{"id":5216,"date":"2021-09-20T09:39:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T14:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-form-an-llc.html"},"modified":"2026-05-15T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:16:00","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-form-an-llc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-form-an-llc.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Accurately Plan for the Cost of an LLC Formation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How To Accurately Plan for the Cost of an LLC Formation<\/h1>\n\n
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LLC formation costs are the initial costs for legally establishing a limited liability company. These costs typically range from $600 to $2,500 for your new small business. Business owners must prepare for all ongoing costs for their LLC business entity when planning their startup.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Forming your new business<\/span> as an LLC will protect you from personal liability<\/span> and seizure of your personal assets<\/span> if someone gets injured at your business or uses your product.<\/p>\n

LLC<\/a> business license<\/span> fees vary depending on where you form your LLC. This FindLaw article helps new business<\/span> entrepreneurs<\/span> plan for startup<\/span> costs associated with their chosen business structure<\/span>, from fees associated with filing requirements to premiums for liability protection<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Initial Articles of Organization Filing Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n

The initial filing fee<\/span> to establish an LLC\u00a0varies from state to state<\/a>. The first step to take when making an LLC<\/a> official is to file articles of organization<\/span> with the Secretary of State<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

You must pay the state\u2019s <\/span>filing fee<\/span> to become a legal business entity<\/span>. You will need to list:<\/p>\n