Fastest States: Online Processing
- Colorado
- Indiana
- Ohio
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Online filings in these states may be processed immediately or same business day. Verify with state source.
Data Reviewed: September 2026State LLC Filing Times
State LLC Filing Times
All 50 States
Online processing time, mail filing time, expedited options, LLC filing fee, and annual or ongoing state requirement for every US state. Use this to compare before you form.
Quick Answer
LLC processing times vary significantly by state and by filing method. Some states process online filings immediately or the same business day. Others can take several business days, and some states with high filing volume may take longer. Mail filings are generally much slower than online filings. Expedited options are available in most but not all states for an additional fee. Always verify current processing times directly with the relevant state agency before filing, as workload and conditions can change.
No Annual Report Required
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- South Carolina
- Texas*
*No annual report required. Texas LLCs above the revenue threshold may owe franchise tax. "No annual report" does not mean no ongoing compliance obligations in all cases.
States With Lowest LLC Filing Fees
- Montana $35
- Kentucky $40
- Arkansas $45
- Colorado $50
- Hawaii $50
- Iowa $50
- Michigan $50
- Mississippi $50
- Missouri $50
- New Mexico $50
Filing fee only. Annual fees, taxes, and other costs affect total long-term cost. See the LLC Cost Calculator for a full estimate.
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States Covered
$35
Lowest Filing Fee (MT)
$500
Highest Filing Fee (MA)
7+
Immediate/Same-Day States
LLC Filing Times by State: Full Table
Showing 50 states
| State | LLC Filing Fee | Online Filing Time | Mail Filing Time | Expedited Option | Annual / Ongoing Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $200 | 3-5 Business Days | Varies | 24hr ($25 add-on) | $100/yr Business Privilege Tax (Mar 15) |
| Alaska | $250 | 5-10 Business Days | Varies | Not available | $100 Biennial Report (Jan 2, every 2 yrs) |
| Arizona | $50 | Varies (historically 14+ days) | Varies | Expedited available ($35 add-on, 3-5 days) | None required |
| Arkansas | $45 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | 24hr ($25 add-on) | $150/yr Franchise Tax Report (May 1) |
| California | $70 | Varies (can be several weeks) | Varies | 24hr ($350 add-on, when available) | $800 min Franchise Tax + $20 Statement of Info/yr |
| Colorado | $50 | Immediate (online) | Varies | Immediate via online filing | $10/yr Periodic Report (Anniversary month) |
| Connecticut | $120 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | 24hr ($50 add-on) | $80/yr Annual Report (Mar 31) |
| Delaware | $90 | 3-5 Business Days | Varies | Same-day / 24hr (fees vary) | $300/yr Franchise Tax (Jun 1). No separate annual report for LLCs. |
| Florida | $125 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available (online is already fast) | $138.75/yr Annual Report (May 1) |
| Georgia | $110* | 3-5 Business Days | Varies | Expedited available (fees vary) | $60*/yr Annual Registration (Apr 1) |
| Hawaii | $50 | 5-7 Business Days | Varies | Not available | $15/yr Annual Report (End of formation quarter) |
| Idaho | $100 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | 24hr ($40 add-on) | Free Annual Report (Formation month) |
| Illinois | $150 | 5-10 Business Days | Varies | 24hr ($100 add-on) | $75/yr Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
| Indiana | $95 | Immediate (online) | Varies | Immediate via online filing | $32 Biennial Report every 2 yrs (Anniversary month) |
| Iowa | $50 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $30 Biennial Report every 2 yrs (Apr 1, odd years) |
| Kansas | $165 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $55/yr Annual Report (Apr 15) |
| Kentucky | $40 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $15/yr Annual Report (Jun 30) |
| Louisiana | $100 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $35/yr Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
| Maine | $175 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $85/yr Annual Report (Jun 1) |
| Maryland | $100 | 4-7 Business Days | Varies | Expedited available (fees vary) | $300/yr Annual Report via SDAT (Apr 15) |
| Massachusetts | $500 | 3-5 Business Days | Varies | Not available online | $500/yr Annual Report (Anniversary date) |
| Michigan | $50 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | 24hr ($50 add-on) | $25/yr Annual Statement (Feb 15) |
| Minnesota | $155 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | Free Annual Renewal (Dec 31) |
| Mississippi | $50 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | Free Annual Report (Apr 15) |
| Missouri | $50 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | Free Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
| Montana | $35 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $15/yr Annual Report (Apr 15) |
| Nebraska | $110 | 5-7 Business Days | Varies | Not available | $10 Biennial Occupation Tax every 2 yrs (Apr 1) |
| Nevada | $75 | 3-5 Business Days | Varies | 24hr ($125 add-on) | $350/yr Annual List + Business License (Anniversary month) |
| New Hampshire | $100 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $100/yr Annual Report (Apr 1) |
| New Jersey | $125 | Same day (online) | Varies | Online filing is already same day | $75/yr Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
| New Mexico | $50 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | None required |
| New York | $200 | 5-7 Business Days | Varies | 24hr ($25 add-on) | $9 Biennial Statement every 2 yrs + Publication required |
| North Carolina | $125 | 5-7 Business Days | Varies | 24hr ($100 add-on) | $200/yr Annual Report (Apr 15) |
| North Dakota | $135 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $50/yr Annual Report (Nov 15) |
| Ohio | $99 | Immediate (online) | Varies | Immediate via online filing | Free Biennial Report every 2 yrs (Anniversary month) |
| Oklahoma | $100 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | 24hr ($25 add-on) | $25/yr Annual Certificate (Anniversary month) |
| Oregon | $100 | 4-6 Business Days | Varies | Not available | $100/yr Annual Renewal (Anniversary month) |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | 5-7 Business Days | Varies | 24hr ($100 add-on) | $7/yr Annual Report (Jun 30) |
| Rhode Island | $150 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | 24hr ($50 add-on) | $50/yr Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
| South Carolina | $110 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | 24hr ($25 add-on) | None required |
| South Dakota | $150 | Immediate (online) | Varies | Immediate via online filing | $50/yr Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
| Tennessee | $300 | 3-5 Business Days | Varies | Not available | $300/yr Annual Report (Apr 1) |
| Texas | $300 | 5-7 Business Days | Varies | 24hr ($25 add-on) | No annual report. Franchise tax may apply above revenue threshold. |
| Utah | $72 | Immediate (online) | Varies | Immediate via online filing | $18/yr Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
| Vermont | $155 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $35/yr Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
| Virginia | $100 | Immediate (online) | Varies | Immediate via online (SCC) | $50/yr Annual Registration Fee (Formation month) |
| Washington | $200 | 5-7 Business Days | Varies | Not available | $60/yr Annual Renewal + $10 Initial Report in year 1 |
| West Virginia | $100 | Immediate (online) | Varies | Immediate via online filing | $25/yr Annual Report (Jul 1) |
| Wisconsin | $130 | 5-7 Business Days | Varies | Not available | $25/yr Annual Report from year 2 (Anniversary month, via DFI) |
| Wyoming | $100 | 3-5 Business Days | 4-6 weeks | Not available | $60/yr Annual Report (Anniversary month) |
* Georgia LLC filing fee ($110) and annual registration ($60) reflect online totals including applicable service charge. Base government fees are $100 and $50 respectively. Vermont filing fee shown is $155 (current confirmed fee). Processing times are estimates based on state-published information as of September 2026. Actual times vary by workload and filing conditions. Always verify current fees and times directly with the relevant state authority before filing.
How Long Does It Take to Form an LLC?
LLC formation processing time depends on several factors: the state you choose, whether you file online or by mail, the state's current workload, whether your filing has errors or name conflicts, payment processing, weekends and state holidays, and whether you use expedited service.
Some states process online LLC filings immediately or the same business day. Others may take several business days. States with high filing volumes or older processing systems can take longer, and processing times published by a state may not reflect current conditions. Mail filings are almost always slower than online filings. When speed matters, filing online is the better option for most states.
Brendat submits your completed filing to the state within one business day of receiving all required information. After Brendat submits, the state's own processing time begins. These are two separate steps: Brendat's submission time does not control or guarantee the state's approval time.
Tip: If your state's processing time is a concern, check whether expedited filing is available. Not every state offers it, and fees vary significantly.
Online vs. Mail LLC Filing
Online LLC filings are generally processed faster than mailed filings in every state where both options exist. Some states process online filings immediately or within the same business day. Mail filings typically take significantly longer, often several weeks in states that still process paper filings.
Submitting online does not guarantee immediate approval. Online submission means the state receives your filing electronically, but the state's internal review process still takes time. States with high filing volume may queue online submissions for several days even when online filing is available.
What Is Expedited LLC Filing?
Expedited processing is an option offered by some states that prioritizes your LLC filing for a faster review, usually for an additional fee. The fee ranges from $25 to $350 depending on the state. Not all states offer expedited processing.
Expedited service speeds up the state's review timeline, not Brendat's submission. Brendat submits all filings within one business day regardless of package. Expedited processing also does not guarantee approval: if there are errors or name conflicts in the filing, processing may still be delayed.
Brendat Submission Time vs. State Processing Time
These are two separate steps and should not be confused.
Brendat submission time: How quickly Brendat prepares and submits your LLC filing to the state after receiving all required information. Brendat submits within one business day for all orders.
State processing time: How long the state takes to review and approve the filing after it has been submitted. This is controlled entirely by the state and varies by state workload, filing method, and other conditions.
A Brendat one-business-day submission does not mean the state will approve your LLC within one business day. The table above shows each state's typical state processing time, not Brendat's submission time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources and Methodology
Processing times in this table are based on state-published information and general experience with each state's filing system as of the data review date. Processing times are estimates and ranges: actual times can vary based on state workload, filing errors, name availability, payment issues, and other conditions. Where a state does not publish a reliable processing time estimate, "Varies" is used rather than an unsupported number.
LLC filing fees reflect the online filing total where applicable, including any state-imposed online service charge (e.g., Georgia). Annual or ongoing requirement fees reflect current state-published rates. Expedited options and fees are based on currently available state information and may change.
Users should verify all current fees and processing times directly with the relevant state Secretary of State or equivalent agency before filing. This table is a reference tool and is not a substitute for official state information.
Data Last Reviewed: September 2026. This tool is reviewed periodically. State fees and processing times can change without notice.
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