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Tennessee LLC Fee Schedule — Complete List (2026)

All Tennessee LLC fees, current as of 2026. For formation, see how to form a Tennessee LLC. For cost analysis, see our cost guide.

Secretary of State Fees

Filing Fee Notes
Articles of Organization (Form SS-4270) $300/member (min $300) Per member
Annual Report $300 minimum Due April 1 via TNBEAR
Name reservation $20 4 months
Certificate of Authority (foreign) $300/member Per member
Amendment Varies
Dissolution (Form SS-4244) Varies
Certificate of Existence Varies

Department of Revenue Fees

Item Rate/Fee Notes
Franchise & Excise Tax 6.5% + 0.25% ($300 min) Annual, Form FAE 170
Sales tax registration Free Register at tntap.tn.gov
Business tax (select cities) Varies Nashville, Memphis, etc.

Other

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Item Fee Agency
State business license $15-$50 County Clerk
EIN Free IRS
Workers' comp Varies Private insurer
Contractor license Varies TN Board for Licensing Contractors

FAQ

Why are Tennessee fees so high?

Tennessee compensates for zero personal income tax with higher entity-level fees and taxes. The $300/member structure and $600/year minimum are the trade-off for residents paying zero income tax.

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