Form an LLC in Illinois
Illinois charges $150 to form an LLC. We prepare your documents and file them with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services.
Illinois state fees
- LLC filing fee
- $150
- Corporation filing fee
- $150
- Expedited processing24 hours
- $100
- Annual reportEvery year
- $75
LLC annual report $75. Corp also owes franchise tax with its annual report.
Filing office: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Fees last checked October 2026 against the state's fee schedule. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. State fee schedule
What it costs with us
Illinois · LLC · Basic
- Basic package
- $0
- Illinois filing feePaid to the state
- $150
- Processing fee
- $4
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Illinois LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Illinois?
Illinois charges $150 to file an LLC ($150 for a corporation). With our Basic package you pay $154 in all, with the state and processing fees included. We confirm the current fee before we file.
Does a Illinois LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes, every year (state fee $75). LLC annual report $75. Corp also owes franchise tax with its annual report.
Can I get my Illinois LLC filed faster?
Yes. Expedited filing in Illinois is $152 and included in Premium. You pick your filing time when you order.
Who files and approves it?
The Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services approves LLC filings in Illinois. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what the state returns.