WHY THREE YEARS?

The filing fee is a small part of LLC ownership. Registered-agent renewals, state fees, tax-filing support, mail and bookkeeping can make the second and third years more expensive than expected.

ILLUSTRATIVE TOTAL

$1,879year one
State filing + first annual fee$160
Formation / support assumption$399
Mail / address assumption$420
Tax-filing help assumption$900
Typical year two$1,679
Three-year operating view$5,237
Illustrative planning estimate, not a quote. Assumptions reviewed 11 August 2026. Replace them with current state and provider quotes before deciding.
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The calculator uses visible assumptions rather than provider quotes. State fees and service pricing change, and your residence-country tax and accounting costs are not included. Confirm current figures before forming or renewing the company.

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