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LLC Cost in Illinois: Full Fee Breakdown

Complete cost breakdown for forming an LLC or C-Corp in Illinois. All fees verified from the Illinois Secretary of State as of August 2026.

How much does an LLC cost in Illinois?

An LLC in Illinois costs $258 in the first year through Lovie: $150 state filing fee paid to Illinois, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.

  • State filing fee: $150 (paid directly to Illinois Secretary of State)
  • Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
  • Registered agent: $79/yr (required in Illinois, includes digital mail scanning)

LLC Formation Cost Breakdown

State Filing Fees (paid to Illinois)

LLC Articles of Organization$150
Annual Report$75/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$100

Lovie Platform Fees

Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$258

Renewal: $154/yr (registered agent + annual report)

C-Corp Formation in Illinois

C-Corp filing fee$150
Total first year (C-Corp)$258

Processing Time

Standard processing in Illinois: 10 business days. Expedited available for +$100.

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