How Much Does It Cost to Form an Indiana LLC?
Indiana is one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Indiana Secretary of State charges $95 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Indiana charges $32 for the biennial report (filed every two years). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Indiana tax note: Biennial Business Entity Report: $32 online, $50 by mail. Due in anniversary month every 2 years. Filed through INBiz portal.
Registered Agent Cost
Every Indiana LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. With our formation package, the first year of registered agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Indiana Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-7 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $95 | One-time, paid to the Indiana Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $32 | Filed every two years with the Indiana Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $95 state fee, first-year registered agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $32 every two years for the biennial report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your Indiana LLC filed and operational.