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Tennessee Series LLC: one entity, many protected series.

Tennessee statutorily authorizes the Series LLC . a master LLC that contains multiple internal series, each with its own assets, liabilities, members, and managers. Properly maintained, each series is liability-protected from the others. Common in real estate, fund management, and multi-brand operating businesses.

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When a Tennessee Series LLC makes sense

  • Real estate portfolios. Each property held in its own series. Liability on Property A does not reach Property B.
  • Fund management. Multiple investment vehicles under one umbrella.
  • Multi-brand businesses. Distinct brand lines isolated from each other.
  • Family wealth structures. Different beneficiaries assigned to different series.
  • Cost efficiency. One formation fee, one annual report (in most cases), many separated risk pools.
Multi-cell structure

Tennessee Series LLC: at a glance.

Single parent LLC with separate liability-protected series. Only available in some states.

Filing details

How Tennessee handles Series LLC.

Where to fileSecretary of State office, online portal, or by mail with the required fee.
TurnaroundStandard processing: 5-10 business days. Expedited service available for an additional state fee.
Required informationEntity name + ID, current officers and registered agent, principal office address.
Common pitfallsMismatched officer addresses, expired registered agent, missed prior reports causing administrative dissolution.
Frequently asked

Tennessee Series LLC questions.

How much does Series LLC cost in Tennessee?

The state filing fee varies. Check the current Secretary of State fee schedule, or use our formation cost calculator for the full year-one total.

How long does it take?

Standard processing is typically 5-10 business days. Most states offer expedited service for an additional fee.

Can File.Business handle the filing for me?

Yes. We file in all 51 jurisdictions on a flat $0 service fee + state cost basis. The Compliance Subscription bundles annual reports and registered agent service.

What happens if I miss a filing?

Late filings typically trigger penalties starting at $50-$400 depending on the state, plus the risk of administrative dissolution after 60-120 days delinquent.

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