Form FS-01 · FlagState house form · Not a government filing
Compare filing and recurring state fees, check the questions that apply where you live, and plan your next steps. FlagState helps non-US founders review the costs and requirements before paying to form a US LLC.
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Illustration only. Wyoming fee check: 2026-09-09. Agent cost is a budgeting assumption. See the calculator for scope and exclusions.
Selected states · See the calculator for assumptions and exclusions
| Flag State | State Filing | Annual state charge | Registered Agent (budget estimate) | Modeled first-year range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYWyoming Annual charge has an asset-based minimum · verified 2026-09-09 | $100 | $60 | $99 to 199 est. | ≈ $259 to 359 |
| NMNew Mexico No annual-report charge in this model · sourced 2026-08-26 | $50 | $0 | $99 to 199 est. | ≈ $149 to 249 |
| DEDelaware Annual LLC tax; no annual report · verified 2026-09-09 | $110 | $400 annual tax | $99 to 199 est. | ≈ $609 to 709 |
| FLFlorida Review the state filing and annual report · verified 2026-08-26 | $125 | $138.75 | $99 to 199 est. | ≈ $363 to 463 |
| TXTexas Review tax and information-report duties · verified 2026-08-26 | $300 | $0* | $99 to 199 est. | ≈ $399 to 499 |
State entries show their own source confidence and verification dates. The agent range is a separate budgeting assumption. These first-year examples combine filing, one annual state charge and the agent estimate. Variable taxes, service packages and other unlisted costs are extra. *Texas information-report duties can apply even when no variable franchise tax is due. Use the calculator for the full modeled breakdown.
Run your own numbersThe full passage, port to port: what happens after you pick a state
Check your chosen state's filing method and registered-agent requirements. Decide which work to do yourself and which paid assistance, if any, you need.
The IRS issues EINs without a fee. The application route depends on the responsible party's tax-ID status and the company's business location. Review the EIN guide before applying or buying assistance.
Check provider eligibility before paying to form. Prepare the requested identity, company and operating-address records. Each provider reviews the application; formation does not guarantee approval.
Check state obligations and the LLC's federal tax classification. Foreign-owned US disregarded entities may need Form 5472 for reportable transactions. Keep filing responsibilities and service renewals in your checklist.
Start with the requirements for your business and residence. Compare state fees, check banking eligibility, and record the decisions still open before paying to form.
Sources, dates and scope
Each state entry carries a verification date and confidence label. Verified entries have direct official-source support; sourced entries have lower confidence. The calculator models the listed fees over your chosen period and shows relevant exclusions. Read the methodology before treating an estimate as your budget.
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