Compliance & Formation
Every state has unique requirements, filing fees, and annual maintenance rules for Limited Liability Companies. We handle the complexities of state-specific formation to ensure your IRA LLC is established correctly and remains compliant.
When forming an IRA LLC, the choice of state matters. While many investors choose to form the LLC in the state where the property or investment is located, others prefer states with strong asset protection laws or lower fees, such as Wyoming or Delaware. We provide expert guidance on the most strategic state for your specific investment goals.
Regardless of the state you choose, we prepare and file the Articles of Organization, secure the Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, and ensure all initial compliance requirements are met.
| State | Filing Fee & Notes |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $250 includes Filing Fee, Probate Court fees and Name Reservation fee. |
| Alaska | $265* |
| Arizona | $95* |
| Arkansas | $60* |
| California** | $100* includes Statement of Information Filing |
| Colorado | $60* |
| Connecticut | $300* |
| District of Columbia | $165* |
| Delaware | $100* |
| Florida | $170* |
| Georgia | $110* |
| Hawaii | $110* |
| Idaho | $110* |
| Illinois | $160* |
| Indiana | $100* |
| Iowa | $60* |
| Kansas | $185* |
| Kentucky | $60* |
| Louisiana | $90* |
| Maine | $200* |
| Maryland | $220* |
| Massachusetts* | $550* |
| Michigan | $120* |
| Minnesota | $190* |
| Mississippi | $65* |
| Missouri | $60* |
| Montana | $80* |
| Nebraska | $140* |
| Nevada | $450** |
| New Hampshire | $110* |
| New Jersey | $140* |
| New Mexico | $60* |
| New York | $260* |
| North Carolina | $135* |
| North Dakota | $145* |
| Ohio | $140* |
| Oklahoma | $115* |
| Oregon | $110* |
| Pennsylvania | $135* |
| Rhode Island | $165* |
| South Carolina | $120* |
| South Dakota | $135* |
| Tennessee | $325* |
| Texas | $325* |
| Utah | $80* |
| Vermont | $110* |
| Virginia | $115* |
| Washington | $220* |
| West Virginia | $125* |
| Wisconsin | $150* |
| Wyoming | $110* |
* Includes surcharges for credit cards, online filing and/or copies.
** Every corporation that incorporates or qualifies as a foreign corporation in California on or after January 1, 2000 is exempt from the prepayment of franchise tax at the time of filing and ALSO the corporation is exempt from the minimum tax for its first tax year. If a company wants to reincorporate solely to avoid the $800 minimum tax, this is not allowed.
** Nevada formation fees include Filing Fee, the Initial List of Officers/Members fee imposed by the state and filing for a Business License at the time of Annual List filing.