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Wisconsin LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Verified core feesQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $130
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $180
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$130 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Domestic Entities Business Corporation Cooperative (Stock or Membership) Limited Liability Company Limited Liability Partnership Limited Partnership Nonstock Corporation Incorporation/Organization $100.00 $25.00+ $170.00 $100.00 $70.00 $35.00 Incorporation/Organization via Online Filing $100.00 $130.00 $35.00 Amendment or Restatement |
| Annual domestic LLC report — online base | Every 1 year; first due in year 2 (formation is year 1). Show the source text$25 Every Years: 1 First Year: 2 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Domestic (WI) Limited Liability Company 183 $25.00 per year Schedule Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 A domestic nonstock corporation or limited liability company must deliver its annual report to the Department each year following the calendar year in which the entity was incorporated/organized. The report must be filed during the calendar year quarter in which the anniversary date of the incorporation/organization occurs. (See ss. 181.0214(3)(a) & 183.0212(3)(a), Wis. Stats.) |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | |
| Publication requirement | |
| Next-business-day processing | Show the source text$100 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026Expedited processing - next day - by close of business the first business day following the date of receipt $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 In-person customer service counter expedited processing within four hours |
| In-person within four hours | Show the source text$250 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026In-person customer service counter expedited processing within four hours of receipt (4822 Madison Yards Way, North Tower, 4th floor, Madison, WI 53705) $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 In-person customer service counter expedited processing within one hour |
| In-person within one hour | Show the source text$500 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026In-person customer service counter expedited processing within one hour of receipt (4822 Madison Yards Way, North Tower, 4th floor, Madison, WI 53705) $500.00 $500.00 0 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Foreign Entities |
| Processing note |
Build your Wisconsin estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$180
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$130Formation filing fee
- Year 2$25Annual domestic LLC report — online base
- Year 3$25Annual domestic LLC report — online base
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 Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
- 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.
Choosing a filing service?
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Neighbouring states
Costs are one part of deciding where to form. Check your obligations where your business operates.