LLC Filing Guides by State
Every state has different rules. We break down formation fees, ongoing compliance, taxes, employer obligations, and deadlines — in plain English, updated for 2026.
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Each guide covers everything from initial filing to ongoing obligations. Click a state to dive in.
California
Articles of Organization, $800/yr franchise tax (no first-year waiver), biennial Statement of Information, mandatory workers’ comp, and CA-specific employer rules.
Read the full guide Compliance GuideDelaware
Certificate of Formation, $300/yr annual franchise tax, no state income tax for out-of-state members, Court of Chancery advantages, and registered agent requirements.
Read the full guide Compliance GuideFlorida
Articles of Organization, annual report due by May 1, no state income tax for individuals, reemployment tax, and Florida-specific sales tax rules for services.
Read the full guide Compliance GuideNew York
Articles of Organization, mandatory newspaper publication requirement, biennial statement, PIT filing for members, and the Albany-county cost-saving strategy.
Read the full guide Compliance GuideTexas
Certificate of Formation, franchise tax with no-tax-due threshold, sales tax on SaaS, public information returns, optional workers’ comp, and TWC wage reports.
Read the full guide Compliance GuideWyoming
Articles of Organization, $60/yr annual report (min), no state income tax, no franchise tax, strong asset protection, and lifetime proxy provisions.
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