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Foreign LLC in Mississippi

Formed your LLC somewhere else but doing business in Mississippi? Here's when you must register, the form, and the fee.

Last verified 2026-11-01 against official Mississippi sources

Short answer: File Application for Registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State for $250, and name a Mississippi registered agent.

We've pulled these figures from the Mississippi Secretary of State'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.

Registering an out-of-state LLC in Mississippi

File Application for Registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State ($250). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Mississippi registered agent.

Physical Mississippi street address required.

How Mississippi compares

Mississippi's foreign LLC registration fee is $250. That's the 9th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Mississippi runs $100 above it.

Mississippi and nearby states, foreign LLC registration fee. See all 47 jurisdictions.
StateFeeNational rank (1 = highest)
Mississippi$2509 of 47
Alabama$15019 of 47
Louisiana$18517 of 47
TennesseeVariesNot confirmed
Arkansas$3006 of 47
North Carolina$2509 of 47

Mississippi fees that apply here

Source: Mississippi Secretary of State, checked November 1, 2026.
FilingState feeNotes
Annual Report$0annual, January 1 to April 15
Application for Registration$250For LLCs formed in another state

Foreign LLC registration: Mississippi questions

Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Mississippi?

If your LLC is "transacting business" in Mississippi (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Mississippi Secretary of State.

How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Mississippi?

$250 to file Application for Registration.

Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Mississippi?

Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Mississippi. Physical Mississippi street address required.

Does a foreign LLC file the Mississippi annual report too?

Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.

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.