Form an LLC in Idaho
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $229 on Standard.
State filing fee
$104
Typical processing
14 days
Annual report
$0 / yr
Idaho LLCs are filed with the Secretary of State at a $104 filing fee. The state's most distinctive ongoing rule is that the annual report is free - you still have to file it (within the anniversary month each year) but there's no fee attached.
That makes Idaho one of the cheapest states to maintain over the long run: filing fee once, then $0 annually. Pair that with a friendly business climate and Idaho is a quiet alternative to Wyoming for non-resident founders willing to deal with a less-marketed jurisdiction.
Best for: Cost-conscious founders who want a zero-fee annual renewal.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $104 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 14 days |
| Annual report fee | $0 |
| Annual report due | On the formation anniversary |
| Premium expedited fee | $145 (1-day filing) |
- The annual report fee is $0 - one of only a handful of states (Idaho, Minnesota for fee-free filings) with this structure.
- Premium plans use the $145 expedited state fee for one-business-day filing.
Idaho note: No fee but annual report required
How we file your Idaho LLC
- 1
File the Certificate of Organization
We file with the Idaho Secretary of State; the $104 fee is paid at submission. Most filings clear within two weeks.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained from the IRS and a custom Idaho operating agreement is delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Idaho annual reports are due during the anniversary month each year. The filing is free but missing it leads to administrative dissolution.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Idaho annual report due?
During the LLC's anniversary month each year. There is no filing fee.
Does Idaho have a franchise tax?
No franchise tax for LLCs. The only ongoing state requirement is keeping the registered agent current and filing the (free) annual report.
Can a non-resident own an Idaho LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements for members or managers.
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Ready to form your Idaho LLC?
Total from $229 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.