Mississippi LLC Cost: Average Fees Explained

Mississippi stands out for what it leaves off the bill. The sources show a modest formation fee and no state charge for the annual report, so the recurring cost most owners worry about is mostly the registered agent.

Amounts below come from the sources named in each table and were checked on Oct 11, 2026. Rules can shift, so confirm current fees and filing requirements with the Mississippi Secretary of State.

The Certificate of Formation is the one required fee. The other items apply only when you need them.

A name reservation costs $25. Registering an assumed name, which lets the LLC do business under a brand, costs $25. The certificate of change, used when the registered agent changes, is listed at $10. These small items rarely add up to much, but they stack on top of the formation fee.

The largest single optional fee is for an LLC formed in another state. Registering a foreign LLC to operate in Mississippi is listed at $250, which is five times the cost of forming a Mississippi LLC from scratch. Owners choosing where to organize should compare that number against the formation fee for their home state.

The annual report is listed at $0/yr per LLC University, meaning the state does not charge a fee for it. That does not remove every renewal obligation, so ask the Secretary of State what you must still file and when. An LLC that falls out of compliance and needs to come back pays the reinstatement fee of $50.

This is where Mississippi owners can spend real money. A registered agent with a physical address in the state is required. You can serve as your own if you live in Mississippi and are available during business hours. A commercial service is quoted at $50 – $300/yr per Inc Authority.

The wide gap between the low and high quotes comes from how much each company bundles. A bare-bones agent forwards documents. A pricier plan may add compliance reminders, mail scanning, or an address you can use publicly.

Because the state charges nothing for the annual report, a paid agent can easily become the biggest line item after year one. For a small business that has someone reliable at a Mississippi address, serving as your own agent keeps ongoing costs very low.

Two sources report the same filing fee. ZenBusiness lists a slightly higher figure, which may include a processing fee. None of the three reflects a different state schedule. They describe the same fee with a different amount of service wrapped around it.

When comparing a formation service quote with the state fee, subtract the agent plan, the document templates, and any rush option. What remains is usually the government charge.

Filing directly means paying only the state fees. A formation service charges more but takes care of the paperwork and sometimes includes extras. For a single-member LLC with a simple setup, many owners file themselves. If several people will own the company, or the business holds real assets, a licensed attorney can help with the operating agreement.

A lean path is the formation fee, no paid agent, and no add-ons. In the second year, the state does not charge for the annual report according to the sources, so the cost stays close to zero beyond what you chose to buy. A fuller path adds a name reservation, an assumed name, and a commercial agent each year. The difference between those two paths comes almost entirely from optional items.

If a service quotes you a price, ask which part goes to the state and which part is the company's own fee. Ask what the registered agent plan costs after the first year, since introductory rates often rise at renewal. And ask whether any item in the package is something you could skip, such as a rush option you do not need.

State filing fees are separate from taxes. Income tax, sales tax, payroll obligations, and local business licenses depend on the work the LLC does. A licensed CPA can tell you what applies, and your city or county can confirm local license requirements.