Registered agent price tables - Wisconsin
3 Best Registered Agents in Wisconsin (2026): Price Table
Table order: Sorted by three-year cost (40%) and filing work covered (30%), then renewal gap, crossover year and cell clarity. Table method
Table summary
- Registered agent mandatory?Yesdocs.legis.wisconsin.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- Opening cells$99 to $149Billed per year
- Cells at year three$297 to $447Provider charges for three years
- Annual report$25 per yeardfi.wi.gov [read August 2026, table note]
- CrossoverNeverSteady ranking
The Wisconsin entries
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1. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who may open in more states
Ranked first- Year-1 cell$149
- Renewal cell$149/yr
- Three-year cell$447
$149 yearly, later $149
Top of the table: Mainstay Filing. $149 a year here, and the identical $149 in each other state.
Its three-year cell is $150 higher than Wisconsin Registered Agent.co's, but the extra filings it covers count for more in the sort.
Price buys
- A real address in the state
- Up to three government mailings a year, scanned at no extra charge
- Covers LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
In its favor
- Constant $149 per year
- Travels with the company
Against it
- Wisconsin Registered Agent.co is $50 cheaper every year
- Report filing needs the formation package
See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
2. Wisconsin Registered Agent.co: best for a single state to cover
Wisconsin only- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
$99 yearly, later $99
Place 2 belongs to Wisconsin Registered Agent.co: $99 yearly, with a street address in the state included.
Price buys
- An address in the state on record
- Web copies of legal papers
In its favor
- Annual cell below the national entry
- $99 a year, no change at renewal
Against it
- No help outside the state
- No help with the annual report
See Wisconsin Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
3. WI Registered Agent.org: best for keeping the agent local
Wisconsin only- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
$99 yearly, later $99
Place 3 belongs to WI Registered Agent.org: $99 yearly, with a street address in the state included.
Cell for cell, it ties Wisconsin Registered Agent.co.
Price buys
- An address in the state on record
- Web copies of legal papers
In its favor
- Annual cell below the national entry
- $99 a year, no change at renewal
Against it
- No help outside the state
- No help with the annual report
See WI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Totals over time
| No. | Entry | Year 1 cell | Year 2 cell | Year 3 cell | Year 5 cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Wisconsin Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See Wisconsin Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | WI Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See WI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Cost calculator
State fees with sources
| Charge | Cell | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $130 | dfi.wi.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| Annual report | $25 every year | dfi.wi.gov [read August 2026, table note] |
| Late report | $25 | dfi.wi.gov [read August 2026, table note] |
| What the state collects by year 3 | $180 | Filing, reports and any tax |
Why entry one is entry one
Mainstay Filing did better than Wisconsin Registered Agent.co on filing work per row, a 30% column.
Wisconsin Registered Agent.co costs less here, but reach across fifty states weighed more.
Wisconsin registered agent requirements, quoted from the official source (Department of Financial Institutions (DFI))
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Wisconsin resident, or a business entity formed in Wisconsin or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent needs an email address and has to consent. Statute cited: Wis. Stat. § 183.0115.
The address has to be an actual physical location with a street address in Wisconsin, not solely a P.O. box, mailbox service or answering service.
Official wording: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov [read October 2026, table note]
The no-service cell
Serving as your own registered agent costs nothing more if you qualify. Every entry above bills $99 to $149 a year for the in-state address.
Questions
What does a Wisconsin registered agent cost per year?
These entries charge $99 to $149 per year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
$297 to $447 in service fees, with state fees on top.
Does the law make a Wisconsin LLC keep a registered agent?
Yes, it must. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Is the owner permitted to be the registered agent?
Yes, when you qualify under the rules listed here.
What does the state charge the LLC every year?
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.
When does one entry pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years: the running totals keep the same order.
Which registered agent is the best value in Wisconsin?
Mainstay Filing ranks first, ahead of Wisconsin Registered Agent.co and WI Registered Agent.org.
Related tables
Where this came from
- dfi.wi.gov is the reference behind Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, read in August 2026.
- dfi.wi.gov is the reference behind Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, read in August 2026.
- docs.legis.wisconsin.gov is the reference behind Wisconsin report due date, read in August 2026.
- dfi.wi.gov is the reference behind Wis, read in August 2026.
- dfi.wi.gov is the reference behind Wisconsin formation fee: Filing fee, read in October 2026.
- docs.legis.wisconsin.gov is the reference behind Wisconsin registered agent statute, read in October 2026.
- Mainstay Filing: Wisconsin service page (read November 13, 2026)
- Wisconsin Registered Agent.co: pricing page (read November 13, 2026)
- WI Registered Agent.org: pricing page (read November 13, 2026)