LLC cost in Wisconsin
Wisconsin charges $130 to form an LLC. Over 5 years, state fees come to $230.
5-year total$230
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Each fee
- Articles of Organization (Form 502): $130. Once, when you form the LLC. DFI fee page (read 2026-10-09): domestic LLC 'Incorporation/Organization via Online Filing' $130, paper $170. Wis. Stat. 183.0122(2)(a) sets $130 and lets DFI set a larger paper fee by rule. Optional expedite ($100 next day) excluded. Source
- Annual Report: $25. Every year, starting in year 2. DFI fee page: 'Annual Report via Online Filing' $25, paper $40 (a $15 paper surcharge since March 1, 2024). Form 5-I instructions (Wis. Stat. 183.0212(3)(a)): the report is filed each year following the calendar year of organization, during the calendar quarter of the formation anniversary, so the first report falls in year 2. Source
Forming in another state instead?
If your business operates in Wisconsin, forming in another state does not remove the Wisconsin fees. You register there as a "foreign" LLC ($100) and keep filing its yearly reports. You also pay a registered agent in the other state. We assume $99 a year, a low published price (Harbor Compliance).
| If you live in Wisconsin | First year | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Form in Wisconsin | $130 | $230 |
| Form in Wyoming, register in Wisconsin | $299 | $1,035 |
| Form in Delaware, register in Wisconsin | $309 | $2,405 |
Assumes a foreign LLC pays the same yearly Wisconsin fees as a local one. Try your own numbers.
How to file
You can file with the state yourself: Wisconsin official filing page. Or pay a formation service to file for you. Services charge their own fee on top of the state fees above.
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