Tennessee LLC Formation

Form Your Tennessee LLC

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages and a growing economy. Nashville's rise as a tech and entertainment hub makes the state attractive for modern businesses.

No state income tax on wages
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LLC Formation

Everything you need to launch, in one package.

Registered Agent

Included

Every US LLC is legally required to have a registered agent: the official point of contact that receives legal documents, lawsuits, and state notices on your behalf. We act as your registered agent in your formation state and forward anything that arrives straight to you.

  • Required to form and keep your LLC in good standing
  • Receives legal documents and state notices for you
  • We forward everything to you right away
$399 one-time
All state and government fees included

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Tennessee Requirements

What you need to know about Tennessee LLCs

The key facts and the rules for forming and running an LLC in Tennessee.

Key Facts

Formation
$399 one-time state and gov fees included
Processing time
5-7 business days Expedited: 24 hours
State income tax
None
Annual report
April 1st annually

Tennessee LLC requirements

  • No state income tax on wages
  • Formation filing required with the state
  • Annual report due April 1st
  • Annual report required

Source: Tennessee Revised Limited Liability Company Act (TCA 48-249)

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FAQ

Tennessee LLC Formation Questions

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages and salaries. The Hall Income Tax on interest and dividends was fully phased out in 2021. Your Tennessee LLC may pay the franchise and excise tax if it meets certain thresholds.

Tennessee annual reports are due by April 1st each year. Our annual compliance, $299/year or included with Managed LLC ($149/month), handles the filing, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance for you.

Nashville has emerged as a major tech and entertainment hub with: no state income tax on wages, lower cost of living than coastal cities, strong talent pool, and a growing startup ecosystem. Healthcare and music industries are particularly strong.

Yes. Non-US residents can form a Tennessee LLC from anywhere. You need a registered agent with a Tennessee address (included in our package) but can manage your LLC remotely.

Managed LLC is a fully-managed ongoing bundle covering registered agent, EIN assistance, operating agreement, business bank account setup, bookkeeping, state annual reports, and federal tax filing. Formation is separate: a one-time $399 with all state and government fees included. You can also choose ongoing services a la carte, with annual compliance from $99/year.

No. Non-US citizens and non-residents can form an LLC in any US state. You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN), US address, or US visa. We specialize in helping international entrepreneurs form US LLCs and have served founders from over 150 countries.

Standard processing typically takes 3-7 business days depending on the state. We begin processing your LLC immediately after you complete our questionnaire. You can track progress through your dashboard, and we notify you at each step.

A registered agent is a person or company that receives official legal and tax documents on behalf of your LLC. Every state requires LLCs to have a registered agent with a physical address in that state. Our registered agent service is $99/year, or included with Managed LLC ($149/month).

Yes. Bank account setup assistance is included in our package. We help you open an account with Mercury, Relay, or other providers that work with non-resident founders. The process is 100% remote, with no need to visit the US.

Ongoing services are available a la carte: registered agent ($99/year), annual report ($299/year, including state filings, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance), bookkeeping by transaction volume, and federal tax filing by revenue. Or get everything in one fully-managed bundle with Managed LLC ($149/month). We send reminders before all deadlines and handle all filings on your behalf.

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