Short answer: File Statement of Termination (Form LLC-35.15) with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services for $5. Illinois does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue before the SOS accepts the filing.
We've pulled these figures from the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Illinois
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Illinois does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue before the SOS accepts the filing.
- File Statement of Termination (Form LLC-35.15) with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services and pay $5.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Illinois compares
Illinois's dissolution filing fee is $5. That's the 9th lowest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Illinois comes in $27.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $5 | 39 of 48 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Minnesota | $55 | 13 of 48 |
| Wisconsin | $20 | 32 of 48 |
| Iowa | $5 | 39 of 48 |
| Ohio | $50 | 14 of 48 |
Illinois fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $75 | annual, Before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month |
| Statement of Termination (Form LLC-35.15) | $5 |
Dissolving an LLC: Illinois questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Illinois?
File Statement of Termination (Form LLC-35.15) with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services ($5). Illinois does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue before the SOS accepts the filing.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Revenue before the SOS accepts the filing.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. Flat $100 late penalty is immediately attached.
How much does it cost to dissolve an Illinois LLC?
$5 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
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