Starting an LLC in Tennessee
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
To form an LLC in Tennessee you file the Articles of Organization with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services. The current fee could not be confirmed from an official source, so it is not quoted here. After that, Annual Report is due periodically
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | Not confirmed | Check the state page before filing |
| Annual Report | $300 |
Registered agent
Tennessee requires one. Every entity except a general partnership has to keep a registered agent and office in Tennessee at all times, and the registered office must be a real Tennessee street address rather than a post office or route box.
What you owe after year one
None
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
Worth knowing
The annual report fee is a floor, not a flat rate: $300 minimum, rising by $50 for each member above six, capped at $3,000. Most of the Secretary of State's fee and due-date pages refused automated retrieval during this check.
The official pages
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-05. 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 Tennessee?”, checked 2026-09-05. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-tennessee.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Tennessee?
The fee for the Articles of Organization could not be confirmed from an official state source.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Tennessee?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services.
Does Tennessee require an annual report for an LLC?
Yes.
Do I need a registered agent in Tennessee?
Yes. Every entity except a general partnership has to keep a registered agent and office in Tennessee at all times, and the registered office must be a real Tennessee street address rather than a post office or route box.