What an LLC costs in Wisconsin (2026)

Forming an LLC in Wisconsin costs $130. After that the state charges Annual Report, $25 a year.

Cost	Amount	When
Articles of Organization (Form 502)	$130	Once, to form	dfi.wi.gov
Annual Report	Annual Report, $25 a year	End of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was formed	dfi.wi.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 $25,926 a year in Wisconsin, fees included. An S corp election can lower it: LLC vs S corp in Wisconsin.

Online filing is $130 ($170 on paper). Annual report is $25 online ($40 on paper).

Questions

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

$130 to file the Articles of Organization (Form 502).

How much does an LLC cost per year in Wisconsin?

Annual Report, $25 a year.

When is the Wisconsin LLC report due?

End of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was formed.

Does an LLC pay Wisconsin income tax?

Not by itself, in most cases: a single-member LLC's profit is taxed on the owner's return. Wisconsin taxes personal income in 4 brackets, from 3.5% to 7.65% (2026, single filer).

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