Multi-Member Tennessee LLC — Per-Member Costs & Structure

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Multi-member Tennessee LLCs face a unique cost: $300 PER MEMBER filing fee at formation. A 3-member LLC costs $900 just to form. Operating agreement is critical. For formation, see how to form a Tennessee LLC. For all types, see overview.

The Per-Member Cost Factor

Members	Formation Fee	Annual Minimum	Year 1 Total
2	$600	$600	$1,200
3	$900	$600	$1,500
5	$1,500	$600	$2,100
10	$3,000	$600	$3,600

This makes Tennessee one of the most expensive states for multi-member LLC formation.

Operating Agreement — Essential

Given the high costs, your operating agreement must address:

Capital contributions (who pays the $300/member fee?)
F&E tax funding ($300+ annually)
Profit allocation and distributions
Member additions (no additional state per-member fee after formation, but operating agreement should address economics)

FAQ

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Does adding a member later cost $300?

No. The per-member fee applies only at formation and foreign LLC registration. Adding members later doesn't trigger another per-member state fee (though your operating agreement should address the economics).