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LLC cost calculator: know your real cost before you file.

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Company Cost Calculator

See what it costs to form and run an LLC or a C-Corporation in any state: state fees, our services, and your yearly cost after year one.

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The Employer Identification Number is your company's tax ID with the IRS. You need it to open a US bank account, use payment processors, and file US tax forms. No SSN or ITIN required. $35
Every US state requires your company to have a registered agent: a real in-state address that receives official mail and legal notices. A non-resident can't be their own agent, so we provide one. Renews yearly. $49/yr
A real US street address for your business post — bank letters, government mail and packages — which we scan or forward to you. Separate from the registered agent. Pricing starts from this amount and depends on mail volume and forwarding. From $50/yr
The Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is your personal US tax ID if you're not eligible for an SSN. As an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent we handle it without you mailing your passport. Only needed when you have a US tax purpose. $175
Beneficial Ownership Information filing reports a company's owners to FinCEN. We prepare and submit it if your company is required to file. (Note: under FinCEN's 2025 interim final rule, companies formed in the United States are exempt; it mainly applies to foreign-formed companies registered in a US state. We'll confirm whether it applies to you.) $25
We prepare your documents and guide you through opening a US business account with fintechs such as Mercury or Wise. We make the introduction and get your paperwork right — no provider can guarantee approval. From $99
Help getting set up on payment processors like Stripe — making sure your company name, EIN letter and details match so the application isn't flagged. We tell you exactly what each processor will ask for before you apply. From $99
Protect your brand name or logo with a US federal trademark. We prepare and file the application with the USPTO and manage the process. Packages start at the Starter price shown, which includes the USPTO government filing fee for one class. From $700

How it works

Real state fees, itemized, with nothing hidden in fine print.

Pick your state and services

Choose where you're forming and tick the services you actually want, from EIN to registered agent. Not sure which state? Compare all 50 state guides first.

See your first-year total

The estimate combines your state's official filing fee, Brio's $1 formation service, and your selected services into one number, instantly.

Unlock the full breakdown

Enter your email to see every line item plus what the LLC costs you every year after the first, so there are no surprises at renewal time.

What the estimate includes

Built from each state's official fee schedule, the same research behind our 50 state guides.

Your state's filing fee

The official Articles of Organization fee, which ranges from about $35 to $500 depending on the state.

Brio's $1 formation service

We prepare and file the paperwork. You pay the state fee plus one dollar.

Only the services you pick

EIN, registered agent, US mailing address, ITIN and trademark are all optional line items, never bundled in.

First year vs. every year after

Annual report fees, franchise taxes and renewals differ from the upfront cost, so the breakdown shows both numbers separately.

State quirks, noted

Publication requirements, biennial reports and minimum taxes are flagged under the estimate where your state has them.

Frequently asked questions

Is the calculator free?

Yes. Estimates are free and unlimited. Entering your email unlocks the line-by-line breakdown and the ongoing yearly cost, and we only use it for occasional formation tips.

How accurate are the numbers?

State fees come from the same per-state research behind our state guides and are reviewed when states change their schedules. Treat the result as a close estimate, not an invoice; the exact total is confirmed before you ever pay anything.

Why is the yearly cost different from the first year?

The first year carries one-time costs such as the filing fee. After that, states charge recurring fees like annual reports or franchise taxes, and services like a registered agent renew yearly. The breakdown separates the two so you can budget properly.

Are taxes included in the estimate?

Recurring state fees like franchise taxes and annual reports are included. Income tax is not, because it depends on your profits. For the filing dates themselves, build your free tax deadline calendar.

Which state is cheapest for an LLC?

It depends on whether you weigh the upfront fee or the yearly cost, and where you actually operate. Run a few states through the calculator to compare, and read Which state should I choose? before deciding on price alone.

Can Brio handle the whole formation?

Yes. We form your LLC for $1 plus the state fee, and every service in the calculator is something we can take off your plate.

Budget set? File it.

The state fee is the state fee wherever you file. Brio adds one dollar and handles the paperwork.

Form my LLC Still comparing states? Browse the state guides.