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LLC formation services compared in Tennessee (2026)
The Tennessee filing fee is $300. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $499 in year 1; the other four services range from $300 to $549.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Tennessee
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $300 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $339 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $399 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $499 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $549 |
Tennessee filing details
- State filing fee
- $300
$50 per member, with a $300 minimum (one to six members) and a $3,000 maximum. - Formation document
- Articles of Organization Limited Liability Company (SS-4270)
- Filed with
- Tennessee Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $300
- Registered agent
- Required. A Tennessee resident, or a business entity formed in Tennessee or authorized there with an office at the registered office street address.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $300 state fee = $499 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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Tennessee questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Tennessee with a service?
In year 1, from $300 (Bizee) to $549 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Tennessee’s $300 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $499.
What does Tennessee charge to file an LLC?
$300, paid to the Tennessee Secretary of State for the Articles of Organization Limited Liability Company (SS-4270). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Tennessee LLC?
Yes. A Tennessee resident, or a business entity formed in Tennessee or authorized there with an office at the registered office street address.
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
- Tennessee formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: sos.tn.gov/businesses/services/business-forms-fees, checked October 1, 2026
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services (multira state research spine): tnbear.tn.gov/Ecommerce/AnnualReportInstr.aspx, checked August 12, 2026
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services (multira state research spine): sos.tn.gov/products/business-services/file-annual-report, checked August 12, 2026
- Tennessee yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source read 2026-10-01: sos.tn.gov/businesses/faqs, checked October 1, 2026
- Tennessee report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-48/chapter-249/part-10/section-48-249-1017/, checked August 12, 2026
- Tennessee registered agent statute (Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-249-109): sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/SS-4270%20LLC_0.pdf, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).