Formation guides by state

Start with the state where you will operate—or where investors expect you to incorporate.

• Texas

  Filing fee

  $300 state fee (Certificate of Formation)

  Annual compliance

  Public information report + franchise tax considerations

  Read Texas guide →

• Florida

  Filing fee

  $125 LLC articles of organization (+ optional registered agent)

  Annual compliance

  $138.75 annual report for LLCs

  Read Florida guide →

• Delaware

  Filing fee

  $90 LLC certificate of formation; corp fees vary

  Annual compliance

  $300 annual tax minimum for LLCs (franchise tax rules differ for corps)

  Read Delaware guide →

• Wyoming

  Filing fee

  $100 LLC articles of organization

  Annual compliance

  $60 or 0.0002% of assets (minimum $60)

  Read Wyoming guide →