What an LLC costs in Indiana (2026)

Forming an LLC in Indiana costs $95. After that the state charges Business Entity Report, $31 every two years.

Cost	Amount	When
Articles of Organization (State Form 49459)	$95	Once, to form	in.gov
Business Entity Report	Business Entity Report, $31 every two years	End of the anniversary month of formation, every other year	in.gov

What else an LLC owner pays

The fees above are what the state charges the LLC. The bigger cost is tax on the profit: a single-member LLC pays the same income tax and self-employment tax as a sole proprietor. At $100,000 of profit that comes to $25,087 a year in Indiana, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in Indiana.

Online fee is the $75 statutory electronic fee (IC 23-0.5-9-19) plus a $20 enhanced access fee. Paper filing is $100. Report is $31 online or $50 by mail every two years.

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Indiana?

$95 to file the Articles of Organization (State Form 49459).

How much does an LLC cost per year in Indiana?

Business Entity Report, $31 every two years.

When is the Indiana LLC report due?

End of the anniversary month of formation, every other year.

Does an LLC pay Indiana income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. Indiana taxes personal income at a flat 2.95% (2026).

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