Form a Business in Tennessee

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in Tennessee. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

Tennessee at a glance

LLC filing fee$300

Corporation filing fee$100

DBA fee$20

Annual report$300 annual

Franchise taxFranchise & Excise tax

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Topics covered for Tennessee

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Tennessee Registered Agent: Requirements & Cost (2026) Limited Liability Company · Registered Agent
Tennessee LLC Annual Report (2026 Guide) Limited Liability Company · Annual Report
Tennessee LLC Taxes (2026): State and Federal Limited Liability Company · Taxes
Tennessee LLC Cost (2026): What You Pay to Start and Maintain Limited Liability Company · Formation Cost