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LLC formation services compared in Mississippi (2026)
The Mississippi filing fee is $50. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $249 in year 1; the other four services range from $50 to $299.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Mississippi
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $50 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $89 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $149 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $249 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $299 |
Mississippi filing details
- State filing fee
- $50
- Formation document
- Certificate of Formation (F0100)
- Filed with
- Mississippi Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: no state fee
- Registered agent
- Required. Any individual, corporation or LLC with a physical address in Mississippi. Agents that serve for hire register with the Secretary of State as commercial agents.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $50 state fee = $249 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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Mississippi questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Mississippi with a service?
In year 1, from $50 (Bizee) to $299 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Mississippi’s $50 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $249.
What does Mississippi charge to file an LLC?
$50, paid to the Mississippi Secretary of State for the Certificate of Formation (F0100). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Mississippi LLC?
Yes. Any individual, corporation or LLC with a physical address in Mississippi. Agents that serve for hire register with the Secretary of State as commercial agents.
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
- Miss. Code Ann. § 79-29-201 (Revised Mississippi Limited Liability Company Act); filing fee set by Miss. Code Ann. § 79-29-1203(1)(d) (multira state research spine): www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/pol_res/llcs/1revisedLLCact.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.ms.gov/business-services/annual-reports, checked August 12, 2026
- Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division (multira state research spine): www.sos.ms.gov/business-services/business-faqs, checked August 12, 2026
- Mississippi yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sos.ms.gov/news/warning-misleading-annual-report-mailers-0, checked October 1, 2026
- Mississippi registered agent statute (Miss. Code Ann. § 79-29-113): www.sos.ms.gov/business-services-external-affairs/registered-agents, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).