Form a Wisconsin LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Wisconsin LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Wisconsin | 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 |
| Annual Report | Every year | 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
Wisconsin LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate and Consumer Services, 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
Wisconsin LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due during the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of the Articles of Organization's effective date falls, so by the end of that quarter.
You also need a registered agent in Wisconsin every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Wisconsin address and are there in business hours.
- The due window is the whole calendar quarter of your formation anniversary, not just the anniversary month.
- Articles of Organization and annual reports can both be filed online with DFI.
What a "$0" Wisconsin LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Wisconsin 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 + Wisconsin filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Wisconsin filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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: Wisconsin LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due during the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of the Articles of Organization's effective date falls, so by the end of that quarter.
What are the yearly costs of a Wisconsin LLC?
Wisconsin LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due during the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of the Articles of Organization's effective date falls, so by the end of that quarter. You also need a registered agent in Wisconsin every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Wisconsin LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate and Consumer Services, 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 Wisconsin?
No. The Wisconsin 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.
