Forming a North Carolina LLC costs $125, and the annual report costs $200, one of the higher yearly fees in the Southeast. Here’s the full process and every deadline.
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How to Start an LLC in New Jersey (2026 Guide)
Forming a New Jersey LLC costs $125, and the annual report costs $75. You’ll also need a Business Registration Certificate before you trade. Here’s every step.
How to Start an LLC in Michigan (2026 Guide)
Michigan is one of the cheapest states to form and keep an LLC: $50 to file and $25 a year. Here’s the process, plus the city income taxes and licenses to plan for.
How to Start an LLC in Arizona (2026 Guide)
An Arizona LLC costs $50 to form, with no annual report. Depending on your county, you may need to publish a newspaper notice. Here’s the full process.
How to Start an LLC in California (2026 Guide)
Filing a California LLC costs $70, but the real first-year cost starts at $870 because of the $800 annual tax. Here’s every step, fee and deadline.
How to Start an LLC in Texas (2026 Guide)
Forming a Texas LLC costs $300. There’s no annual report fee and no state income tax, but every LLC files a yearly Public Information Report. Here’s the full process.
