{
 "title": "Statutia LLC state costs",
 "publisher": "Statutia (Carefree Charters LLC)",
 "license": "CC BY 4.0 - credit \"Source: Statutia, statutia.com\"",
 "notes": "Each figure links to its official source and check date. Figures not re-checked within 120 days are dropped at the next weekly rebuild. UNKNOWN is never $0. first_year_notes lists dated rules (e.g., California SB 122).",
 "latest_check": "2026-10-11",
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  {
   "state": "AL",
   "name": "Alabama",
   "formation_fee": 200,
   "formation_source": "https://www.sos.alabama.gov/business-entities/llcs",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "from $0/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Business privilege tax (Form PPT): from $0 | Annual report (part of Form PPT): $0",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/26fpptinstr.pdf | https://revenue.alabama.gov/tax-types/business-privilege-tax/",
   "change_agent_fee": 100,
   "change_source": "https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/form-files/FeeSchedule.pdf",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "AK",
   "name": "Alaska",
   "formation_fee": 250,
   "formation_source": "https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorporationFormsFees",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$100/yr avg.",
   "yearly_items": "Biennial report: $100 every 2 yrs | State business license: $50",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorporationFormsFees | https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/BusinessLicensing/BusinessLicensingFormsFees",
   "change_agent_fee": 25,
   "change_source": "https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/CorporationFormsFees",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "AZ",
   "name": "Arizona",
   "formation_fee": 50,
   "formation_source": "https://azcc.gov/docs/default-source/corps-files/fee-schedules/fee-schedule-llcs.pdf",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$0/yr",
   "yearly_items": "No annual report: $0",
   "yearly_sources": "https://azcc.gov/docs/default-source/corps-files/fee-schedules/fee-schedule-llcs.pdf",
   "change_agent_fee": 5,
   "change_source": "https://azcc.gov/docs/default-source/corps-files/fee-schedules/fee-schedule-llcs.pdf",
   "publication_required": "conditional",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "AR",
   "name": "Arkansas",
   "formation_fee": 45,
   "formation_source": "https://sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/forms-fees/llc",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$150/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual LLC franchise tax report: $150",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/bcs/LLC1_FT_2026.pdf",
   "change_agent_fee": 0,
   "change_source": "https://sos.arkansas.gov/business-commercial-services-bcs/forms-fees/llc",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "CA",
   "name": "California",
   "formation_fee": 70,
   "formation_source": "https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/forms/limited-liability-companies-california-domestic",
   "first_year_state_costs": "800 Minimum LLC tax, first payment (due by the 15th day of the 4th month after filing); 20 Statement of Information (due within 90 days of filing)",
   "first_year_notes": "Forming on or after January 1, 2027? California\u2019s first-year LLC tax drops to $400 for first taxable years beginning 2027 through 2029 (SB 122), then $800 a year after that.",
   "yearly_state_cost": "from $810/yr avg.",
   "yearly_items": "Annual LLC tax (Franchise Tax Board): from $800 | Statement of Information: $20 every 2 yrs",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.ftb.ca.gov/pay/penalties-and-interest/index.html | https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/forms/limited-liability-companies-california-domestic",
   "change_agent_fee": 0,
   "change_source": "https://bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov:443/llc/forms/llc-12-112021.pdf",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "CO",
   "name": "Colorado",
   "formation_fee": 50,
   "formation_source": "https://coloradosos.gov/pubs/info_center/fees/business.html",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$25/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Periodic report: $25",
   "yearly_sources": "https://coloradosos.gov/pubs/info_center/fees/business.html",
   "change_agent_fee": 10,
   "change_source": "https://coloradosos.gov/pubs/info_center/fees/business.html",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "CT",
   "name": "Connecticut",
   "formation_fee": 120,
   "formation_source": "https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/business-services/bsd-forms/fee-schedule-revised-712020.pdf",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$80/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $80",
   "yearly_sources": "https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/business-services/bsd-forms/fee-schedule-revised-712020.pdf",
   "change_agent_fee": 50,
   "change_source": "https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/business-services/bsd-forms/fee-schedule-revised-712020.pdf",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "DE",
   "name": "Delaware",
   "formation_fee": 110,
   "formation_source": "https://corpfiles.delaware.gov/Fee_Schedule/AugustFee2026.pdf",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$400/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual LLC tax: $400",
   "yearly_sources": "https://corp.delaware.gov/alt-entitytaxinstructions/",
   "change_agent_fee": 50,
   "change_source": "https://corpfiles.delaware.gov/Fee_Schedule/AugustFee2026.pdf",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "DC",
   "name": "District of Columbia",
   "formation_fee": 99,
   "formation_source": "https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1621921",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$150/yr avg.",
   "yearly_items": "Biennial report: $300 every 2 yrs",
   "yearly_sources": "https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1621921",
   "change_agent_fee": 50,
   "change_source": "https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1621921",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "FL",
   "name": "Florida",
   "formation_fee": 125,
   "formation_source": "https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/forms/fees/llc-fees/",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$138.75/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $138.75",
   "yearly_sources": "https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/forms/fees/llc-fees/",
   "change_agent_fee": 25,
   "change_source": "https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/forms/fees/llc-fees/",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "GA",
   "name": "Georgia",
   "formation_fee": 110,
   "formation_source": "https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/node/1925",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$60/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual registration: $60",
   "yearly_sources": "https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/node/1925",
   "change_agent_fee": 30,
   "change_source": "https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/node/1925",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "HI",
   "name": "Hawaii",
   "formation_fee": 51,
   "formation_source": "https://cca.hawaii.gov/?p=4601",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$12.50/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $12.50",
   "yearly_sources": "https://cca.hawaii.gov/?p=17168",
   "change_agent_fee": 25,
   "change_source": "https://cca.hawaii.gov/?p=4602",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "ID",
   "name": "Idaho",
   "formation_fee": 100,
   "formation_source": "https://sos.idaho.gov/corp/llc_form.html",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$0/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $0",
   "yearly_sources": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title30/T30CH21/SECT30-21-601/",
   "change_agent_fee": 0,
   "change_source": "https://sos.idaho.gov/corp/llc_form.html",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "IL",
   "name": "Illinois",
   "formation_fee": 150,
   "formation_source": "https://ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/080501800K50-10.htm",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$75/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $75",
   "yearly_sources": "https://ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/080501800K50-10.htm",
   "change_agent_fee": 25,
   "change_source": "https://ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/080501800K50-10.htm",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "IN",
   "name": "Indiana",
   "formation_fee": 100,
   "formation_source": "https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=16989",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$15.50/yr avg.",
   "yearly_items": "Business entity report (biennial): $31 every 2 yrs",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.in.gov/sos/business/business-entity-reports/",
   "change_agent_fee": 0,
   "change_source": "https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=13558",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "IA",
   "name": "Iowa",
   "formation_fee": 50,
   "formation_source": "https://sos.iowa.gov/business/FormsAndFees.html",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$15/yr avg.",
   "yearly_items": "Biennial report: $30 every 2 yrs",
   "yearly_sources": "https://sos.iowa.gov/business/FormsAndFees.html",
   "change_agent_fee": 0,
   "change_source": "https://sos.iowa.gov/business/FormsAndFees.html",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "KS",
   "name": "Kansas",
   "formation_fee": 85,
   "formation_source": "https://sos.ks.gov/forms/business_services/DL.pdf",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$45/yr avg.",
   "yearly_items": "Business entity information report (biennial): $90 every 2 yrs",
   "yearly_sources": "https://sos.ks.gov/forms/business_services/ILC.pdf",
   "change_agent_fee": 30,
   "change_source": "https://sos.ks.gov/forms/business_services/ROA.pdf",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "KY",
   "name": "Kentucky",
   "formation_fee": 40,
   "formation_source": "https://sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/Pages/Fees.aspx",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$15/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $15",
   "yearly_sources": "https://sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/Pages/Fees.aspx",
   "change_agent_fee": 10,
   "change_source": "https://sos.ky.gov/bus/business-filings/Pages/Fees.aspx",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "LA",
   "name": "Louisiana",
   "formation_fee": 125,
   "formation_source": "https://static.sos.la.gov/shared/fee_changes_2026.pdf",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$35/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $35",
   "yearly_sources": "https://static.sos.la.gov/shared/fee_changes_2026.pdf",
   "change_agent_fee": 30,
   "change_source": "https://static.sos.la.gov/shared/fee_changes_2026.pdf",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "ME",
   "name": "Maine",
   "formation_fee": 175,
   "formation_source": "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/31/title31sec1680.html",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$85/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $85",
   "yearly_sources": "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/31/title31sec1680.html",
   "change_agent_fee": 35,
   "change_source": "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec103.html",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "MD",
   "name": "Maryland",
   "formation_fee": 100,
   "formation_source": "https://dat.maryland.gov/Documents/Accessible%20Documents/Charter%20-%20Resource%20Docs/List%20of%20Fees%20for%20Charter%20Services%20and%20Document%20Filings_0326-A.pdf",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$300/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report (with personal property return): $300",
   "yearly_sources": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtp&section=14-704&enactments=false",
   "change_agent_fee": 25,
   "change_source": "https://dat.maryland.gov/Documents/Accessible%20Documents/Charter%20-%20Resource%20Docs/List%20of%20Fees%20for%20Charter%20Services%20and%20Document%20Filings_0326-A.pdf",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "MA",
   "name": "Massachusetts",
   "formation_fee": 520,
   "formation_source": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/general-information/corporations-filing-fees.htm",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$520/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $520",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/general-information/corporations-filing-fees.htm",
   "change_agent_fee": 0,
   "change_source": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/general-information/corporations-filing-fees.htm",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "MI",
   "name": "Michigan",
   "formation_fee": 50,
   "formation_source": "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-450-5101",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "from $15/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual statement: $15\u2013$25",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-450-5101",
   "change_agent_fee": 5,
   "change_source": "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-450-5101",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "MN",
   "name": "Minnesota",
   "formation_fee": 155,
   "formation_source": "https://sos.mn.gov/business-liens/business-filing-and-certification-fee-schedule/",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$0/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual renewal (free): $0",
   "yearly_sources": "https://sos.mn.gov/business-liens/business-filing-and-certification-fee-schedule/",
   "change_agent_fee": 55,
   "change_source": "https://sos.mn.gov/business-liens/business-filing-and-certification-fee-schedule/",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "MS",
   "name": "Mississippi",
   "formation_fee": 50,
   "formation_source": "https://sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/Services%20&%20Fees%20Document.pdf",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$0/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report (no fee): $0",
   "yearly_sources": "https://sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/Services%20&%20Fees%20Document.pdf",
   "change_agent_fee": 10,
   "change_source": "https://sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/Services%20&%20Fees%20Document.pdf",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "MO",
   "name": "Missouri",
   "formation_fee": 50,
   "formation_source": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Business/fees.pdf?v=2025",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$0/yr",
   "yearly_items": "No annual report required: $0",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Business/fees.pdf?v=2025",
   "change_agent_fee": 10,
   "change_source": "https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Business/corp59.pdf?v=2",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "MT",
   "name": "Montana",
   "formation_fee": 35,
   "formation_source": "https://sosmt.gov/business/fees/",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "from $0/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: from $0",
   "yearly_sources": "https://sosmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/business_filing_fees.pdf",
   "change_agent_fee": 0,
   "change_source": "https://sosmt.gov/business/fees/",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "NE",
   "name": "Nebraska",
   "formation_fee": 100,
   "formation_source": "https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=21-192",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$12.50/yr avg.",
   "yearly_items": "Biennial report: $25 every 2 yrs",
   "yearly_sources": "https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=21-192",
   "change_agent_fee": 25,
   "change_source": "https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=21-192",
   "publication_required": "yes",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "NV",
   "name": "Nevada",
   "formation_fee": 75,
   "formation_source": "https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/chapter-86/statute-86-561/",
   "first_year_state_costs": "150 Initial list of managers or members (due with the articles); 200 State business license (due with the articles)",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$350/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual list of managers/members: $150 | State business license: $200",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-086.html | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-076.html",
   "change_agent_fee": 60,
   "change_source": "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-077.html",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "NH",
   "name": "New Hampshire",
   "formation_fee": 100,
   "formation_source": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/documents/2023-12/form_llc-1_-10-2018.pdf",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$100/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $100",
   "yearly_sources": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/forms-and-fees/limited-liability-companies",
   "change_agent_fee": 15,
   "change_source": "https://www.sos.nh.gov/corporations-0/forms-and-fees/limited-liability-companies",
   "publication_required": "no",
   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
  },
  {
   "state": "NJ",
   "name": "New Jersey",
   "formation_fee": 100,
   "formation_source": "https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/gettingregistered.shtml",
   "first_year_state_costs": "",
   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$75/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $75",
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   "yearly_state_cost": "$0/yr",
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   "yearly_sources": "https://businessportal.nm.gov/maintain/file-reports/",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
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   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$0/yr",
   "yearly_items": "No annual report required: $0",
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   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$100/yr",
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   "change_source": "https://sos.oregon.gov/business/Documents/business-registry-forms/br-fee-schedule.pdf",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
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   "change_source": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/business/fees-and-payments",
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   "change_agent_fee": 20,
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   "formation_fee": 110,
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   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$0/yr",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
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   "formation_fee": 150,
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   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $55",
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   "change_source": "https://sdsos.gov/general-information/filing-fees.aspx",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
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   "yearly_sources": "https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-48/chapter-249/part-10/section-48-249-1007/ | https://www.tn.gov/revenue/for-businesses/general-revenue-policies.html",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
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   "first_year_notes": "",
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   "change_agent_fee": 15,
   "change_source": "https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/help/help-corp-filing-401.html",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
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   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$18/yr",
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   "change_agent_fee": 17,
   "change_source": "https://commerce.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/llcricf.pdf",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
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   "change_agent_fee": 35,
   "change_source": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/ACTS/ACT077/ACT077%20As%20Enacted.pdf",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
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   "change_agent_fee": 0,
   "change_source": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=434-112-085",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
   "checked": "2026-10-07"
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   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $25",
   "yearly_sources": "https://sos.wv.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/annualreportllc.pdf",
   "change_agent_fee": 15,
   "change_source": "https://code.wvlegislature.gov/59-1-2/",
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   "registered_agent_optional": "no",
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   "state": "WI",
   "name": "Wisconsin",
   "formation_fee": 130,
   "formation_source": "https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Fees.aspx",
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   "first_year_notes": "",
   "yearly_state_cost": "$25/yr",
   "yearly_items": "Annual report: $25",
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   "change_agent_fee": 10,
   "change_source": "https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Fees.aspx",
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   "formation_fee": 100,
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   "yearly_items": "Annual report license tax: from $60",
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   "change_agent_fee": 5,
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