What Does it Cost to Form an LLC in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $130. When the LLC’s Articles of Organization are filed, this fee is paid to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.

How Much Does a Wisconsin LLC Cost?

The fee for filing an LLC online in Wisconsin is $130.

The $130 charge to submit your LLC’s Articles of Organization online with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is the primary expense of forming an LLC.

Fee for Wisconsin Annual Report: $25

LLCs in Wisconsin are required to submit an annual report with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.

This form may be submitted through the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions website. It must be submitted by the conclusion of the fiscal quarter in which the LLC was created.

Fee for Registered Agent

You may be your own registered agent in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin?

If you currently have an LLC established in another state and want to expand into Wisconsin, you must register your LLC as a foreign LLC in Wisconsin.

A Wisconsin foreign LLC registration costs $100. A foreign LLC may be registered in Wisconsin by submitting a Foreign Limited Liability Company Application for Certificate of Registration (Form 521).

Permits and Licenses for Businesses

Depending on your industry and geographic location, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in Wisconsin. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.

With our guide to acquiring a Wisconsin business license, you can learn more about state and municipal licensing.

Other Fees for Filing an LLC

There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:

LLC Name Reservation: File Form 1 and pay the $15 filing fee to reserve your name for up to 120 days prior to LLC formation.

DBA (Doing Business As) Name:

To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, file for a trade name online and pay the $15 filing fee.

Certified Document Copies: For $10, you may get certified copies of your Wisconsin company records from the Department of Financial Institutions.

Certificate of Status: Also known as a Wisconsin certificate of good standing, this document may be obtained by ordering from the Department of Financial Institutions and paying the $10 charge. Banks and lending institutions often demand a certificate of status.