An LLC can cost anywhere from $50 to $1,500+ depending on your state, your setup, and whether you use a service. On a budget, you can form a perfectly good LLC for under $100. Here is exactly how.
| Item | Range | Typical | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Formation Fee (DIY) | $50 – $500 | $100 | New Mexico: $50 (cheapest). Wyoming: $100. Arizona: $50. Colorado: $50. Iowa: $50. Maryland: $100. Avoid: Massachusetts ($500), Texas ($300), California ($800 franchise tax upfront). |
| DIY vs. Formation Service | $0 – $300 | $0 | DIY is free (you fill out the form yourself). Formation services (Northwest $39, Incfile $0) handle the paperwork but charge for optional extras. The form is simple — save the money. |
| Registered Agent (First Year) | $0 – $125 | $39 | Northwest: $39 first year. You can be your own agent for $0 in most states (but your address becomes public). Budget option: use a free virtual mailbox address. |
| EIN from IRS | $0 – $0 | $0 | Always free from IRS.gov. Never pay anyone to get an EIN — it is a 5-minute online form. |
| Operating Agreement | $0 – $0 | $0 | Free templates from Northwest, Wyoming SBDC, or LegalZoom's blog. A single-member operating agreement is a few paragraphs. |
| Business License (Optional) | $0 – $100 | $0 | Most micro-SaaS businesses do not need a business license (SaaS is generally unregulated). Check your city/county requirements. Often $0 for online businesses. |
Formation fee ($50-100) + EIN ($0) + operating agreement ($0) = $50-100 one-time
Registered agent ($125/yr) + annual report ($0-62/yr) = $62-187/year ongoing
New Mexico: $50 formation fee, $0 annual report, no public member disclosure. Wyoming: $100 formation, $62 annual report. Both are privacy-friendly and cheap.
Yes. The form is a simple 1-2 page document. Every state provides fill-in-the-blank forms. Do not pay a lawyer $500 for what takes 20 minutes.
If you form in a state other than your home state: yes, you need a registered agent with a physical address in that state. Use Northwest ($39 first year). If you form in your home state, you can be your own agent for $0 (but your address becomes public).
Disclaimer: Costs are estimates based on 2025-2026 data. Prices may vary.
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