Business Formation in Tennessee
LLC & Corporation formation in Tennessee.
Tennessee formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Tennessee
Tennessee LLCs file Articles of Organization; the filing fee is $50 per member with a $300 minimum and $3,000 maximum.
Corporation Formation in Tennessee
Tennessee corporations file a Charter and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Tennessee Secretary of State
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Charter
- LLC state filing fee
- $300 minimum plus $50 per member (maximum $3,000)
- Corporation state filing fee
- $100
- Annual / periodic report
- Tennessee does not require an annual report for LLCs.
- Annual report fee
- No annual report fee for LLCs
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Tennessee address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
Maintain a registered agent; corporations file an annual report.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Tennessee.
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Tennessee Formation
Ready to form your company in Tennessee?
Initial formation is $495 plus Tennessee state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.