Indiana LLC Filing Fees for 2026
This page lists what the state of Indiana actually charges an LLC, from formation onward. The headline numbers: $100 to file the Articles of Organization on paper, then a $32 Business Entity Report every second year. Indiana has no franchise tax, and its reporting cycle is biennial rather than annual, which keeps the recurring state bill unusually small.
Formation Fees (One-Time)
| Filing | State Fee | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization, paper (State Form 49459) | $100 | IN Secretary of State | Fee printed on the form; set by Ind. Code ยง 23-0.5-9-19 |
| Articles of Organization, online | Shown at INBiz checkout | inbiz.in.gov | Same filing submitted through the state portal; INBiz displays the current online charge before payment |
| Name reservation (optional) | Set by SOS fee schedule | INBiz | Only needed if you want to hold a name before filing |
| EIN | Free | IRS | Direct at irs.gov |
| Assumed business name / DBA (optional) | Set by each county | County recorder | Filed at the county level, not with the SOS |
| Our formation service (optional) | $199 | Us | Preparation and filing, with the first year of registered agent service included; state fee additional |
The verifiable official filing fee is the $100 printed on State Form 49459. Widely repeated online-discount figures are not published on any official page we can cite, so confirm the electronic price inside INBiz at checkout.
Ongoing Fees
| Item | Amount | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Entity Report | $32 online / $50 paper | Every 2 years | Due the last day of your anniversary month; full guide |
| Registered agent service (ours) | $99/year | Annual | First year included with the $199 formation service |
| Registered agent change | Free | As needed | State Form 56367 prints "NO FILING FEE"; also filed online via INBiz |
| State and county income tax | Rates set by statute and county | Annual | Pass-through income is taxed to members; county rates vary |
| Sales tax registration | Free to register | Ongoing | Required only if you sell taxable goods or services |
With the report at $32 every second year, the mandatory recurring state charge works out to $16 per year for an online filer, and there is no franchise or entity-level tax on top.
Expanding Into or Out of Indiana
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Get StartedAn out-of-state LLC registering to do business in Indiana files the Foreign Registration Statement (State Form 56369): $125 by mail or $105 online. If you want it handled, our foreign qualification service is $199 plus the state fees, in either direction.
Fees That Surprise People
- County-level DBA filings. Assumed names are recorded with each county where you use them, and every county sets its own charge.
- County income tax. Indiana counties add their own income tax on top of the state rate; the combined bite depends on where you live.
- Local licensing. Cities such as Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville can require their own licenses depending on activity.
- Skipping the Business Entity Report. A missed report makes the LLC delinquent, and roughly 120 days after the due date the state can administratively dissolve it. Reinstatement costs more than filing on time.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to set up an Indiana LLC?
Do it yourself: file the Articles of Organization directly with the Secretary of State ($100 on the paper form, with INBiz quoting its online price at checkout) and pay nothing else except optional extras you choose.
When does the first Business Entity Report fee come due?
In your second calendar year cycle: reports run on the parity of your formation year, due the last day of your anniversary month. An LLC formed in March 2026 files by March 31, 2028, then every two years after.
Is the Business Entity Report fee deductible?
Yes, state filing fees like the $32 report charge are ordinary business expenses for federal tax purposes.
What does a first year through your service look like?
$199 for formation, which includes your first year of registered agent service, plus the state filing fee. Nothing else is owed to Indiana in year one, since the first Business Entity Report is not due until your anniversary month two years out. At renewal the agent service is $99 a year.