Form an LLC in Tennessee

We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $434 on Standard.

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State filing fee

$309

Typical processing

7 days

Annual report

$300 / yr

Tennessee LLCs have a fee structure that scales with the number of members: $50 per member with a $300 minimum and a $3,000 maximum. Most small LLCs hit the $300 minimum. The annual report follows the same structure ($300 minimum, due April 1).

Tennessee has no state personal income tax, which makes it attractive for in-state founders despite the higher filing fees. The state also charges a franchise tax (0.25% of net worth, $100 minimum) that applies to most LLCs.

Best for: Tennessee-resident businesses; Nashville operators.

Cost & compliance breakdown

State filing fee$309
Typical processing7 days
Annual report fee$300
Annual report dueApril 1 every year
  • Both the filing fee and the annual report scale with member count - $50/member, $300 minimum, $3,000 cap.
  • Tennessee franchise tax at 0.25% of net worth with a $100 minimum is a separate Department of Revenue filing.

How we file your Tennessee LLC

  1. 1

    File the Articles of Organization

    We file with the Tennessee Secretary of State Business Services Division. The fee is $50 per member ($300 minimum, $3,000 maximum).

  2. 2

    EIN and operating agreement

    EIN obtained and a Tennessee operating agreement delivered.

  3. 3

    Set up annual report and franchise tax tracking

    Tennessee annual reports are due April 1 each year ($300 minimum). The franchise tax is filed separately with the Department of Revenue.

What's included

Articles of Organization

We prepare and file the Articles with the Tennessee Secretary of State.

Registered agent

We provide a registered office in Tennessee so legal mail and state notices are received reliably.

EIN (Federal Tax ID)

We obtain your EIN from the IRS so you can open a bank account and hire.

Operating Agreement

A custom operating agreement that defines members, ownership, and decision rules.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Tennessee LLC cost to form?

$50 per member with a $300 minimum and a $3,000 maximum. A single-member LLC pays the $300 minimum.

When is the Tennessee annual report due?

April 1 each year. The fee follows the same $50/member, $300 minimum structure as formation.

Can a non-resident own a Tennessee LLC?

Yes. There are no residency requirements.

Compare with other states

The states founders most commonly weigh against Tennessee.

Georgia$110 filing · $50/yr reportKentucky$40 filing · $15/yr reportNorth Carolina$128 filing · $200/yr reportWyoming$104 filing · $60/yr report
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Ready to form your Tennessee LLC?

Total from $434 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.

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