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Every input below maps to an official fee line. No email, no signup — the math runs entirely in your browser.

●  Data verified 2026-11-03

I will be my own registered agent
Free — you need an address in the state
Buy an operating agreement template
$50–$100 if you want a lawyer-grade template

Registered agent is legally required in all 51 jurisdictions.

ESTIMATED FIRST-YEAR OFFICIAL COST

$300one-time + first-year

State filing fee$300
Annual report (year 1)$0
Franchise tax (year 1)$0
Registered agent$0
Total$300

Source: Texas Secretary of State · verified 2026-11-03

Cheapest alternative: Montana $35 first-year total — save $265 vs Texas · see Montana numbers →

WHY THESE NUMBERS ARE TRUSTWORTHY

Each figure is the current fee published by the Secretary of State, re-checked monthly. Competitor sites still show Delaware at $300 — the official schedule says $110. The calculator covers all 51 jurisdictions — see the full fee table with per-state sources.

How this number is built

01

Filing fee

One-time charge to form the LLC, paid to the Secretary of State. Varies $40 (KY) to $500 (MA).

02

Year-one compliance

Annual report due the first year in most states ($0–$150). CA adds the $800 minimum franchise tax; DE $400.

03

Your choices

Being your own registered agent costs $0. An operating agreement template is optional but recommended ($50–$100).

Every fee below is checked against the state source linked per row. Verified 2026-11-03.