Cost calculator · checked 4 November 2026
US LLC yearly cost by state for non-US owners
What a single-member LLC really costs to keep, not just to form: the state's yearly fee, your registered agent and the federal filing. Compare Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Florida, Texas and California over the years you plan to keep it.
State fees we used
| State | To form | Every year | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $50 | $0, no annual report | Nothing yearly |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 minimum license tax | 1st day of your formation month |
| Texas | $300 | $0 under the revenue threshold, but a Public Information Report is required | 15 May |
| Florida | $125 | $138.75 annual report ($400 more if late) | 1 January to 1 May |
| Delaware | $110 | $400 annual tax from the 2026 tax year | 1 June |
| California | $70 | $800 tax, plus $20 every 2 years for the Statement of Information | 15th day of the 4th month |
What's not in the state fee
- Registered agent. Every state requires one. Prices run from about $25 to $300 a year; some formation services include the first year.
- Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120. The IRS charges nothing to file, but a foreign-owned single-member LLC must file every year it has money moving between it and its owner, by 15 April. Missing it costs $25,000. Form 5472 guide.
- Business address and bank. Some banks and payment providers want a US address, which can add a monthly fee.
- Doing business in another state. If your LLC registers in California or does business there, it owes California's $800 a year as well, whatever state you formed in.
Cheapest isn't always best
New Mexico costs least to keep, and Wyoming is close behind. Some banks, payment processors and marketplaces are more used to Wyoming and Delaware LLCs and may ask more questions about a New Mexico one. Delaware is usually only worth it if you'll raise money from investors, and then most founders form a corporation, not an LLC.
Sources: our state guides (each checked against the state's own pages in October 2026, linked above), Delaware HB 400 for the $400 tax, and the LLC University fee table (updated June 2026) for formation fees. Some states add a small online processing fee. Confirm on the Secretary of State's site before filing. Guidance, not tax or legal advice.