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LLC Cost in Tennessee: Full Fee Breakdown

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

How much does an LLC cost in Tennessee?

An LLC in Tennessee costs $408 in the first year through Lovie: $300 state filing fee paid to Tennessee, $29 one time Lovie formation fee, and $79/yr for a registered agent. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.

  • State filing fee: $300 (paid directly to Tennessee Secretary of State)
  • Lovie platform fee: $29 one time (includes AI guided formation, operating agreement, EIN)
  • Registered agent: $79/yr (required in Tennessee, includes digital mail scanning)

LLC Formation Cost Breakdown

State Filing Fees (paid to Tennessee)

LLC Articles of Organization$300
Annual Report$20/yr
Expedited Processing (optional)+$50

Lovie Platform Fees

Formation Filing$29
Registered Agent$79/yr
EIN ApplicationIncluded
Operating AgreementIncluded
Compliance AlertsIncluded
Total First Year (LLC)$408

Renewal: $99/yr (registered agent + annual report)

C-Corp Formation in Tennessee

C-Corp filing fee$100
Total first year (C-Corp)$208

Processing Time

Standard processing in Tennessee: 5 business days. Expedited available for +$50.

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