Michigan LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Michigan in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Michigan LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (state filing fee) | $50 | cite |
| Annual Report (LLCs exempt—only file on changes) | $25 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest Registered Agent) | $125/yr | cite |
| Expedited processing (24-hour) | $50 | cite |
| Total Year 1 (standard processing) | ~$175 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Michigan LLCs are exempt from annual reports; you only file a $25 statement when your registered agent or registered office address changes.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corp/starting-a-business
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corp/filing-fees
- https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/cit
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- Full Michigan LLC formation guide — 6 steps, FAQ, tool comparisons
- Northwest Registered Agent — $125/yr for Michigan
- Mercury — free business checking
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