How to form an LLC in Tennessee for $0 service fee.
Tennessee state filing fee is $300. Standard processing is 1 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Tennessee Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Tennessee Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Tennessee.
No state income tax. Music industry centered in Nashville. FedEx world hub in Memphis (largest cargo airport in the world). Right-to-work. $50 per member with $300 minimum.
Where Tennessee businesses are based.
You can form your Tennessee LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Tennessee formation rules at a glance.
- $300 filing fee, $300 annual report (minimum, scales with members)
- Processing: 1 to 3 business days (standard only)
- Filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville
- Top industries: Music (Nashville), Healthcare (HCA HQ, Vanderbilt), Logistics (FedEx, Memphis hub)
Our take Form here if you operate in Tennessee. Filing fees are on the high side; no state income tax helps offset.
Business Services processes LLC formations from Nashville. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $300 annual report (minimum, scales with members).
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 1 TO 3 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Tennessee, in four steps.
Tennessee vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Tennessee compares.
Tennessee business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Tennessee-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Tennessee-specific LLC questions.
Why is the TN formation fee so high?
When is the annual report due?
Why is HCA in Nashville?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Tennessee?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Tennessee?
Do I need to live in Tennessee to form an LLC there?
What is a Tennessee Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Tennessee LLC?
Start your Tennessee LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Tennessee Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Tennessee Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Tennessee.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.