# Form an LLC in Tennessee

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/llc/tennessee
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Tennessee charges $300 to form an LLC ($50 per member, $300 minimum). We prepare your documents and file them with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services.

## Tennessee state fees

- LLC filing fee ($50 per member, $300 minimum): $300
- Corporation filing fee: $100
- Expedited processing: Not offered
- Annual report (Every year): $300

Annual report $50 per member, $300 minimum, $3,000 maximum. Formation fee is the same $50/member, $300 min, $3,000 max.

Filing office: [Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services](https://tnbear.tn.gov/)

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](https://sos.tn.gov/businesses/services/business-forms-fees)

## What it costs with us

Tennessee · LLC · Basic

- Basic package: $0
- Tennessee filing fee ($50 per member, $300 minimum; Paid to the state): $300
- Processing fee: $8

Total $308

[Start my Tennessee LLC](https://joinopenfile.com/start?state=TN&entity=llc&pkg=basic)

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## Tennessee LLC questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Tennessee?

Tennessee charges $300 to file an LLC ($100 for a corporation). The LLC fee is $50 per member, $300 minimum. With our Basic package you pay $308 in all, with the state and processing fees included. We confirm the current fee before we file.

Does a Tennessee LLC have to file an annual report?

Yes, every year (state fee $300). Annual report $50 per member, $300 minimum, $3,000 maximum. Formation fee is the same $50/member, $300 min, $3,000 max.

Can I get my Tennessee LLC filed faster?

Yes. Expedited filing in Tennessee is $50 and included in Premium. You pick your filing time when you order.

Who files and approves it?

The Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services approves LLC filings in Tennessee. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what the state returns.