In Indiana, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $95. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this fee is paid to the Indiana Secretary of State.
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How Much Does an Indiana LLC Cost?
Fee for Indiana LLC Online Filing: $95
The biggest expense of forming an LLC is the $95 charge for filing your Articles of Organization with the Indiana Secretary of State online.
Fee for Indiana Biennial Report: $31
LLCs in Indiana are required to submit a biannual report with the Secretary of State.
Fee for Registered Agent
You may be your own registered agent in Indiana, but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.
How Much Does it Cost to Form a Foreign LLC in Indiana?
If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into Indiana, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in Indiana.
An Indiana foreign LLC registration costs $105 online or $125 by mail. A foreign LLC may be registered in Indiana by submitting a Foreign Registration Statement (Form 56369).
Permits and Licenses for Businesses
Depending on your industry and geographic area, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in Indiana. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.
Other Fees for Filing an LLC
There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:
Prior to forming an LLC, reserve your name by completing the LLC Name Reservation Form and paying the $10 filing fee.
DBA (Doing Business As) Name:
To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, file a Certification of Assumed Business Name and pay the $20 online filing fee. This may also be done by mail with a $30 postal filing fee.
Certified Document Copies: Order certified copies of your Indiana business paperwork from the Secretary of State for $15 + $1 per page.
Certificate of Existence: Also known as an Indiana certificate of good standing, this document may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State and paying the $26 online or $30 postal charge. Banks and financial institutions often demand a proof of existence.
