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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Illinois?

Illinois LLC filing fee, annual report fee, processing time and official filing links.

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· Fees verified October 18, 2026 against official Illinois sources

Illinois at a glance

LLC filing fee$150
Ongoing state report$75 (annual)
Where to fileIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division

Sources: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division · Minimum wage source

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A standard LLC annual report fee is $75; a series LLC pays $75 plus $50 for each active series. No franchise-tax minimum is identified; a delinquency penalty applies to late annual reports, but its amount is not shown.

This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the official Illinois source before you file.
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