Form a Indiana LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Indiana LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Indiana | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Business Entity Report | Every two years | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Indiana LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division (INBiz), which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
Indiana LLCs file a Business Entity Report every two years. It is due every other year, by the last day of the LLC's anniversary month (the month it was formed). The first one is due in the anniversary month two years after formation.
You also need a registered agent in Indiana every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Indiana address and are there in business hours.
- Your exact Business Entity Report due date is shown on the business details page in the INBiz business search.
- The Secretary of State administratively dissolves an LLC whose Business Entity Report is overdue.
What a "$0" Indiana LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Indiana filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Indiana filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Indiana filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Indiana filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Indiana?
Indiana charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Indiana LLCs file a Business Entity Report every two years. It is due every other year, by the last day of the LLC's anniversary month (the month it was formed).
What are the yearly costs of a Indiana LLC?
Indiana LLCs file a Business Entity Report every two years. It is due every other year, by the last day of the LLC's anniversary month (the month it was formed). You also need a registered agent in Indiana every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Indiana LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division (INBiz), act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Indiana?
No. The Indiana filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
