Form an LLC in Tennessee
Form your LLC in Tennessee with QuickBiz for $450 ($150 + $300 state fee). Tennessee has no state income tax, which means more of your revenue stays with you. Tennessee supports online filing, which helps speed up the process. Processing typically takes 5-7 business days. Annual compliance includes a annual report ($300).
Total cost
$450 ($150 + $300 state fee)
State filing fee
$300
Processing time
5-7 business days
Annual cost
$300/year (annual report) + $300/member annual + excise tax (6.5% of net income) + franchise tax ($0.25 per $100 net worth, $100 min)
Why form in Tennessee
- No state income tax — keep more of your revenue
- Online filing available — faster processing
- No publication requirement — saves time and money
- Operating agreement not legally required (but we include one)
- Expedited filing available — 24 hours for $100 extra
Things to consider
- Higher filing fee — $300 state fee
- $300/member annual + excise tax (6.5% of net income) + franchise tax ($0.25 per $100 net worth, $100 min)
- Higher annual report fee — $300
Best for
Tennessee works well for founders who live in-state and want to avoid state income tax. The filing fee is $300, which is higher than some states. Wyoming remains the top pick for most out-of-state software founders.
How to form an LLC in Tennessee with QuickBiz
- 1Choose your LLC name and verify availability with the state
- 2Provide your business details and founder information (5 minutes)
- 3We file your formation documents with the state
- 4We apply for your EIN with the IRS (free)
- 5Receive your formation documents and operating agreement
- 6Access your compliance dashboard and post-formation checklist
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Tennessee?
With QuickBiz, Tennessee LLC formation costs $450 ($150 + $300 state fee). This includes everything: state filing, EIN application, registered agent (year 1 free), operating agreement for software businesses, and compliance dashboard. The $300 state fee is set by Tennessee's Secretary of State.
How long does Tennessee LLC formation take?
Tennessee LLC formation typically takes 5-7 business days for standard processing. Expedited processing (24 hours) is available for $100 extra. The QuickBiz signup process takes about 5 minutes — we handle everything after that.
Does Tennessee have state income tax?
No, Tennessee has no state income tax. This is a significant advantage for software founders — your LLC's income is only subject to federal taxes (and self-employment tax). This makes Tennessee a popular choice for LLC formation.
What are the annual requirements for a Tennessee LLC?
Tennessee requires a annual report with a fee of $300. Additionally, there is a $300/member annual + excise tax (6.5% of net income) + franchise tax ($0.25 per $100 net worth, $100 min). QuickBiz tracks these deadlines and reminds you when filings are due.
Is Tennessee a good state for a software business LLC?
Tennessee works well for founders who live in-state and want to avoid state income tax. The filing fee is $300, which is higher than some states. Wyoming remains the top pick for most out-of-state software founders.
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$450 ($150 + $300 state fee). Everything included. Takes about 5 minutes.
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