Independent cost guide
What LLC formation really costs after the $0 hook.
A plain directory of formation + registered agent fees — year 1, year 2, year 3 — researched from public pricing pages. State filing fees called out separately. No glossy startup pitch. Just tables you can trust (and sources you can check).
Research dated Sep 4, 2026 (PT).
Provider prices change. If a number cannot be verified, we mark it
unverified — check source instead of guessing.
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LLC Formation True 3-Year Cost (2026): Northwest vs ZenBusiness vs Bizee vs LegalZoom
Side-by-side Y1–Y3 totals for formation + RA, excluding state fees. Upsells to skip. Privacy note.
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Wyoming LLC true cost (2026)
Official SOS Articles $100, typical $60/yr license tax, RA rules, and provider + state 3-year totals.
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All state hubs
Nightly cadence: one state page at a time — filing fees, annual reports, franchise taxes.
What this site is
- True cost over time — not just the checkout headline.
- RA included in the math — every state requires a registered agent; “$0 formation” often doesn’t include one past year 1 (or at all).
- Source-cited — URLs in each page’s Sources section.
- Affiliate slots ready — placeholders only until programs are joined; disclosures in the footer.
What this site is not
- Not a law firm or formation service.
- Not tax or legal advice.
- Not a glossy “best LLC” ranking farm. Prefer boring tables over hype.