Form an LLC in Indiana
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $223 on Standard.
State filing fee
$98
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$32 / yr
Indiana LLCs file with the Secretary of State Business Services Division. The filing fee is $98, processing runs about a week, and the state uses a biennial business entity report rather than an annual one - $32 every two years.
Indiana is a low-friction state for both in-state and remote founders, with one of the lower ongoing-fee profiles in the country once you average the biennial report.
Best for: Indiana-based businesses; founders preferring biennial reports.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $98 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $32 |
| Annual report due | Every two years on the formation anniversary |
- The biennial report at $32 averages out to $16/year - among the cheapest in the country.
- No franchise tax for LLCs.
How we file your Indiana LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization
We file with the Indiana Secretary of State Business Services Division via INBiz. The $98 fee is paid online.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained from the IRS and a custom Indiana operating agreement is delivered.
- 3
Set up biennial report tracking
Indiana's biennial Business Entity Report is due during the LLC's anniversary month, every two years. The fee is $32.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
Is the Indiana report annual or biennial?
Biennial. Every two years, during the LLC's anniversary month, with a $32 fee.
Can a non-resident own an Indiana LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements; our Indiana registered agent covers the in-state presence rule.
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Ready to form your Indiana LLC?
Total from $223 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.