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Mississippi LLC true cost (2026)
Mississippi state side: $50 formation filing, $0 for Annual Report (domestic LLC) in the 3-year model, ~$50 state fees over three years (methodology below) — #3 of 51 on the cheapest-states ranking. Provider markup is separate — use the table for formation/RA path + state fees.
Mississippi state filing fees
These are state fees — not Northwest / ZenBusiness / Bizee / LegalZoom service fees. The collecting agency is Mississippi Secretary of State. Filings go through business.sos.ms.gov.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles / Certificate of Formation | $50 | Certificate of Formation (F0100) $50 (Mississippi SOS fee schedule). |
| Annual Report (domestic LLC) | $0 typical | Domestic LLC annual report fee is $0; foreign LLC annual report is $250 (not used here). |
| 3-year state subtotal (model) | $50 | Formation $50 + 3× domestic annual report $0 = $50. |
When Mississippi actually bills you
Mississippi's recurring filing is due Annually by April 15 (filing window typically opens January 1) — put it in a calendar the day you form, because the state will not chase you before it penalises you.
| Point in time | What Mississippi charges | Amount | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|
| At formation | Articles / Certificate of Formation | $50 | $50 |
| Year 1 cycle | Annual Report (domestic LLC) (no charge in this model) | $0 | $50 |
| Year 2 cycle | Annual Report (domestic LLC) (no charge in this model) | $0 | $50 |
| Year 3 cycle | Annual Report (domestic LLC) (no charge in this model) | $0 | $50 |
Provider + Mississippi state (3-year)
Provider totals from the national comparison (formation + RA Y1–Y3, state fees excluded there) plus the Mississippi state subtotal of $50.
| Provider | Plan | Provider 3-yr | + state |
|---|---|---|---|
| northwest | Formation $39 (RA Y1 included) | $289 | $339 |
| zenbusiness | Starter $0 + RA add-on | $497 | $547 |
| bizee | Basic $0 (RA Y1 free) | $298 | $348 |
| legalzoom | Basic $0 + RA $249/yr | $747 | $797 |
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How Mississippi ranks against the other 50 charters
Across the 51 jurisdictions covered on this site, Mississippi sits at #3 — the 3rd cheapest three-year state charter — at $50 in Secretary of State and revenue-department dollars. That is $15 more than Montana, the cheapest charter in the ranking ($35), $230 below the $280 median, and $2,460 less than California at $2,510. In plain terms, Mississippi lands in the cheaper half of the table.
- Just cheaper: Arizona ($50), Montana ($35).
- Just pricier: Missouri ($50), New Mexico ($50).
- Full table: all 51 states ranked by 3-year state fees — including where the ranking flips once you add a professional registered agent.
Registered agent (Mississippi)
- Registered agent required; change statement fee $10 per SOS fee schedule.
Put the agent next to the state's own bill: three years of Mississippi state fees is $50, while the cheapest provider path in our national 3-year comparison runs $289 (Formation $39 (RA Y1 included)) and the most expensive runs $747 (Basic $0 + RA $249/yr) — a $458 spread for the same statutory job. On the cheapest path the service, not Mississippi, is about 85% of your three-year outlay. Choosing the agent well is usually a bigger lever than choosing the state.
Gotchas (fact-based)
- $0 fee means no payment reminder — missing the free annual report can still lead to administrative dissolution.
- Watch for third-party mailers falsely charging for the free report.
Who Mississippi is for / not for
Often a fit when…
- Domestic Mississippi LLCs seeking very low SOS formation and zero recurring SOS report fees.
Often a poor fit when…
- Foreign LLCs registering in MS (much higher annual report fee).
Orientation only — not legal advice.
Common questions about Mississippi LLC cost
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Mississippi?
$50 to Mississippi Secretary of State for the formation filing. Certificate of Formation (F0100) $50 (Mississippi SOS fee schedule). That is the state charge only. A formation service is a separate bill on top: Formation $39 (RA Y1 included) works out to $39 in year one, versus $249 on the most expensive path we track.
What are the ongoing Mississippi LLC fees after year one?
$0 in recurring Annual Report (domestic LLC) charges under the modelled scenario (Annually by April 15 (filing window typically opens January 1)). Domestic LLC annual report fee is $0; foreign LLC annual report is $250 (not used here). Recurring state charges are what make a low formation fee misleading — they are the reason this site models three years instead of one.
What does a Mississippi LLC really cost over three years?
$50 in Mississippi state fees, plus whatever your provider charges. With the cheapest tracked path that is $339 all-in over three years; with the most expensive it is $797 — a $458 difference that has nothing to do with Mississippi.
Do I need a registered agent in Mississippi?
Yes. Registered agent required; change statement fee $10 per SOS fee schedule. Confirm Mississippi's DIY-versus-commercial agent rules with Mississippi Secretary of State before you file — a home address here becomes public record. On the money side, the four providers tracked here charge $0–$249 in year one for formation plus the agent, then $125–$249 a year in agent renewal after that — separate from every Mississippi figure above.
Is Mississippi a cheap state to form an LLC?
On charter cost alone, Mississippi ranks #3 of 51 at $50 over three years, against a $35 floor and a $2,510 ceiling. But cheapest charter is not the same as cheapest outcome: if you operate somewhere else you will likely foreign-qualify there and pay that state's fees and taxes too. See the full 3-year state fee ranking for the comparison.
How the Mississippi three-year number is built
Formation $50 + 3× domestic annual report $0 = $50. Figures are re-derived from the cited Mississippi sources rather than copied from other guides.
Deliberately excluded from the Mississippi state subtotal:
- Professional registered agent fees (same shopping problem in every state)
- County newspaper publication (NY, AZ, and similar — variable)
- Card / portal convenience fees unless fixed on the SOS schedule
- Expedites, name reservations, certified copies, foreign qualification
- Income / sales / payroll taxes and variable gross-receipts tiers above a stated floor
Unverified / confirm before filing
- Provider checkout upsells: see the national comparison page.
- Re-check live Mississippi Secretary of State fee schedules — amounts change.
Sources (official)
Keep comparing
- Cheapest states to form an LLC (2026)
All 51 charters ranked by three-year state fees — see exactly where Mississippi's $50 lands.
- LLC formation true 3-year cost: Northwest vs ZenBusiness vs Bizee vs LegalZoom
The provider side of the Mississippi math, with the upsells worth skipping.
- All 51 state hubs
Same fee model, state by state.