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LLC Filing Fees in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, forming an LLC costs $130 online or $170 on paper, and the annual report costs $25 online or $40 on paper.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wisconsin at a glance

Formation filing fee
$130 online, $170 paper
Annual or biennial report fee
$25 online, $40 paper
Report frequency
Every year

Sources

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The rules in Wisconsin

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Wisconsin?

Formation filing fee in Wisconsin: $130 online, $170 paper.

How much is the LLC annual report fee in Wisconsin?

Annual or biennial report fee in Wisconsin: $25 online, $40 paper.

How often must an LLC file a report in Wisconsin?

Report frequency in Wisconsin: Every year.

Where do the Wisconsin LLC filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Wisconsin DFI, Corporation Fees. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Filing fees are often set in a state fee schedule and can change. Check the secretary of state's current fee schedule before you file, and expect extra charges for optional services such as expedited processing, certified copies, or name reservations.

Missing a required report or tax payment can lead to late fees and, after a period, administrative dissolution or loss of good standing. Put the due date on a calendar from the day the LLC is formed, since the first report may be due within the first year.

An LLC formed in one state that does business in another state may need to register there as a foreign LLC. That registration usually carries its own filing fee and its own report obligations in the second state.

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