Fee to file with the state
$130
From dfi.wi.gov, October 2026
LLC cost guide · Wisconsin
Starting an LLC in Wisconsin (2026): Official Costs and the 3 Best Services
Wisconsin, 2026: WI Registered Agent.org ($199), Mainstay Filing ($199) and Wisconsin Registered Agent.co ($199) come out on top for forming an LLC, in that sequence. The state's side of the bill is $130 to form and $25 every year for the annual report; for three years of state fees Wisconsin is number 21st among the fifty.
Wisconsin: the figures
21st
out of 50 states, measured over three years of state fees
First place is the smallest bill. Compare the other states
Annual report
$25 / yr
The state sets the deadline as end of the calendar quarter containing the LLC's anniversary date. From dfi.wi.gov, August 2026
Late-report charge
$25
From dfi.wi.gov, August 2026
State charges, years one to three
$180
Opening filing, followed by two later years of upkeep
Our Wisconsin shortlist
Most of the weight goes to three-year charges and coverage. Read the methodology for all five criteria.
1. WI Registered Agent.org: best for Wisconsin LLCs on a tight budget
$199 to form, then $99 yearly
We put WI Registered Agent.org first: a $199 formation charge and a $99 agent renewal.
The three-year service bill is smaller than Mainstay Filing's, which is our heaviest criterion.
You, not the service, file the annual report every year.
What the price buys
- Formation paperwork taken care of
- First year of agent service
In its favor
- $199 above the state fee
- Then $99 per year
- The first agent year is already paid for
Against it
- The annual report is not covered
- The EIN application costs $99 more
2. Mainstay Filing: best for one bill for forming and keeping the LLC
$199 yearly, renewing at $199
Mainstay Filing comes next: one yearly $199 pays for the formation, the registered agent and the annual report, with renewal at $199.
The three-year bill is $200 larger than WI Registered Agent.org's, and cost is the heaviest of our criteria.
Filing the annual report is part of the service; the $25 state fee is added without a markup.
What the price buys
- Your formation is prepared and filed
- Registered agent duties covered all year
- Your annual report is prepared and sent in
- Your EIN application goes in with the rest
- The state fee is passed along at cost
In its favor
- $199 at renewal, no increase
- EIN filing needs no extra payment
- $199 yearly with everything bundled
Against it
- A yearly bill $100 higher than WI Registered Agent.org's
3. Wisconsin Registered Agent.co: best for forming near home
$199 to form, then $99 yearly
Wisconsin Registered Agent.co comes after that: a $199 formation charge and a $99 agent renewal.
You, not the service, file the annual report every year.
Its published prices match WI Registered Agent.org's exactly, so the two sit side by side.
What the price buys
- Formation paperwork taken care of
- First year of agent service
In its favor
- The first agent year is already paid for
- Then $99 per year
- $199 above the state fee
Against it
- The annual report is not covered
- The EIN application costs $99 more
The picks in numbers
| No. | Service | First-year fee | From year two | Service charges, three years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit WI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Wisconsin Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Wisconsin Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Company price pages, copied November 12, 2026. Every row needs the $130 state fee added.
Wisconsin LLC cost calculator
Pick a number of years and a service. The state portion follows the official schedule: $130 to form, then the annual report from year two.
Wisconsin next to the states ranked around it
| Place | State | Three-year state fees |
|---|---|---|
| 19th | Minnesota | $155 |
| 20th | Kansas | $175 |
| 21st | Wisconsin | $180 |
| 22nd | Louisiana | $195 |
| 23rd | Virginia | $200 |
For the other states, go to LLC costs by state.
What Wisconsin charges to file in 2026
To create the LLC, submit the Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company (Form 502) to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) along with a $130 payment (Wis. Stat. § 183.0201). It is billed at cost by every service below.
The annual report in 2026
Wisconsin expects the annual report every year. Fee: $25. Last day to file: end of the calendar quarter containing the LLC's anniversary date. The late charge is $25.
Why the list reads this way
In Wisconsin the deciding criterion was three-year service charge, at 34% of the total.
WI Registered Agent.org's three-year total is $397, $200 beneath Mainstay Filing.
Wisconsin LLC service questions answered
How much does the state charge to start an LLC in Wisconsin?
The filing fee at the state is $130. The services here charge $199 in the first year.
What fee goes with the Wisconsin annual report?
$25 every year, filed end of the calendar quarter containing the LLC's anniversary date. A late filing adds $25.
Where does Wisconsin stand on LLC fees?
Wisconsin is 21st of 50 for three-year state fees, at $180; the smallest bill ranks first.
Does Wisconsin require a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Which LLC services are recommended on this page?
WI Registered Agent.org ($199), Mainstay Filing ($199) and Wisconsin Registered Agent.co ($199), beginning with our first choice.
Which service should file my LLC?
We would pick WI Registered Agent.org ($199 to form in Wisconsin, agent service paid for in year one, then $99 yearly), followed by Mainstay Filing and Wisconsin Registered Agent.co.
Sources for this chapter
- For Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate, see dfi.wi.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate, see dfi.wi.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Wisconsin report due date, see docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Wis, see dfi.wi.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Wisconsin formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see dfi.wi.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Wisconsin registered agent statute, see docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Minn, see revisor.mn.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Minnesota formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see sos.mn.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Kansas Secretary of State, Form DL fee schedule, see sos.ks.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Kansas formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see sos.ks.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Kansas Form ILC, Information Report, see sos.ks.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Louisiana Secretary of State fee changes effective October, see static.sos.la.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Louisiana Secretary of State, see geauxbiz.sos.la.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Louisiana Secretary of State, see sos.la.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Louisiana yearly filing: Annual report, official source, see legis.la.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Va, see law.lis.virginia.gov (opened August 2026)
- For Virginia formation fee: Filing fee, official source, see law.lis.virginia.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source, see law.lis.virginia.gov (opened October 2026)
- For Virginia yearly filing: Recurring filing, official source, see scc.virginia.gov (opened October 2026)
- Pricing page at WI Registered Agent.org, noted November 12, 2026
- Wisconsin service page at Mainstay Filing, noted November 12, 2026
- Pricing page at Wisconsin Registered Agent.co, noted November 12, 2026