (rev. 09/16); F.S. 617.0122.
Registered agent designation fee (required at filing)
NonprofitDue with formation
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMandatory with Articles of Incorporation.
Georgia GA
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFee schedule effective 9/6/2025: $100 fee + $10 service charge (separate row) = $110 for online or paper filing. Paid by card online; check or money order by mail.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (profit corporation)
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFee schedule effective 9/6/2025: $100 fee + $10 service charge (separate row) = $110 for online or paper filing. Corporations must also pay a newspaper for the notice of intent to incorporate (see publication row).
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (nonprofit corporation)
NonprofitFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFee schedule effective 9/6/2025: $100 fee + $10 service charge (separate row) = $110 for online or paper filing. Nonprofit corporations must also publish a notice of intent to incorporate (see publication row).
Two business day expedited service
All typesExpedite (optional)
$120
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAdded to the regular filing fee. Other tiers: same day $275 (must be received by noon), one hour $1,200. Some georgia.gov pages still show older $100/$250/$1,000 amounts.
Name Reservation (30-day)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceTotal of $25 fee + $10 service charge, online or paper, under the 9/6/2025 schedule. Optional.
Mandatory filing service charge added to Articles of Organization/Incorporation
All typesDue with formation
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplies to online and paper formation filings under the 9/6/2025 schedule (the Rev. 11/2024 filing procedure showed $5 online / $10 paper). Total formation cost $110.
Hawaii HI
Start hereArticles of Organization - Domestic LLC (LLC-1)
LLCFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePlus the $1 State Archives fee (separate row), $51 total. Optional expedited review +$25. Nonrefundable.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Profit Corporation (DC-1)
C corpFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee, plus the $1 State Archives fee. Optional expedited review +$25.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (DNP-1)
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePlus the $1 State Archives fee. Optional expedited review +$25.
Expedited review (per filing)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional; added to the filing fee for formation filings, annual reports and name reservations. Mergers and conversions carry a $75 expedite fee instead.
Reservation of Name
All typesName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $10 fee for LLCs, profit corporations and nonprofit corporations. Optional expedited review +$25.
State Archives fee (added to formation filings)
All typesDue with formation
$1
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceStated on the domestic LLC registration page; the BREG FAQ also lists the $1.00 Hawaii State Archives fee alongside filing fees.
Idaho ID
Start hereCertificate of Organization - LLC
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline via SOSBiz; paper adds a $20 manual processing fee ($120 total).
Articles of Incorporation - General Business Corporation
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline via SOSBiz; paper adds a $20 manual processing fee ($120 total). Flat fee.
Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$30
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline via SOSBiz; paper adds a $20 manual processing fee ($50 total).
Expedited service (within 8 working hours)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAdded to the filing fee for eligible filings. Same-day service is $100 instead if received by 1 p.m. Mountain Time (Idaho Code 30-21-214).
Application for Reservation of Legal Entity Name
All typesName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves a name for four months. Online fee; paper adds the $20 manual processing fee ($40 total).
Illinois IL
Start hereArticles of Organization (Form LLC-5.5) filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline: $150 for 10-business-day processing. A payment processor fee is assessed on all online card transactions (amount not stated). Series LLC articles are $400.
Expedited Articles of Organization (24-hour)
LLCExpedite (optional)
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline: $250 total for 24-hour service vs $150 for 10 business days. Paper expedite requests must be made in person in Springfield or Chicago, not by mail.
LLC Application to Reserve a Name (Form LLC-1.15)
LLCName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Articles of Incorporation (Form BCA 2.10) filing fee (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePlus initial franchise tax at $1.50 per $1,000 of paid-in capital represented in Illinois; the first $10,000 of franchise tax liability is exempt from January 1, 2025 (805 ILCS 5/15.35), so most small corporations pay only the $150 filing fee.
Expedited Articles of Incorporation
C corpExpedite (optional)
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAdditional to filing fee and franchise tax; paper expedite requests must be made in person.
Corporation Application for Reservation of Name (Form BCA 4.10)
C corpName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Paper expedite +$50 (in person only).
Not-for-Profit Articles of Incorporation (Form NFP 102.10) filing fee
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceExpedited Not-for-Profit Articles of Incorporation
NonprofitExpedite (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAdditional to filing fee; paper expedite requests must be made in person.
Not-for-Profit Reservation of Name (Form NFP 104.10)
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Paper expedite +$25 (in person only).
Indiana IN
Start hereArticles of Organization - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePaper filing fee per State Form 49459 (R12/01-26). Online through INBiz the statutory fee is lower and a $20 enhanced access fee is added (75 IAC 8-3-4); LLC University lists $95 online.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Business Corporation
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePaper filing fee. The 2026 Indiana Code (IC 23-0.5-9) sets $100 for filing by any method other than electronic and $75 for an electronic filing; online through INBiz a $20 enhanced access fee applies, so filing online costs $95.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePaper filing fee. IC 23-0.5-9-14 (2026 Indiana Code) sets $50 for filing by any method other than electronic and $20 for an electronic filing; online through INBiz a $10 enhanced access fee applies, so filing online costs $30.
Iowa IA
Start hereCertificate of Organization - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline via Fast Track Filing or paper.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Profit Corporation
C corpFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee; online or paper.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceTwo business days expedited service
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePer document, in addition to the filing fee, and nonrefundable. Other tiers: five business days $15, same business day $125, one hour $200.
Reservation of Name
All typesName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplies to LLCs (chapter 489), profit corporations (chapter 490) and nonprofit corporations (chapter 504). Optional.
Kansas KS
Start hereArticles of Organization - General LLC (DL)
LLCFormation filing
$85
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline; paper $90 (form rev. 2/27/26).
Articles of Incorporation - For-profit Corporation (AI)
C corpFormation filing
$85
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline; paper $90 (form rev. 1/23/26). Flat fee.
Articles of Incorporation - Not-for-profit Corporation (AI)
NonprofitFormation filing
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or paper (form rev. 1/23/26).
Application for Reservation of Name (Form NR, paper)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves a name for 120 days; cannot be renewed. Paper fee on Form NR (rev. 1/1/24); secondary sources list $30 online.
Kentucky KY
Start hereArticles of Organization - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceArticles of Incorporation - Domestic Profit Corporation
C corpFormation filing
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePlus share-based organization tax (separate row); total minimum $50.
Organization tax (based on authorized shares) (minimum)
C corpDue with formation
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePaid with articles. $10 minimum (1,000 shares or fewer); 1 cent/share up to 20,000, then lower rates.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$8
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplication for Reservation of Name (120 days)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$15
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceForm RES; reserves a corporate, LLC or partnership name for 120 days. Renewal is also $15.
Louisiana LA
Start hereArticles of Organization - Louisiana LLC
LLCFormation filing
$125
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceRaised under Act 921 of 2026. Card payments add a $5 statutory convenience fee.
Articles of Incorporation - Louisiana Business Corporation
C corpFormation filing
$95
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee; Act 921 of 2026 schedule.
Articles of Incorporation - Louisiana Nonprofit
NonprofitFormation filing
$95
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAct 921 of 2026 schedule.
24-hour expedited service
All typesExpedite (optional)
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAdded to the filing fee; documents processed within 24 hours for pick-up or mail. Priority expedite (processed while you wait) is $60.
Name Reservation (Form 398)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves a corporation, LLC or partnership name for 120 days. Optional.
Maine ME
Start hereCertificate of Formation - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$175
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplication for Reservation of Name (MLLC-1)
LLCName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Articles of Incorporation - Business Corporation (MBCA-6)
C corpFormation filing
$145
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee as listed.
Application for Reservation of Name (MBCA-1)
C corpName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit Corporation (MNPCA-6)
NonprofitFormation filing
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplication for Reservation of Name (MNPCA-1)
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$5
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
24-hour expedited service
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePer request, in addition to the filing fee; immediate service is $100. Availability depends on staffing.
Maryland MD
Start hereArticles of Organization - LLC
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceCorps. & Assns. 1-203(b)(4). Standard review takes about 6 to 8 weeks; expedited review is $50 extra ($150 total). Online payments through Maryland Business Express carry a 3% service/convenience fee.
Articles of Incorporation - Stock Corporation
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceCorps. & Assns. 1-203(b)(1). Plus the organization and capitalization fee (separate row, $20 minimum), for a minimum total of $120. Expedited review is $50 extra. Online payments through Maryland Business Express carry a 3% service/convenience fee.
Organization and capitalization fee (by aggregate par value) (minimum)
C corpDue with formation
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceCorps. & Assns. 1-204. $20 when the aggregate par value of authorized stock is not over $100,000 (shares without par value count as $20 each). Above $100,000 it is $20 plus $1 for each $5,000 over $100,000, with higher brackets above $1,000,000. Paid with the articles.
Articles of Incorporation - Nonstock 501(c)(3)/(4)/(6) Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceCorps. & Assns. 1-203(b)(10): $150 for a nonstock corporation organized to operate under IRC 501(c)(3), (4) or (6), which includes $50 for the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund. Other nonstock corporations pay $100. Plus the $20 organization and capitalization fee (separate row), for a total of $170. Expedited review is $50 extra.
Organization and capitalization fee - corporation without capital stock
NonprofitDue with formation
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceCorps. & Assns. 1-204(c)(2); paid with the articles of incorporation.
Expedited review fee
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional, added to the filing fee for articles of organization or incorporation filed online or on paper (Corps. & Assns. 1-203(b)(8)). Expedited review takes about 7 to 14 business days versus 6 to 8 weeks standard. Same-day service costs $325 extra online or $425 extra on paper instead. SDAT's current fee schedule and May 2026 LLC form list expedited review as an option for online filings, not a requirement.
Name reservation
All typesName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Corps. & Assns. 1-203(b)(3)(i). Reserves a corporation, LLC, LP or LLP name for 30 days (1-505). Expedited handling of a name reservation costs $20 more.
Massachusetts MA
Start hereCertificate of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$500
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$500 by mail or hand delivery. Fax and online filings add a $20 surcharge (separate row), for $520. Online and fax payments by MasterCard, Visa, American Express or e-check.
Online/fax filing surcharge on Certificate of Organization (Division calls it an expedite fee)
LLCDue with formation
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAdded to fax and electronic filings only ($500 + $20 = $520 online). Mail or hand-delivered filings pay $500. Online/fax payment by MasterCard, Visa, American Express or e-check.
Articles of Organization (MGL c.156D) filing fee - online (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$250
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or fax: $250 plus $15 surcharge, limited to 275,000 authorized shares. By mail/hand: $275 minimum for up to 275,000 shares plus $100 for each additional 100,000 shares or portion.
Online/fax filing surcharge on Articles of Organization (Division calls it an expedite fee)
C corpDue with formation
$15
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplies to online and fax filings only ($250 + $15 = $265 online).
Articles of Organization (MGL c.180) filing fee
NonprofitFormation filing
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$35 by mail, fax or online; fax and online filings add a $6 surcharge (separate row).
Online/fax filing surcharge on nonprofit Articles of Organization (Division calls it an expedite fee)
NonprofitDue with formation
$6
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplies to online and fax filings only ($35 + $6 = $41 online).
Name reservation
All typesName reservation (optional)
$30
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Same $30 for LLC, business corporation and nonprofit names. Filed by mail or in person only; the fee schedule lists it as not available by fax or online. A corporation name reservation lasts 60 days.
Michigan MI
Start hereArticles of Organization (Form CSCL/CD 700) filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNonrefundable. Same fee online or by mail (MCL 450.5101(1)(b)). Form Rev. 07/25. Waived when a majority of the initial membership interests will be held by veterans.
Application for Reservation of Name (Form 540) - LLC
LLCName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNonrefundable. Holds the name until the end of the sixth full calendar month after filing (MCL 450.4205); may be reserved again on expiry with a new fee. MCL 450.5101(1)(e). Form Rev. 07/25.
Articles of Incorporation (Form 500) filing fee
C corpFormation filing
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNonrefundable $10 filing fee (MCL 450.2060) plus a mandatory organization fee based on authorized shares (separate row). Minimum total $60 for up to 60,000 shares. LARA fee page as archived on 2026-05-19.
Application for Reservation of Name (Form 540) - profit corporation
C corpName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNonrefundable. Holds the name for six months following the month of filing; may be reserved again on expiry with a new fee. MCL 450.2060(1)(i). Form Rev. 07/25.
Organization fee based on authorized shares (minimum)
C corpDue with formation
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMinimum amount. $50 for 1 to 60,000 authorized shares; $100 for 60,001 to 1,000,000; $300 for 1,000,001 to 5,000,000; $500 for 5,000,001 to 10,000,000; above that, $500 plus $1,000 for each additional 10,000,000 shares. LARA fee page as archived on 2026-05-19.
Articles of Incorporation (Form 502) filing fee
NonprofitFormation filing
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePlus $10 franchise fee (separate row); total $20 per LARA and Form 502 (Rev. 07/25). MCL 450.3060(1)(a). LARA fee page as archived on 2026-02-16.
Application for Reservation of Name (Form 540) - nonprofit corporation
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNonrefundable. Holds the name until the end of the sixth full calendar month after filing (MCL 450.2215). MCL 450.3060(1)(i) and Form 540 (Rev. 07/25). LARA fee page as archived on 2026-02-16.
Nonprofit franchise fee (due with Articles of Incorporation)
NonprofitDue with formation
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMandatory at formation; paid together with the $10 filing fee (total $20). LARA fee page as archived on 2026-02-16.
24-hour expedited service (formation documents)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFormation documents: 24-hour $50, same day $100 (received by 1 p.m.), 2-hour $500 (by 3 p.m.), 1-hour $1,000 (by 4 p.m.). Documents for existing entities: 24-hour $100, same day $200. Nonrefundable and in addition to filing fees; can be requested online or with form CSCL/CD-272 for paper filings. LARA fee schedule as archived on 2026-08-31.
Minnesota MN
Start hereArticles of Organization (Chapter 322C)
LLCFormation filing
$155
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or in person, which includes expedited service. $135 by mail (Minn. Stat. 322C.0201 base fee). Form Rev. 7/1/2025.
Articles of Incorporation (Chapter 302A)
C corpFormation filing
$155
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or in person, which includes expedited service. $135 by mail (Minn. Stat. 302A.153: $100 incorporation fee plus $35 filing fee). Flat fee, not based on shares. Form Rev. 7/1/2025.
Articles of Incorporation (Chapter 317A)
NonprofitFormation filing
$90
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or in person, which includes expedited service. $70 by mail (Minn. Stat. 317A.151: $35 incorporation fee plus $35 filing fee). Form Rev. 3/23/2026.
Name Reservation - Original Filing
All typesName reservation (optional)
$55
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or in person, which includes expedited service; $35 by mail. Reserves the name for 12 months and can be renewed for further 12-month periods at the same fee. Form Rev. 09/16/2026.
Mississippi MS
Start hereCertificate of Formation (F0100)
LLCFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFiled through the SOS online portal; a form completed online can also be printed and mailed with a check. Online card payments may add a small portal processing fee, not included.
LLC Application for Name Reservation
LLCName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceForm F0110.
Articles of Incorporation (F0001)
C corpFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee, not based on authorized shares. Online card payments may add a small portal processing fee, not included.
Reservation of Name
C corpName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceForm F0016.
Articles of Incorporation - Non-Profit (F0001)
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame form as for-profit corporations. Fee set by Miss. Code Ann. 79-11-109(1)(a). Online card payments may add a small portal processing fee, not included.
Application for Reserved Name - Nonprofit Corporation
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFee set by Miss. Code Ann. 79-11-109(1)(c).
Missouri MO
Start hereArticles of Organization (Chapter 347)
LLCFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline; paper $105. Online card payments add a vendor convenience fee of 2% + $0.25 (e-check $0.50), not included.
Articles of Incorporation (Chapter 351) (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$58
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMinimum amount. $58 for $30,000 or less of authorized shares (incl. $3 certificate + $5 technology fund); +$5 per additional $10,000 (RSMo 351.065). Shares without par value count as $1 each. Online card payments add a vendor convenience fee of 2% + $0.25, not included.
Articles of Incorporation (Chapter 355)
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceForm Corp. 52. Online card payments add a vendor convenience fee of 2% + $0.25, not included.
Reservation of Name
All typesName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceLLP $30. Form BE-1. Reserves the name for 60 days, renewable twice (180 days maximum).
Montana MT
Start hereArticles of Organization
LLCFormation filing
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFiled online through biz.sosmt.gov. Plus $50 for each series member named in a series LLC. Confirmed by ARM 44.5.115(1)(a). From November 11, 2026 the fee is waived for a new domestic LLC owned by a U.S. veteran or active duty military service member (ARM 44.5.115(1)(a)(i)).
Articles of Incorporation - Profit
C corpFormation filing
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee, filed online through biz.sosmt.gov. Confirmed by ARM 44.5.114(1)(a)(i).
Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit
NonprofitFormation filing
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee, filed online through biz.sosmt.gov. Confirmed by ARM 44.5.114(1)(a)(ii).
24-hour priority processing
All typesExpedite (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAdded to the filing fee; available for any document (ARM 44.5.121(3)). One-hour expedited processing is $100 (ARM 44.5.121(4)).
Name Reservation
All typesName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame fee for corporations and LLCs (ARM 44.5.114(3)(a) and 44.5.115(3)(a)). Transfer or cancellation of a reservation has no fee.
Nebraska NE
Start hereCertificate of Organization
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline fee; $110 in office or by mail (Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-192(1)(a)). Card or ACH processing fees are added at checkout. Publication of a notice of organization and filing of proof of publication are also required.
Articles of Incorporation and Domestication
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline fee; $110 in office or by mail (Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-205(a)(1)). Flat fee; the per-page recording fee was eliminated July 1, 2021. Card or ACH processing fees are added at checkout. Publication of a notice of incorporation and filing of proof of publication are also required.
Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline fee; $30 in office or by mail (Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-1905(a)(1)). Card or ACH processing fees are added at checkout. Publication of a notice of incorporation and filing of proof of publication are also required.
Application for Reserved Name
All typesName reservation (optional)
$30
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame fee for business corporations, nonprofit corporations and LLCs; filed on the paper form. Statute allows $25 for an electronic filing (Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-192(1), 21-205(a)(12), 21-1905(a)(11)), but the SOS fee schedule lists no online option.
Nevada NV
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$75
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 86.561. Same fee online or on paper. Must be filed with the initial list and state business license ($425 total at formation). Card payments on the mail or fax card authorization form carry a 2.5% processing fee.
Initial list of managers or members (required at formation)
LLCDue with formation
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 86.263(4)(a). Must accompany the Articles of Organization. No fee for an amended list filed within 60 days after the initial list.
State business license (required at formation)
LLCDue with formation
$200
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 76.100. Filed with the initial list ($350 together). Total at formation: $425.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (profit corporation) (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$75
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 78.760. Based on authorized shares x par value (minimum par $0.001; no-par shares valued at $1): $75 up to $75,000; $175 to $200,000; $275 to $500,000; $375 to $1,000,000; +$275 per additional $500,000; max $35,000.
State business license (required at formation)
C corpDue with formation
$500
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 76.100: $500 for profit corporations ($200 for professional corporations under NRS 89). Minimum total at formation: $725.
Initial list of officers (required at formation)
C corpDue with formation
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat $150 under NRS 78.150(4)(a); only the later annual list scales with authorized stock. Must accompany the Articles of Incorporation.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (NRS 82 nonprofit)
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 82.531. Nonprofit fee schedule revised 7/1/2026.
Initial list of officers and directors (required at formation)
NonprofitDue with formation
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 82.193. NRS 82 nonprofit corporations are exempt from the state business license (NRS 76.020). 501(c) organizations also file a Charitable Solicitation Registration Statement or an exemption statement with the list. Total at formation: $100.
24-hour expedite (most filings, including formation)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$125
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 225.140. Paid on top of the filing fee. 2-hour $500 and 1-hour $1,000 per item. 24-hour expedite for a name reservation is $50; for registered agent changes $25. An initial or annual list filed with expedite includes the state business license at no extra expedite fee.
Name reservation (90 days)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceNRS 86.176 and 86.561 (LLC), 78.040 and 78.785 (corporation), 82.101 and 82.531 (nonprofit). Holds the name for 90 days. Optional 24-hour expedite $50. Official page as archived on 2026-10-12; the same $25 appears on the 7/1/2026 fee schedules.
New Hampshire NH
Start hereCertificate of Formation (Form LLC-1)
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceRSA 304-C:191. Filing online through NH QuickStart adds a $2 electronic handling charge (RSA 5:10-a). Official page as archived on 2026-10-13.
Name reservation (Form 1, 120 days)
LLCName reservation (optional)
$15
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceRSA 304-C:27 and 304-C:191: reserves the name for 120 days and may be renewed for further 120-day periods. Form 1 lists a $15 filing fee. Optional; not filed together with the Certificate of Formation. Official statute page as archived on 2026-07-22.
Articles of Incorporation (Form 11)
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee, not based on shares (RSA 293-A:1.22). Filing online through NH QuickStart adds a $2 electronic handling charge. Official page as archived on 2026-05-15.
NH Nonprofit Application (Form NP-1)
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceRecording fee for the articles of agreement (RSA 292:5; statute as archived on 2026-09-10). At least five incorporators sign. After filing, a copy must also be recorded with the clerk of the city or town of the corporation's mailing address ($5, see separate row). Filing online adds a $2 electronic handling charge.
Town or city clerk recording of articles of agreement
NonprofitDue with formation
$5
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceRSA 292:4 and 292:5: after the Secretary of State records the articles, a copy is filed with the clerk of the town or city where the corporation's mailing address is located; the clerk's recording fee is $5. Total at formation: $30. Official statute page as archived on 2026-09-10.
Expedited service (in person)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceAvailable in person at the Corporation Division customer lobby in Concord for an additional $25 on top of the filing fee. Official page as archived on 2026-09-14.
New Jersey NJ
Start hereCertificate of Formation filing fee (domestic LLC)
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReduced from $125 effective July 1, 2026 (P.L.2026, c.24). Filed online through the DORES business formation portal; payment by credit card or eCheck.
Expedited service fee per filing (LLC, over-the-counter only)
LLCExpedite (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOver-the-counter filings only. Other tiers for LLCs: same day (fax filings only) $50, 2-hour $500, 1-hour $1,000 per document.
Certificate of Incorporation filing fee (for-profit corporation)
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReduced from $125 effective July 1, 2026 (P.L.2026, c.24). Tax registration (Form NJ-REG) is filed after formation.
Expedited service fee per filing (corporation, over-the-counter only)
C corpExpedite (optional)
$15
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOver-the-counter filings only. Other tiers: 2-hour $500, 1-hour $1,000 per document.
Certificate of Incorporation filing fee (domestic nonprofit corporation)
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReduced from $75 effective July 1, 2026 (P.L.2026, c.24).
Expedited service fee per filing (nonprofit, over-the-counter only)
NonprofitExpedite (optional)
$15
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOver-the-counter filings only. Other tiers: 2-hour $500, 1-hour $1,000 per document.
Name reservation (corporate, nonprofit or LLC)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Same fee for corporate, nonprofit and LLC name reservations.
New Mexico NM
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceStatutory fee (NMSA 53-19-63). Filed online through the SOS Business Portal. Card payments carry a small convenience fee.
LLC name reservation
LLCName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Reserves the name for 120 days (NMSA 53-19-63(H)).
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (profit corporation) (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$1 per 1,000 authorized shares, minimum $100 and maximum $1,000 (NMSA 53-2-1(A)(1)).
Corporate name reservation (profit corporation)
C corpName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Reserves the name for 120 days (NMSA 53-2-1(A)(5)).
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (nonprofit corporation)
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceStatutory fee (NMSA 53-8-85(A)).
Corporate name reservation (nonprofit corporation)
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Reserves the name for 120 days (NMSA 53-8-85(J)).
New York NY
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$200
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline or paper; online filers get an emailed filing receipt, typically within minutes.
Reservation of Name (LLC)
LLCName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Certificate of Incorporation filing fee
C corpFormation filing
$125
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee per the DOS fee schedule.
Reservation of Name (business corporation)
C corpName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Certificate of Incorporation filing fee (not-for-profit corporation)
NonprofitFormation filing
$75
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePer the DOS fee schedule. A certified copy of a filed document is $10 extra.
Reservation of Name (not-for-profit corporation)
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
24-hour expedited handling
All typesExpedite (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePer document, in addition to the filing fee. Same day $75 (must be received by 12 noon); 2-hour $150 (by 2:30 p.m.). Non-refundable. Not available for Biennial Statements.
North Carolina NC
Start hereArticles of Organization (Form L-01) filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$125
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline card payments add a non-refundable $3 electronic filing fee ($2 for ACH).
Articles of Incorporation (business corporation, Form B-01) filing fee
C corpFormation filing
$125
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline card payments add a non-refundable $3 electronic filing fee ($2 for ACH).
Articles of Incorporation (nonprofit corporation, Form N-01) filing fee
NonprofitFormation filing
$60
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline card payments add a non-refundable $3 electronic filing fee ($2 for ACH).
24-hour expedited filing
All typesExpedite (optional)
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFiled within 24 hours of receipt (excluding weekends and holidays). Same-business-day service $200 if received by 12:00 noon. In addition to the filing fee.
Application to Reserve a Business Entity Name (Form BE-03)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$30
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Reserves the name for a nonrenewable 120 days (G.S. 55D-23). Applies to corporations, nonprofits and LLCs.
North Dakota ND
Start hereBusiness LLC Registration
LLCFormation filing
$135
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFee for filing articles of organization (N.D.C.C. 10-32.1-92). Filed through the FirstStop portal.
General Business Corporation Registration (domestic)
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee for filing articles of incorporation (N.D.C.C. 10-19.1-147); it does not vary with authorized shares. Filed through the FirstStop portal.
Nonprofit Corporation Registration
NonprofitFormation filing
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame fee for nonprofit LLC articles of organization. Filed through the FirstStop portal or by mail or in person.
Reserved Name Application
All typesName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Reserves a name for up to 12 months; filed through the FirstStop portal. Same fee for LLCs (N.D.C.C. 10-32.1-92), corporations (N.D.C.C. 10-19.1-147) and nonprofits.
Ohio OH
Start hereArticles of Organization (Form 610) filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$99
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceForm 610 last revised 09/2025.
Initial Articles of Incorporation, for-profit (Form 532A) filing fee (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$99
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFee based on authorized shares under ORC 111.16, minimum $99. Form 532A revised 10/2024.
Initial Articles of Incorporation, nonprofit (Form 532B) filing fee
NonprofitFormation filing
$99
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFixed fee for a corporation not authorized to issue shares (ORC 111.16). Form 532B revised 10/2024.
Expedite Service 1 (2 business days)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceIn addition to the filing fee. Expedite 2: $200, 1 business day. Expedite 3: $300, 4 hours if received by 1:00 p.m., in-person delivery required. Regular service 3 to 7 business days.
Name Reservation (Form 534B)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$39
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Reserves the name for 180 days. Form 534B revised 06/2025.
Oklahoma OK
Start hereArticles of Organization - Oklahoma LLC
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceStatutory fee (18 O.S. 2055). Online card payments carry a 4% service charge.
Certificate of Incorporation - Oklahoma For Profit Corporation (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMinimum $50; otherwise 1/10 of 1% of authorized capital (18 O.S. 1142).
Certificate of Incorporation - Oklahoma Not For Profit Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceStatutory fee (18 O.S. 1142).
Same-day service (in-person filings)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePer document, in addition to the filing fee. Documents must be presented in person before 4:30 p.m. CT; documents dropped off without this fee are processed in the order received.
Name Reservation
All typesName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. The fee page lists an extension or renewal at $10.
Oregon OR
Start hereArticles of Organization - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceArticles of Incorporation - Business/Professional
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee.
Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceApplication for Name Reservation
All typesName reservation (optional)
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Pennsylvania PA
Start hereCertificate of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$125
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame statutory fee for online and paper filings. Veteran and reservist-owned small businesses may qualify for a fee exemption.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee - business corporation
C corpFormation filing
$125
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceArticles must be accompanied by a Docketing Statement (DSCB:15-134A); no separate fee listed. Publication (advertising) required, see publicationRequirement. Veteran and reservist-owned small businesses may qualify for a fee exemption.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee - nonprofit corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$125
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame fee as business corporations. Articles must be accompanied by a Docketing Statement (DSCB:15-134A). Publication (advertising) required.
Same-day expedited service (received before 10:00 a.m.)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOther tiers: 3-hour $300 (received before 2:00 p.m.), 1-hour $1,000 (received before 4:00 p.m.). In addition to statutory fees, nonrefundable, not accepted by mail. Payable by credit card, check, money order or deposit account.
Name Reservation/Registration
All typesName reservation (optional)
$70
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. A name availability check for up to 3 names is $15.
Rhode Island RI
Start hereArticles of Organization (Form 400)
LLCFormation filing
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline filing adds a $6.00 enhanced access fee. Form 400A is the low-profit LLC (L3C) version, at the same fee.
Articles of Incorporation (Form 100) (minimum)
C corpFormation filing
$230
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSchedule amount for articles authorizing under 75,000,000 shares. Online filing adds an $8.00 enhanced access fee.
Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation (Form 200)
NonprofitFormation filing
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline filing adds a $2.50 enhanced access fee.
Reservation of Entity Name (nonprofit corporations)
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Online filing adds $2.00.
Reservation of Entity Name (business entities)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Nonprofit corporations pay $20. Online filing adds $2.50 ($2.00 for nonprofits).
South Carolina SC
Start hereArticles of Organization
LLCFormation filing
$110
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceS.C. Code 33-44-1204. Online filings add a portal service fee (secondary sources report $15, for $125 total online).
LLC Name Reservation
LLCName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceS.C. Code 33-44-1204. Reserves the name for a nonrenewable 120-day period (33-44-106).
Articles of Incorporation (filing fee + tax)
C corpFormation filing
$110
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$10 filing fee + $100 tax (S.C. Code 33-1-220). The $25 CL-1 minimum license fee is also due with the articles, for $135 total at filing. Online filings add a portal service fee.
Corporate Name Reservation
C corpName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceS.C. Code 33-1-220 (application for reserved name, $10). Reserves the name for 120 days.
CL-1 Initial Annual Report with minimum license fee
C corpDue with formation
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSubmitted to the Secretary of State with the articles of incorporation (S.C. Code 33-1-220(d)(1) requires the minimum license fee before filing). Harbor Compliance lists $135 total for articles, which includes this $25.
Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceS.C. Code 33-31-122. Online filings add a portal service fee.
Nonprofit Corporate Name Reservation
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceS.C. Code 33-31-122 (application for reserved name, $10). Reserves the name for a nonrenewable 120-day period (33-31-402).
South Dakota SD
Start hereDomestic Articles of Organization
LLCFormation filing
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline; paper $165 (includes the $15 paper filing fee). Online filings are processed immediately.
Reservation of Name
LLCName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days (Reservation of LLC Name form). No secondary source listing the amount was found.
Domestic Articles of Incorporation
C corpFormation filing
$150
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline; paper $165 (includes the $15 paper filing fee); flat fee
Application for Reserved Name
C corpName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days (corporation name reservation form). No secondary source listing the amount was found.
Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$30
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $30 online or on paper; nonprofit corporations are exempt from the $15 paper processing fee.
Application for Reservation of Nonprofit Name
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days. Amount from the SOS form; the fee schedule lists the general Reservation of Name fee of $25. No secondary source was found.
Expedited Fee
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceCompletion sooner than the normal course of business on request. Online filings are already processed immediately.
Tennessee TN
Start hereArticles of Organization (SS-4270) filing fee (minimum)
LLCFormation filing
$300
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$50 per member on the date of filing, minimum $300 (1 to 6 members), maximum $3,000. $300 flat if the articles prohibit doing business in Tennessee. Same fee online in TNCaB or by mail; card, debit card, or e-check payments add a convenience fee (mailing a check avoids it). Form revised 01/25.
Charter, for-profit corporation (SS-4417) filing fee
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee (T.C.A. 48-11-303). Card, debit card, or e-check payments add a convenience fee; mailing a check avoids it. Form revised 01/25.
Charter, nonprofit corporation (SS-4418) filing fee
NonprofitFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee (T.C.A. 48-51-303). Card, debit card, or e-check payments add a convenience fee. A no-fee Statement of Exemption from Nonprofit Charter Filing Fee (SS-4520) exists for qualifying organizations. Form revised 09/25.
Application for Name Reservation (SS-9425)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves a name for four months (120 days). Same $20 for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and LLCs. Card, debit card, or e-check payments add a convenience fee. Form revised 5/26.
Texas TX
Start hereCertificate of Formation filing fee (Form 205)
LLCFormation filing
$300
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFee schedule Form 806 rev. 09/26. Same fee online (SOSPortal) or paper. SOSPortal card payments add a convenience fee of $0.25 per transaction plus 2.25% of the amount charged; ACH is also accepted.
Certificate of Formation filing fee (for-profit corporation, Form 201)
C corpFormation filing
$300
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee, not based on shares. SOSPortal card payments add $0.25 + 2.25%.
Certificate of Formation filing fee (nonprofit corporation, Form 202)
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee. SOSPortal card payments add $0.25 + 2.25%.
Standard expedite (per document)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceTexas Express standard expedite: processed ahead of regular submissions, typically within 2-3 business days, plus the filing fee. Next day expedite $500; same day expedite $750 (filings received by 12:00 p.m.); preclearance $50. Form 806 rev. 09/26.
Name reservation (Form 501, 120 days)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Renewal is also $40. SOSPortal card payments add $0.25 + 2.25%.
Utah UT
Start hereCertificate of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$59
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFY2026 fee schedule; nonrefundable. Filed online through the Business Registration System.
Articles of Incorporation, business corporation, filing fee
C corpFormation filing
$59
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFY2026 fee schedule; also shown as $59.00 on the Division's Considerations in Forming a Corporation page. Nonrefundable.
Articles of Incorporation, nonprofit corporation, filing fee
NonprofitFormation filing
$59
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFY2026 fee schedule; nonrefundable. Older guides listing $30 are outdated.
Expedited processing (per document)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$75
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceListed as $75 per filing on the FY2026 fee schedule. The Division's copies and certificates page also lists a $75 expedite fee with processing of up to 2 business days.
Name reservation
All typesName reservation (optional)
$22
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFY2026 fee schedule. Reserves the name for 120 days.
Vermont VT
Start hereArticles of Organization
LLCFormation filing
$155
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source11 V.S.A. 4023 (fee set by 11 V.S.A. 4012). No extra fee for online filing.
Application for Reserved Name - LLC
LLCName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source11 V.S.A. 4006 (fee set by 11 V.S.A. 4012). Renewal $25.
Articles of Incorporation
C corpFormation filing
$155
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source11A V.S.A. 2.02 (fee set by 11A V.S.A. 1.22); flat fee. No extra fee for online filing.
Application for Reserved Name - Corporation
C corpName reservation (optional)
$40
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source11A V.S.A. 4.02 (fee set by 11A V.S.A. 1.22). Renewal $35.
Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit
NonprofitFormation filing
$155
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source11B V.S.A. 2.02 (fee set by 11B V.S.A. 1.22). No extra fee for online filing.
Application for Reserved Name - Nonprofit
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source11B V.S.A. 4.02 (fee set by 11B V.S.A. 1.22).
Virginia VA
Start hereArticles of Organization (Form LLC1011) filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame fee for professional LLCs (LLC1103). Set by Va. Code 13.1-1005. File online through the SCC Clerk's Information System (CIS).
Articles of Incorporation (Form SCC619) filing fee
C corpFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$25 filing fee (Va. Code 13.1-616) plus a mandatory charter fee based on authorized shares (separate row). Minimum total $75 for up to 25,000 authorized shares, per the SCC charter fee schedule.
Charter fee based on authorized shares (minimum)
C corpDue with formation
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMinimum amount. $50 for each 25,000 authorized shares or fraction, up to 1,000,000 shares ($2,000 at 1,000,000); flat $2,500 above 1,000,000 shares (Va. Code 13.1-615.1). The SCC charter fee schedule shows total fees (charter plus $25 filing fee) of $75 for 1 to 25,000 shares.
Articles of Incorporation, nonstock corporation (Form SCC819) filing fee
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$25 filing fee plus $50 charter fee (separate row); the SCC lists the total as $75. Amount unchanged in the version of Va. Code 13.1-816 that takes effect January 1, 2027.
Charter fee, nonstock corporation
NonprofitDue with formation
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceMandatory at formation (Va. Code 13.1-815.1); not based on shares.
Same-day expedited review (online via CIS)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$200
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSubmit by 10:00 a.m. ET for a response by 4:00 p.m. ET the same business day. Next-day service is $50 or $100 depending on the filing (submit by 2:00 p.m. ET). Online CIS filings only; paper submissions cannot be expedited. Nonrefundable; each review needs its own fee.
Name reservation, 120 days (Form SCC631)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Same $10 fee for LLCs, stock corporations and nonstock corporations (Va. Code 13.1-1005, 13.1-616 and 13.1-816); renewable for further 120-day periods for $10.
Washington WA
Start hereCertificate of Formation filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$180
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$180 plus an online processing fee (amount not stated by SOS). Initial report is free if filed with the certificate; $10 if deferred (due within 120 days).
Reservation of Name (LLC)
LLCName reservation (optional)
$30
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (profit corporation)
C corpFormation filing
$180
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official source$180 original filing fee, plus an online processing fee when filed online. Initial report free with formation, $10 if deferred.
Reservation of Name (profit corporation)
C corpName reservation (optional)
$30
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (nonprofit, RCW 24.03A)
NonprofitFormation filing
$80
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceDefault $80; reduced $40 if the filer certifies gross revenue under $500,000 in the most recent fiscal year. WAC 434-112-085 lists $30 plus the Charitable Asset Protection Account fee. Plus online processing fee. Initial report free with formation, $10 if filed later.
Reservation of Name (nonprofit)
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$20
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional.
Expedited service (per business entity)
All typesExpedite (optional)
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceGenerally processed within three working days (WAC 434-112-080). Same-day in-person service is $150.
West Virginia WV
Start hereArticles of Organization - Domestic LLC
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $100 shown on the current SOS registration page and Form LLD-1 (Rev. 09/2026). Online filings add a $1 processing fee. Waived for veteran-owned businesses and eligible young entrepreneurs.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic For-Profit
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee; no share-based or prorated charge. Online filings add a $1 processing fee. Waived for veteran-owned businesses and eligible young entrepreneurs.
Articles of Incorporation - Domestic Non-Profit
NonprofitFormation filing
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $25 shown on Form CD-1NP (Rev. 09/2026). Online filings add a $1 processing fee.
24-hour expedite service
All typesExpedite (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceIn addition to the filing fee, per business. 2-hour expedite is $250 and 1-hour is $500. Not available for dissolutions or withdrawals of corporations.
Name Reservation (120 days)
All typesName reservation (optional)
$15
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOptional. Same fee for all entity types; Form NR-1 (Rev. 09/2026) also lists $15.
Wisconsin WI
Start hereArticles of Organization - LLC
LLCFormation filing
$130
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceOnline filing. Paper filing (Form 502) is $170. Online filings are generally accepted on receipt.
Name Reservation Application
LLCName reservation (optional)
$15
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days. Filed on paper (Form 1, revised May 2026).
Articles of Incorporation - Business Corporation
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat $100 online or on paper (Form 2, revised May 2026). The DFI schedule shows no share-based amount for domestic business corporations.
Name Reservation Application
C corpName reservation (optional)
$15
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days. Filed on paper (Form 1, revised May 2026). Same fee as LLC; no separate secondary source listing the corporation amount was found.
Articles of Incorporation - Nonstock Corporation
NonprofitFormation filing
$35
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $35 online or on paper (DFI fee schedule and Form 102, revised May 2026).
Name Reservation Application - Nonstock Corporation
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$10
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days. Form 1 (revised May 2026) lists $10 for nonstock corporations; no secondary source was found.
Expedited service - next business day
All typesExpedite (optional)
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePer transaction, added to the filing fee; acted on by close of business the next business day. In-person counter service in Madison is $250 (within four hours) or $500 (within one hour). Some guides still show the former $25 fee.
Wyoming WY
Start hereArticles of Organization filing fee
LLCFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceSame $100 online at wyobiz.wyo.gov or on paper. Online payment is by Visa or MasterCard and the payment processor adds a convenience fee. Series LLC adds $10 per series. Online filings are active immediately.
Application for Reservation of Name (LLC)
LLCName reservation (optional)
$60
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days. Paper filing; processing up to 15 business days.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (profit corporation)
C corpFormation filing
$100
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee; may be filed online or on paper. Online filings add a payment processor convenience fee.
Application for Reservation of Name (profit corporation)
C corpName reservation (optional)
$60
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days. Paper filing; processing up to 15 business days. No secondary source listing the corporation amount was found.
Articles of Incorporation filing fee (nonprofit corporation)
NonprofitFormation filing
$50
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceFlat fee; may be filed online or on paper. Some older guides show $25.
Application for Reservation of Name (nonprofit corporation)
NonprofitName reservation (optional)
$25
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourceReserves the name for 120 days (W.S. 17-19-402(a)). Paper filing; processing up to 15 business days. No secondary source was found.
Expedited Filing Service - Next Business Day
All typesExpedite (optional)
$700
Last verified: Oct 18, 2026Official sourcePer document, in addition to the filing fee. Same Business Day tier is $1,400 (must be received by 12:00 noon MT). Not available for filings that can be completed online, including initial formations and annual reports; it applies to paper filings such as foreign registrations, continuances and amendments. Authorized by 2026 Enrolled Act No. 36 (HB0016), effective July 1, 2026.
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