- Filing fee
- $100
- Annual Report
- $0
- First-year gov. cost
- $100
- Publication
- Not required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Idaho will accept
Must be distinguishable and include Limited Liability Company or LLC.
Search existing Idaho business names before you commit. Idaho naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
Physical Idaho street address required (no P.O. boxes).
You can serve as your own agent, but your address will be public. Compare Idaho registered agent options.
File the Certificate of Organization
Submit it to the Idaho Secretary of State through the official filing portal and pay $100. $100 online. $20 manual processing surcharge on paper forms, bringing mail-in cost to $120.
Processing: online 3 to 5 business days; by mail 3 to 5 business days. Expedite: $40 for 8-hour processing, $100 for same-day service.
Write an operating agreement
Recommended but not required by statute.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Annual Report ($0), due Last day of the LLC's formation anniversary month. No monetary late fee Idaho report deadlines.
Every Idaho LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $100 | $100 online. $20 manual processing surcharge on paper forms, bringing mail-in cost to $120. |
| Annual Report | $0 | annual, Last day of the LLC's formation anniversary month |
| Name reservation (optional) | $20 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $0 | Free online, $20 manual fee if filed on paper |
| Amendment | $30 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $11.5 | |
| Foreign Registration Statement | $100 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Statement of Dissolution | $0 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 online or $45 on paper | state |
How Idaho compares nationally
- Idaho's filing fee of $100 is the 18th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Idaho's first-year government cost of $100 is the 16th lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Idaho's yearly cost after that of $0 ties for the lowest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Idaho Secretary of State costs $100 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Idaho street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Idaho's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Idaho fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $100 | $0 |
| Northwest | $139 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $100 | $298 |
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State taxes to plan for
No franchise tax or minimum annual tax on LLCs. Standard pass-through state income tax applies.
What's different about Idaho
- Ubiquitous $20 manual processing surcharge applied to almost all paper filings
- Free annual report
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Idaho LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Idaho?
The Idaho Secretary of State charges $100 to file the Certificate of Organization. Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $100 in government fees (Online formation fee).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Idaho?
Online: 3 to 5 business days. By mail: 3 to 5 business days. Expedited: $40 for 8-hour processing, $100 for same-day service.
Does an Idaho LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. Idaho requires the Annual Report, which costs $0, filed annual. Due: Last day of the LLC's formation anniversary month. No monetary late fee
Can I be my own registered agent in Idaho?
Yes. Physical Idaho street address required (no P.O. boxes). Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Idaho require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
No. Idaho has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs, based on our latest check.
Is an operating agreement required in Idaho?
Recommended but not required by statute.
What taxes does an Idaho LLC pay to the state?
No franchise tax or minimum annual tax on LLCs. Standard pass-through state income tax applies.
Sources and verification
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