Starting an LLC in Indiana
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Indiana costs $100 to file the Articles of Organization (State Form 49459) with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division. After that, Business Entity Report is due every two years during the LLC's anniversary month, with a grace period to the end of that month; $32 filed online through INBiz or $50 on paper.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (State Form 49459) | $100 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Business Entity Report | $32 | Every two years during the LLC's anniversary month, with a grace period to the end of that month; $32 filed online through INBiz or $50 on paper. |
Registered agent
Indiana requires one. The registered office must be a street address in Indiana (a PO box only works alongside a rural route reference), the business cannot serve as its own agent, and the agent must consent to the appointment.
What you owe after year one
Every two years during the LLC's anniversary month, with a grace period to the end of that month; $32 filed online through INBiz or $50 on paper.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization (State Form 49459)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Indiana?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-indiana.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Indiana?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization (State Form 49459) is $100.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Indiana?
The Articles of Organization (State Form 49459), filed with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division.
Does Indiana require an annual report for an LLC?
Every two years during the LLC's anniversary month, with a grace period to the end of that month; $32 filed online through INBiz or $50 on paper.
Do I need a registered agent in Indiana?
Yes. The registered office must be a street address in Indiana (a PO box only works alongside a rural route reference), the business cannot serve as its own agent, and the agent must consent to the appointment.