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LLC formation services compared in Wisconsin (2026)
The Wisconsin filing fee is $130. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $329 in year 1; the other four services range from $130 to $379.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Wisconsin
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $130 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $169 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $229 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $329 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $379 |
Wisconsin filing details
- State filing fee
- $130
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company (Form 502)
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $25
- Registered agent
- Required. A Wisconsin resident, or a business entity formed in Wisconsin or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent needs an email address and has to consent.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $130 state fee = $329 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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Wisconsin questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Wisconsin with a service?
In year 1, from $130 (Bizee) to $379 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Wisconsin’s $130 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $329.
What does Wisconsin charge to file an LLC?
$130, paid to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) for the Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company (Form 502). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Wisconsin LLC?
Yes. A Wisconsin resident, or a business entity formed in Wisconsin or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent needs an email address and has to consent.
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
- Wis. Stat. § 183.0201 (formation; articles of organization); fee § 183.0122(2)(a)1 ('Articles of organization, $130') (multira state research spine): dfi.wi.gov/Documents/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Forms/CORP502.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Wisconsin formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Fees.aspx, checked October 1, 2026
- Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate & Consumer Services (multira state research spine): dfi.wi.gov/Documents/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Forms/CORP5.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate & Consumer Services (multira state research spine): dfi.wi.gov/Documents/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Forms/CORP5i.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Wisconsin report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/183/II/0210, checked August 12, 2026
- Wisconsin registered agent statute (Wis. Stat. § 183.0115): docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/183/i/0115, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).