LLC formation price tables - Wisconsin
3 Best LLC Services in Wisconsin (2026): Price Table
Table order: Best value on top, by our five-column test
Wisconsin: the main figures
- Fee to create the LLC$130dfi.wi.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- Year-1 range$199Government fees not counted
- Three-year cells$397 to $597Both renewals counted
- Government charges, 3 years$180Equal in every entry
- Break-even yearNone within ten yearsOrder is stable for ten years
Wisconsin table, ranked
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1. Mainstay Filing: best for never preparing the annual report
Leads the table- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$199/yr
- Three-year cell$597
$199 yearly plus $130 to the state
Mainstay Filing is the first entry in Wisconsin: $199 a year includes the annual report and stays flat at renewal.
The $200 difference from Wisconsin Registered Agent.co at year three buys coverage, and coverage settles the order.
It handles the annual report for you, and the $25 state fee goes through at cost.
Price buys
- Formation handled for you
- Registered agent for twelve months
- Annual report, filed when due
- EIN application prepared
- Government fee passed on unchanged
In its favor
- $199 per year, everything included
- The EIN application is taken care of
- Renewal holds at $199
Against it
- Yearly premium over Wisconsin Registered Agent.co: $100
See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
2. Wisconsin Registered Agent.co: best for a bare-bones start
Wisconsin specialist- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$99/yr
- Three-year cell$397
$199 and fees; renewal $99
Wisconsin Registered Agent.co holds place 2 because the three-year cell reads $397 since renewal is only $99.
Leave time for the annual report, as this price does not take it on.
Price buys
- Formation handled for you
- Agent service for the first year
In its favor
- Formation priced at $199
- A modest $99 renewal
- Agent included to start
Against it
- The price skips the annual report
- It bills $99 for the EIN application
See Wisconsin Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
3. WI Registered Agent.org: best for owners who prepare their own reports
Wisconsin specialist- Year-1 cell$199
- Cell for later years$99/yr
- Three-year cell$397
$199 and fees; renewal $99
WI Registered Agent.org holds place 3 because the three-year cell reads $397 since renewal is only $99.
Leave time for the annual report, as this price does not take it on.
Year-one and renewal cells both equal Wisconsin Registered Agent.co's.
Price buys
- Formation handled for you
- Agent service for the first year
In its favor
- Agent included to start
- A modest $99 renewal
- Formation priced at $199
Against it
- The price skips the annual report
- It bills $99 for the EIN application
See WI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Cumulative cost by year
| No. | Entry | Year 1 cell | Year 2 cell | Year 3 cell | Year 5 cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Wisconsin Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | See Wisconsin Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | WI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | See WI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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Wisconsin fee list
| Charge | Cell | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation filing | $130 | dfi.wi.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| Annual report | $25 every year | dfi.wi.gov [read August 2026, table note] |
| Penalty for a late report | $25 | dfi.wi.gov [read August 2026, table note] |
| State fees over three years | $180 | Our sum |
The sort behind Wisconsin
Mainstay Filing did better than Wisconsin Registered Agent.co on filing work per row, a 30% column.
Wisconsin calls for the annual report every year, so a price that includes it outranked a cheaper price that leaves it to you.
Include the EIN application and Mainstay Filing moves past Wisconsin Registered Agent.co in year 2.
Wisconsin LLC filing fee and requirements, quoted from the official source
The filing goes to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI): the Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company (Form 502) with $130 (Wis. Stat. § 183.0201). Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Quoted text: dfi.wi.gov [read October 2026, table note]
The no-service cell
With no service, Wisconsin still bills $180 over three years and every form lands on your desk. Services charge $397 to $597 to lift that work.
About these figures
What do LLC formation services charge in Wisconsin?
The entries charge $199 up front, and the state adds $130.
What do these entries add up to over three years?
Between $397 to $597 for three years of service.
How much does Wisconsin charge to file an LLC?
$130, and the document to file is the Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company (Form 502).
What does Wisconsin charge each year after formation?
Following formation, the table shows Wisconsin wanting the annual report each year for $25, end of the calendar quarter containing the LLC's anniversary date.
Is the EIN application included in the price?
Mainstay Filing = no charge; Wisconsin Registered Agent.co = $99 extra; WI Registered Agent.org = $99 extra.
When does one entry pass another in total cost?
No break-even inside ten years.
Which LLC formation service is the best value in Wisconsin?
Entry one is Mainstay Filing, then Wisconsin Registered Agent.co, then WI Registered Agent.org.
See also
Where this came from
- Figure for Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions confirmed at dfi.wi.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions confirmed at dfi.wi.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Wisconsin report due date confirmed at docs.legis.wisconsin.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Wis confirmed at dfi.wi.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Wisconsin formation fee: Filing fee confirmed at dfi.wi.gov during October 2026.
- Figure for Wisconsin registered agent statute confirmed at docs.legis.wisconsin.gov during October 2026.
- Mainstay Filing Wisconsin service page page as of November 13, 2026
- Wisconsin Registered Agent.co pricing page page as of November 13, 2026
- WI Registered Agent.org pricing page page as of November 13, 2026