Tennessee LLC Formation Timeline

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Understanding the timeline helps plan your launch. Tennessee offers both standard and expedited processing. For the complete formation process.

Timeline Options

Method	Time	Cost
Standard online	5-7 business days	$300/member
Expedited (24-hour)	1 business day	$300/member + expedite fee
Mail	2-4 weeks	$300/member

Key Dates After Formation

Immediately: Get EIN, open bank account
Within 30 days: Register with Tennessee DOR for F&E tax
April 1 (annually): Annual Report due ($300 minimum)
15th of 4th month after fiscal year: F&E tax return due

Planning Tips

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Time your formation carefully: If you form in December, your first Annual Report is due April 1 of the following year (just 4 months later). If you form in May, you have nearly a year before the April 1 Annual Report deadline.

FAQ

Can I operate before approval?

No. The LLC doesn't exist until Tennessee SOS approves Form SS-4270.

When is my first Annual Report due?

April 1 of the year following formation (regardless of when you formed during the year). If formed November 2025, first report due April 1, 2026.