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LLC formation services compared in Indiana (2026)
The Indiana filing fee is $95. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $294 in year 1; the other four services range from $95 to $344.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Indiana
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $95 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $134 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $194 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $294 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $344 |
Indiana filing details
- State filing fee
- $95
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization Domestic Limited Liability Company (State Form 49459)
- Filed with
- Indiana Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Business Entity Report, every two years: $32
- Registered agent
- Required. An individual, a general partnership, an Indiana filing entity, or a foreign entity registered in Indiana. A business cannot serve as its own agent.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $95 state fee = $294 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Indiana questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Indiana with a service?
In year 1, from $95 (Bizee) to $344 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Indiana’s $95 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $294.
What does Indiana charge to file an LLC?
$95, paid to the Indiana Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization Domestic Limited Liability Company (State Form 49459). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Indiana LLC?
Yes. An individual, a general partnership, an Indiana filing entity, or a foreign entity registered in Indiana. A business cannot serve as its own agent.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Ind. Code § 23-18-2-4 (formation; articles of organization); fee set by Ind. Code § 23-0.5-9-19 (multira state research spine): forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=16989, checked August 12, 2026
- Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division (multira state research spine): inbiz.in.gov/business-filings/business-entityreport, checked August 12, 2026
- Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division (multira state research spine): forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=16988, checked August 12, 2026
- Indiana report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): law.justia.com/codes/indiana/title-23/article-0-5/chapter-2/section-23-0-5-2-13/, checked August 12, 2026
- Indiana registered agent statute (Ind. Code § 23-0.5-4-3): faqs.in.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360034159931-What-is-a-registered-agent-and-why-do-I-need-one, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).