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Tennessee: the three state filings for an LLC (2026)

Filing a Tennessee LLC costs $300 (Articles of Organization Limited Liability Company (SS-4270), Tennessee Secretary of State). The periodic report is $300 every year and changing the registered agent is $20. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files all three.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The Tennessee filings

FilingForm or documentState feeWhen
FormationArticles of Organization Limited Liability Company (SS-4270)$300Once, to create the LLC
ReportAnnual Report$300On or before the first day of the fourth month following the close of the LLC's fiscal year
Change of agentAgent change form$20When you switch agents
Best overall in Tennessee

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

How much is the Tennessee LLC filing fee?

$300 to file the Articles of Organization Limited Liability Company (SS-4270) with the Tennessee Secretary of State. $50 per member, with a $300 minimum (one to six members) and a $3,000 maximum.

What does the Tennessee LLC report cost?

Annual Report, every year: $300.

What does it cost to change a registered agent in Tennessee?

The state charges $20 to file the change.

Is the Tennessee fee high or low?

$300 ranks number 47 from the cheapest of 50 (the national median is $100).

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