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Quick Notes on Incorporating in Tennessee


Processing time State fees Our fee
10 business days
on average
$104.25
C-Corp or S-Corp
$307.05
LLC
Tennessee has an average incorporation processing time of 10 business days.

The state of Tennessee requires a fee of $104.25 to form a C-Corp or S-Corp, and a fee of $307.05 to form an LLC (Limited Liability Company).

These Tennessee state fees are in addition to our incorporation fee, which is $174 for our Standard Package, $297 for our Premier Package, or $699 for our Venture Package.


Tennessee maintenance requirements for C-Corps and S-Corps
Tennessee companies (except state and national banks) must file an annual report with the Secretary of State by the first day of the fourth month following the close of the company's fiscal year.

The filing fee is $20.


Tennessee maintenance requirements for LLCs
Tennessee companies (except state and national banks) must file an annual report with the Secretary of State by the first day of the fourth month following the close of the company's fiscal year.

The filing fee is $300.