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Corporation Filing Fees in Tennessee

In Tennessee, filing a corporate charter costs $100 and the annual report costs $20, due by the first day of the fourth month after the fiscal year ends.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Tennessee at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$100
Annual report fee
$20
An extra $20 applies if the report changes the registered agent or office.
Report frequency
Every year
Due by the 1st day of the 4th month after the fiscal year ends.

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The rules in Tennessee

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Tennessee?

Articles of incorporation fee in Tennessee: $100.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Tennessee?

Annual report fee in Tennessee: $20. An extra $20 applies if the report changes the registered agent or office.

How often does a corporation in Tennessee have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Tennessee: Every year. Due by the 1st day of the 4th month after the fiscal year ends.

Where do the Tennessee corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Tenn. Code 48-11-303 and Tenn. Code 48-26-203. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

A 2025 bill to raise the corporate annual report fee to $300 (SB 37) was withdrawn on January 30, 2025.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.