Series LLC in Tennessee — Not Available

Tennessee does not authorize Series LLCs. Use separate standard LLCs for liability isolation. For formation, see how to form a Tennessee LLC. For all types, see overview.

Why This Is Particularly Relevant in Tennessee

Tennessee's $300/member formation fee and $600/year minimum per entity make multiple LLCs expensive:

• 5 separate LLCs: $1,500 formation + $3,000/year
• 10 separate LLCs: $3,000 formation + $6,000/year

A Series LLC (if available) would allow one filing and one annual fee with multiple series. Tennessee's lack of this option makes multi-entity strategies costlier here than in states like Delaware or Wyoming.

Alternatives

1. Multiple Tennessee LLCs — Expensive but clear isolation ($300 each + $600/year each)
2. Holding company structure — Parent LLC + subsidiary LLCs
3. Form Series LLC in another state — Wyoming or Delaware allows series; register foreign in Tennessee ($300/member + $600/year anyway)
4. Robust insurance — If the cost of multiple entities is prohibitive, carry extensive liability coverage

FAQ

What about forming a Wyoming Series LLC and registering in Tennessee?

You'd still pay $300/member for the Tennessee foreign registration + $600/year in Tennessee fees. Plus Wyoming's fees. The Tennessee cost doesn't decrease.