How Much Does It Cost to Form a Wisconsin LLC?
Wisconsin is priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. 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 Financial Institutions (DFI) charges $130 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Wisconsin charges $25 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Wisconsin tax note: Filing fee: $130 online, $170 by mail. Annual report: $25 online, $40 by mail. Due by end of quarter in which LLC was formed. Filed with Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), not Secretary of State.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Wisconsin LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) offers expedited processing for $25. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-10 business days to 1-2 business days.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our formation service | $199 | One-time, covers preparing and filing your Articles of Organization |
| State filing fee | $130 | One-time, paid to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) |
| Annual report | $25 | Filed annually with the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | Optional add-on, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $25 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 1-2 business days |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, your total to launch is $329 — $199 for our formation service plus the $130 state filing fee. Add registered agent service in year one and the total is $428 ($329 + $99).
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $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 $199 fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state — nothing more gets added at checkout.