Mississippi LLC Filing Fees and Requirements
The Mississippi LLC filing fee is $50 to file a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State. Annual reports are free. Here's what else you need to know.
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Mississippi LLC fees at a glance
Filing fee: $50 (Certificate of Formation, form F0100)
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State agency: Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Annual report due: April 15 each year (filing window opens January 1); no state fee for domestic LLCs
State tax rate: No state-level LLC franchise tax; Mississippi has a flat individual income tax rate — a tax professional can help you figure out your specific liability
Mississippi LLC filing fees and requirements
Forming an LLC in Mississippi costs $50 — that's the state filing fee for the Certificate of Formation filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State. Annual reports are free for domestic LLCs and due by April 15 each year. You'll also need an EIN from the IRS, and depending on your industry and location, state or local business licenses may apply.
Certificate of Formation and initial filing fee
To form a domestic LLC in Mississippi, you file a Certificate of Formation (form F0100) with the Mississippi Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $50. Mississippi processes these filings through its online business filing portal — paper forms aren't published separately as fill-in PDFs.
Payment is accepted online by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), e-check, or ACH bank transfer. If you pay by card, the portal may add a separate convenience fee on top of the $50 state fee. Your LLC name must include a designator like "Limited Liability Company" or "LLC," and you'll need a registered agent with a physical Mississippi address to receive legal notices.
- Certificate of Formation (form F0100): $50 state fee
- Name reservation (optional): $25
- Reinstatement (if your LLC lapses): $50
- Registered agent: required — must have a physical Mississippi address
- Payment methods: credit card, e-check, or ACH (card payments may carry a convenience fee)
Annual report requirements
Mississippi requires both domestic and foreign LLCs to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. For domestic LLCs, the annual report carries no state filing fee — it's $0. The filing window opens January 1 and the deadline is April 15 each year. Mississippi doesn't accept paper or mailed annual reports; everything goes through the Secretary of State's online portal.
The free annual report is one of Mississippi's more business-friendly quirks — most states charge at least a nominal fee. Foreign LLCs registered to do business in Mississippi pay $250 for their annual report. If your LLC misses the deadline and lapses, reinstatement costs $50.
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Every LLC should get a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. An EIN is required if your LLC has employees, has more than 1 member, or files certain federal excise tax returns. Single-member LLCs may also need one depending on how the business operates. Applying is free and takes minutes at irs.gov/ein.
Beyond the tax filing requirement, an EIN keeps your Social Security number off business documents — a practical reason to get one even if you're not required to.
Operating agreement
Mississippi law does not require an LLC to have an operating agreement. But if your LLC doesn't adopt one, the business is governed by the default rules in Mississippi's LLC Act — and those defaults may not reflect how you actually want the business to run.
An operating agreement is especially worth having if you have multiple members, outside investors, or a non-standard ownership split. It's the document that defines how decisions get made, how profits are divided, and how a member can exit. Drafting one early is a lot easier than sorting out disputes later.
Business licenses and permits
Forming your LLC with the Secretary of State doesn't automatically mean you're licensed to operate. Depending on your industry and location, you may need state-level licenses, local city or county permits, or both. There's no single Mississippi business license that covers every type of business.
Industries like food service, healthcare, childcare, construction, and financial services typically have their own licensing requirements at the state level. Local governments — cities and counties — often add their own permit requirements on top. Check with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office and your local government to figure out what applies to your specific business.
Foreign LLC registration
If your LLC is formed in another state but you want to do business in Mississippi, you need to register as a foreign LLC with the Mississippi Secretary of State. This is a separate filing from forming a new domestic LLC. Foreign LLCs also pay $250 for their annual report each year — compared to $0 for domestic LLCs.
Other fees and requirements
Beyond the formation fee and annual report, a few other costs can come up during the life of your LLC. Name reservation is optional but costs $25 if you want to hold a name before filing. If your LLC is administratively dissolved and you need to reinstate it, that's another $50. Industry-specific licenses and local permits carry their own fees that vary by type and location.
- Name reservation: $25 (optional)
- Reinstatement: $50
- Foreign LLC annual report: $250
- Industry or local business licenses: varies by type and location
- Registered agent service: varies by provider (required ongoing)
FAQ
The minimum cost to form an LLC in Mississippi is $50 — that's the state filing fee for the Certificate of Formation filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State. If you pay by credit card through the online portal, a convenience fee may be added. Annual reports for domestic LLCs are free, so your ongoing state costs after formation are $0 per year.
Yes. Mississippi requires LLCs to file an annual report with the Secretary of State each year. The filing window opens January 1 and the deadline is April 15. For domestic LLCs, there's no state fee — the annual report costs $0. Foreign LLCs pay $250. Filing is done online through the Secretary of State's portal; paper filings aren't accepted.
The Mississippi Secretary of State charges $50 to file a Certificate of Formation for a domestic LLC (form F0100). That's the only required state fee to form your LLC. Optional fees include $25 for a name reservation. If your LLC is dissolved and needs to be reinstated, that costs $50.
It depends. An EIN is required if your LLC has employees, has more than 1 member, or files certain federal excise tax returns. Single-member LLCs without employees may not be required to have one, but getting an EIN is still a good idea — it keeps your Social Security number off business documents and is needed to open a business bank account. Applying is free at irs.gov/ein.
It depends on your industry and location. Mississippi doesn't have a single statewide business license that applies to all LLCs. Certain industries — things like food service, healthcare, construction, and financial services — require state-level licenses. Local cities and counties often have their own permit requirements on top of that. Check with the Mississippi Secretary of State and your local government to figure out what applies to your business.
No. Mississippi law doesn't require an LLC to have an operating agreement. But without one, your LLC is governed by the default rules in Mississippi's LLC Act — which may not match how you want the business to run. If you have multiple members or a non-standard ownership structure, drafting an operating agreement early protects everyone and prevents disputes down the road.
We collect the $50 Mississippi state filing fee at cost and pay it directly to the Mississippi Secretary of State on your behalf when we file your Certificate of Formation. We don't mark up the state fee — you pay exactly what the state charges.
