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Michigan LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Partly verifiedQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $50
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $50
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing | Show the source text$50 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 202610. NONREFUNDABLE FEE: Make remittance payable to the State of Michigan. Include limited liability company name on check or money order..................................................................................................................................................$50.00 |
| Recurring obligations | |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | |
| Publication requirement | |
| Expedite options | |
| Processing note | |
| Recurring Rule | First due year not verified yet; this obligation is excluded from calculator totals. Show the source textFirst Year: Not verified yet. Note: Annual filing and a formation-date exception are explicit, but the fee and a single universal first paid reporting year remain unknown. Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Every limited liability company is required to file an Annual Statement each year. If the limited liability company is formed after September 30, it is not required to file an annual statement on February 15 immediately succeeding its formation. Confirmation Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 Every corporation and LLC is required to file an Annual Report for Corporations, an Annual Statement for Limited Liability Companies or an Annual Report and Annual Statement for Professional Limited Liability Companies. This is not the same thing as filing your taxes. |
Build your Michigan estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$50
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$50Formation filing fee
- Year 2$0No quoted fee scheduled
- Year 3$0No quoted fee scheduled
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
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