How Much Does It Cost to Form a Michigan LLC?
Michigan is one of the lowest LLC filing fees in the country. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) charges $50 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC. At $50, Michigan is one of the cheapest states to file in.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Michigan charges $25 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Michigan tax note: Annual Statement $25, due February 15 each year. $50 late fee for missing deadline. Filed with Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), not Secretary of State.
Resident Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Michigan LLC needs a resident agent on file. Our service is available at $99/year as a separate annual subscription.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-7 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our formation fee | $199 | One-time — covers preparing and filing your Articles of Organization |
| State filing fee | $50 | One-time, paid to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) |
| Annual report | $25 | Filed annually with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) |
| Resident Agent service | $99 first year, $119/year renewal | Separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedOur $199 formation fee plus the $50 state filing fee comes to $249 to get your Michigan LLC filed. Add resident agent service ($99 for the first year) and your full first-year total is $348.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $119/year for resident agent renewal + $25/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our service covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state.