How Much Does It Cost to Form an Illinois LLC?
Illinois 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 Illinois Secretary of State charges $150 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Illinois charges $75 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Illinois tax note: Annual report due before the first day of LLC anniversary month. $100 penalty for late filing. Illinois has a 1.5% replacement tax on partnership income for LLCs taxed as partnerships.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Illinois LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99 the first year, $119/year at renewal — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Illinois Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $100. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-10 business days to 1 business day.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our formation service | $199 | Preparing and filing your Articles of Organization |
| State filing fee | $150 | One-time, paid to the Illinois Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $75 | Filed annually with the Illinois Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99 first year, $119/year renewal | Separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $100 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 1 business day |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our formation service is $199, which covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state. Add the $150 state filing fee, and your total to get formed is $349. Registered agent service ($99 the first year) is available as a separate add-on — bring it to $448 for your first year if you add it.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $119/year for registered agent renewal (if you use our service) + $75/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.