Tennessee LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (Form SS-4270) |
| Filing office | Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business Services |
| State filing fee | $300 |
| Name reservation (optional) | — |
| Annual report | $300; due on or before the first day of the fourth month after the close of the LLC's fiscal year (April 1 for a calendar-year LLC). Tennessee LLC annual report minimum. The fee is $300 minimum, plus $50 per member over 6 members, up to a maximum of $3,000. |
| Also know | Franchise and excise tax applies to LLCs: excise tax 6.5% of Tennessee taxable income Franchise tax 0.25% of Tennessee net worth; minimum franchise tax $100 even if inactive Annual tax return due the 15th day of the fourth month after year-end (April 15 for calendar-year filers) Formation fee scales with members: $50 per member, $300 minimum, $3,000 maximum |
| State tax registration | LLCs chartered, qualified or registered in Tennessee must register with the Department of Revenue for franchise and excise tax |
| Registered agent | Required: a registered agent and office in Tennessee must be maintained at all times; the address must be a Tennessee street address (no P.O. box) that the Postal Service recognizes as deliverable |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $300 | $450 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $300 | $549 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $300 | $949 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- sos-tn-gov-files.tnsosfiles.com/forms/ss-4270.pdf
- sos.tn.gov/businesses/faqs
- sos.tn.gov/charities/pages/how-to-use-the-charity-business-filing-system
- www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/franchise---excise-tax.html
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.