Wisconsin LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (Form 502) |
| Filing office | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) |
| State filing fee | $130 |
| Name reservation (optional) | — |
| Annual report | $25; due during the calendar quarter of the LLC's registration anniversary: March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31. Wisconsin LLC annual report: $25 online, $40 on paper. |
| Also know | Online formation costs $40 less than paper ($130 vs $170); annual report $15 less online ($25 vs $40) Name must include 'limited liability company', 'limited company' or an abbreviation such as LLC |
| State tax registration | Business Tax Registration (BTR) with the Department of Revenue for seller's permits, employer withholding and similar accounts; initial BTR fee is $20 (covers two years), renewal $10 |
| Registered agent | Required: a registered agent at a registered office in Wisconsin; the agent must be a Wisconsin resident, the LLC cannot be its own agent, and the office must be an actual street address (no mailbox, P.O. box or answering service) |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $130 | $280 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $130 | $379 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $130 | $779 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- dfi.wi.gov/Documents/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Forms/CORP502.pdf
- dfi.wi.gov/Documents/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Forms/CORP5i.pdf
- dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/FAQ.aspx
- dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Fees.aspx
- www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-btr.aspx
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.