State LLC Fees for Non-Residents (2026)
Filing fees, annual costs, and franchise taxes for every US state commonly used by non-resident founders. All fees are paid directly to the state Secretary of State and apply regardless of which formation service is used.
Data last verified: March 2026
Quick Comparison
| State | Formation Fee | Annual Fee | Franchise Tax | 3-Year State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $50 | $0/yr | None | $50 |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60/yr | None | $280 |
| Florida | $125 | $138.75/yr | None | $541 |
| Delaware | $90 | $300/yr | $300/yr (flat) | $990 |
| Nevada | $75 | $500+/yr | None | $1,575+ |
| Texas | $300 | Varies | $0 under $2.47M revenue | $300+ |
3-year cost = formation fee + (annual fee x 3). Does not include registered agent fees ($100-200/yr), which are paid to a third-party provider, not the state.
State-by-State Details
Wyoming
Secretary of StateFormation Fee
$100
Annual Fee
$60/yr
Franchise Tax
None
Member Privacy
Not disclosed on public filings
Most common choice for non-resident single-member LLCs. Explicit single-member charging order protection.
Delaware
Secretary of StateFormation Fee
$90
Annual Fee
$300/yr
Franchise Tax
$300/yr (LLC flat rate)
Member Privacy
Not disclosed on public filings
Standard for VC-backed C-Corps. Court of Chancery advantage is less relevant for single-member LLCs.
New Mexico
Secretary of StateFormation Fee
$50
Annual Fee
$0/yr
Franchise Tax
None
Member Privacy
Not required on Articles of Organization
Lowest cost option. Less developed LLC case law than Wyoming.
Nevada
Secretary of StateFormation Fee
$75
Annual Fee
$350 business license + $150 annual list = $500+/yr
Franchise Tax
None (but high annual fees)
Member Privacy
Manager/member names on annual list
Highest annual cost. Strong asset protection but comparable to Wyoming at 10x the cost.
Florida
Secretary of StateFormation Fee
$125
Annual Fee
$138.75/yr
Franchise Tax
None
Member Privacy
Member/manager names on public filings
Reasonable for Florida residents. No structural advantage for non-residents over Wyoming.
Texas
Secretary of StateFormation Fee
$300
Annual Fee
Franchise tax (most small LLCs below threshold)
Franchise Tax
0.375%-0.75% of revenue (no tax below $2.47M threshold)
Member Privacy
Member/manager names on public filings
Complex franchise tax reporting. No advantage for non-residents.
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