Mississippi LLC Cost: Filing Fee, Annual Fees and 5-Year Total
Forming an LLC in Mississippi costs $50 in state filing fees and has no recurring state fee in our data. Mississippi's estimated five-year state costs of $50 are 85% below the 51-jurisdiction median of $335.
Checked against official state sources (October 2026) · Last verified: October 29, 2026 · Sources
What an LLC costs in Mississippi
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Formation filing fee | $50 | One time |
| Recurring state filing / report fee | $0 | Annual report, filed online, $0 |
| Year-one cost | $50 | Formation fee + any year-one extra |
| Estimated 5-year state costs | $50 | Formation + year-one extras + 4 years of filing / report fees; ranks 2nd cheapest of 51 |
The five-year figure counts state government fees and, where one applies, the separate mandatory annual state tax shown above. It assumes a single-member LLC owned by an individual with little or no income. It excludes registered agent services, formation-service fees, publication costs, local business licenses, income-based state taxes (income, gross-receipts, B&O, sales) and any optional extras. How we calculate it.
Other state taxes (not in the totals)
A single-member LLC that is disregarded for federal tax is also disregarded for Mississippi reporting, so it does not file or pay franchise tax separately; its activity is reported by its owner. If the owner is a corporation, the LLC is included in the owner's franchise tax return.
Verified details
- Certificate of Formation: $50.
- Annual report: no fee; filed online, due April 15 each year. Failure to file can lead to administrative dissolution.
Annual reports and upkeep
Mississippi filing cadence: Annual (due April 15, no fee). Annual report, filed online, $0. Missing filings can lead to late fees and, eventually, administrative dissolution, so put the dates in a calendar. See annual reports and franchise taxes explained.
How to form an LLC in Mississippi
- Check the name. Search the Mississippi business records on the Secretary of State / filing office site to confirm your LLC name is available and includes an LLC designator.
- Pick a registered agent. Every state requires a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. You can serve as your own agent if you live in Mississippi and are reachable during business hours, or hire a commercial agent. Registered agent guide.
- File the formation document. The state filing fee is $50. Use the state's online filing portal where available; paper filing is slower.
- Write an operating agreement. Most states do not require you to file one, but banks and partners typically ask for it, and it sets ownership and decision rules. Operating agreement basics.
- Get an EIN. The IRS issues EINs for free through its online application. Beware of sites that charge for it.
- Open a business bank account and calendar the deadlines. Put the annual (due april 15, no fee) filing dates in a calendar so the LLC stays in good standing.
Want someone else to handle the filing in Mississippi?
A formation service files the paperwork for a fee on top of the state fee and often includes a first year of registered agent service. It saves time, but you can file directly with the state for the state fee alone. Compare DIY and services.
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Living or operating outside Mississippi?
You can form an LLC in Mississippi even if you live elsewhere, but if you actually do business in your home state you will usually also have to register the LLC there as a foreign LLC and pay that state's fees, so you may pay twice. In Texas, for example, an out-of-state LLC transacting business pays $750 to register. See forming an LLC in a state other than your own.
Compare Mississippi with similar-cost states
| State | Formation | Annual | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Missouri | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| New Mexico | $50 | $0 | $50 |
| Ohio | $99 | $0 | $99 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Mississippi?
The state filing fee is $50. Add a registered agent if you do not serve as your own, plus any local licenses.
What is the annual cost of an LLC in Mississippi?
Annual report, filed online, $0. Other taxes or local fees may still apply.
Do I need a registered agent in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state. You may act as your own agent if you meet the state's requirements.
Do I need an operating agreement in Mississippi?
Most states do not make you file one, but you should have one. Check Mississippi's LLC statute and ask your bank what it requires. We do not give legal advice.
Is Mississippi cheap compared with other states?
Mississippi's estimated five-year state costs of $50 are 85% below the 51-jurisdiction median of $335.
Sources
- Mississippi official filing site: www.sos.ms.gov
- MS SOS: fee schedule (PDF)
- MS SOS: annual reports
- MS DOR: business tax FAQs
- MS DOR: pass-through entity instructions (2025)
Fees change. Confirm the amount on the state's official page before you file.
Fee data: official state government pages and statutes (checked October 28–29, 2026); sources are linked on each state page. See our methodology. Not legal or tax advice.