How much does a Corporation cost in Tennessee?
Forming a corporation in Tennessee costs $100 in state filing fees, then $20/year in state annual fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee.
Tennessee corporation cost summary
| Year 1 with File.Business | $120 |
|---|---|
| Tennessee state filing fee | $100 |
| Tennessee annual fee | $20/year |
| Registered agent | Free year 1, $99/year after |
| File.Business service fee | $0 |
C-Corp vs S-Corp cost in Tennessee
The Tennessee state filing fee is the same whether you elect S-Corp tax treatment or not. The S-Corp election is filed with the IRS (Form 2553), which is free. S-Corp election in Tennessee walks you through it.
Form your Tennessee corporation for $100 total
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FAQ
How much does it cost to start a corporation in Tennessee?
$100 for the Tennessee state filing fee. File.Business charges $0 service fee on top.
What is the annual cost to maintain a Tennessee corporation?
$20/year for the Tennessee annual report.
Are S-Corps cheaper than C-Corps to form in Tennessee?
Identical Tennessee state cost. S-Corp is a federal tax election filed separately with the IRS, free.
What it actually costs to form your business
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On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.