What an LLC Costs in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) lists LLC organization at $130.00 via online filing and $170.00 otherwise (paper). Expedited processing (next business day) is an additional $100.00; Wisconsin DFI, Business Entity Fees; Wis. Stat. § 183.0122(2)(a)1.
| LLC filing fee | The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) lists LLC organization at $130.00 via online filing and $170.00 otherwise (paper). Expedited processing (next business day) is an additional $100.00; in-person counter service within four hours is $250.00 and within one hour is $500.00. |
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| Annual report | A Wisconsin LLC files an annual report with DFI each year after the year it registered, during the calendar quarter in which its registration anniversary falls (due March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31). The fee is $25.00 online or $40.00 on paper. Foreign LLCs file during the first calendar quarter (due March 31); fee $65.00 online or $80.00 on paper. An LLC that does not file becomes delinquent and, if not cured for an extended period, risks administrative dissolution. |
Where to get help in Wisconsin
More Wisconsin starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in Wisconsin
- Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Wisconsin
- All Wisconsin starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Wisconsin?
The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) lists LLC organization at $130.00 via online filing and $170.00 otherwise (paper). Expedited processing (next business day) is an additional $100.00; in-person counter service within four hours is $250.00 and within one hour is $500.00.
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Wisconsin?
A Wisconsin LLC files an annual report with DFI each year after the year it registered, during the calendar quarter in which its registration anniversary falls (due March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31). The fee is $25.00 online or $40.00 on paper. Foreign LLCs file during the first calendar quarter (due March 31); fee $65.00 online or $80.00 on paper. An LLC that does not file becomes delinquent and, if not cured for an extended period, risks administrative dissolution.
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