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TN · Incorporation

Form an LLC or corporation in Tennessee.

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At a glance

Tennessee formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$300
Corp filing fee
$100
Annual / franchise
Franchise / excise tax filings
Annual report due
April 15
State income tax
No wage income tax; franchise and excise taxes
Typical processing
1–2 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in Tennessee

Tennessee supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.

State income tax posture here: No wage income tax; franchise and excise taxes. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Tennessee, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in Tennessee

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in Tennessee

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Tennessee. Typical timing: April 15. Typical fee context: Franchise / excise tax filings.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Tennessee at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in Tennessee change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

Tennessee tax at a glance

No wage income tax; franchise and excise taxes

Full Tennessee tax guide

FAQ

Tennessee formation questions

Ready to form in Tennessee?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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