Free LLC tools that show you the real math
9 free calculators and comparators for LLC formation cost. Every tool is backed by .gov-sourced data, runs entirely in your browser (no Cloud Run, no AI inference at runtime, no email gate), and shows the true cost of a decision, including hidden fees most formation services don't tell you about.
- No email required
- No affiliate links
- All data quarterly-verified against primary sources
- Open methodology + source URLs on every claim
Live tools (9)
LLC Cost Calculator
Total year-1 + ongoing cost for any state. Filing fee, annual report, franchise tax, RA service, EIN, all itemized with citations.
Open tool Wow factorNY Publication Cost Calculator
County-by-county breakdown of NY LLC publication cost. All 62 NY counties, from $300 (rural upstate) to $2,650 (Manhattan). The hidden cost most NY LLC guides leave out.
Open toolState-by-State Comparison
51 jurisdictions side-by-side: filing fees, annual reports, franchise taxes, processing time, publication requirements. Sortable + filterable.
Open toolCompare Any LLC Service
Side-by-side cost comparison vs filing direct with the state. Real pricing from each company, BBB ratings, watch-outs. Non-affiliate.
Open toolCheapest States to Form an LLC
Ranked list of cheapest states for first-year LLC cost (filing + first annual report). Updated quarterly.
Open toolStates with No LLC Franchise Tax
States where you avoid the recurring franchise tax. Cost-of-ownership winners over 5+ years.
Open toolFastest LLC Processing States
States that process formation filings fastest (1-day to 1-week). Critical if you have a contract or grant deadline.
Open toolRegistered Agent Cost Comparator
Sortable table comparing all major registered agent services by year-1 + year-2+ cost. Includes "act as your own RA" cost ($0).
Open toolForeign LLC Cost Calculator
If you form in one state and operate in another, what does foreign-LLC registration actually cost? Multi-state pair calculator.
Open toolComing next (2)
On the roadmap, in build order. Each goes live once data is verified and editorial review is complete.
Best State Recommender
Decision tree: form in DE, WY, NV, or your home state? Based on residence, business type, asset protection needs, and tax exposure.
S-Corp Election Savings Calculator
Income-threshold calculator: at what revenue level does electing S-corp save you on FICA taxes? With state-specific overlay.
What makes these different
Most "free LLC tools" are quote forms in disguise, fill in 6 fields, get redirected to a sales page. We built the opposite. Each tool here:
- Runs entirely in your browser. No data leaves your device. No fetch to a server. No telemetry beyond standard page-view analytics. The deterministic logic + dataset is bundled into the page.
- Cites .gov sources. Every cost figure traces to a Secretary of State page, IRS publication, or state insurance department filing. The "Sources" block on each tool shows the URL we verified against.
- Surfaces the cheaper alternative. If you're about to spend $200 on a service that does what you can do for free at IRS.gov, the tool says so. We have no affiliate relationship to lose.
- Updates quarterly. State filing fees change. We re-verify against the SOS pages every Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4. The "last verified" date is on every page.
Tools are informational, not legal or tax advice. We are non-affiliate; no commission is received for any link. Verify dollar figures against the cited primary source (state SOS, IRS, county clerk) before any decision involves real money. Last full editorial review: 2026-05-10.