Wisconsin LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Wisconsin in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Wisconsin 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 (WI DFI) | $130 | cite |
| Annual Report (due quarterly anniversary) | $25 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| Expedited processing (24-hour) | $25 | cite |
| Estimated Year-1 Total (standard) | $280 | 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
Wisconsin LLCs must file a $25 annual report by the end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC's anniversary of formation falls (e.g., if formed March 15, report due by March 31 each year).
Authoritative sources
- https://www.wdfi.org/corporations/forms/
- https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/183
- https://www.revenue.wi.gov/pages/faqs/pcs-corp.aspx
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