Key Takeaways
- LLC dissolution state fees run from $0 to $220.
- LLC dissolution filing fee is rarely the full cost. Final tax returns, back fees, and any professional help add up.
- An inactive LLC still owes annual report and registered agent fees, and franchise tax continues to accrue.
- Arkansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas require tax clearance, and Delaware requires that any unpaid annual tax be paid first.
LLC dissolution costs range from $0 to $220 in state filing fees. Compare fees across all states with this Swyft Filings guide and plan your business closure smartly.
You stopped running the business months ago, but the bills haven't stopped. The registered agent renews, the state wants an annual report, and if you are in California, the $800 minimum franchise tax keeps adding up whether the LLC earned a dollar or not. Most owners assume closing it will cost a lot more, so they put it off, and the cost of waiting quietly becomes the bigger expense.
The truth is that the state filing fee to dissolve an LLC runs from $0 to $220, and most states charge between $10 and $100. What catches people off guard are the costs associated with filing, i.e., final tax returns, back fees, and professional help, if you choose it. This guide shows how much it costs to dissolve an LLC in every state, what a simple closure actually totals, and where owners overspend. You will also see when it makes sense to do it yourself and when a professional service saves you the research.
State-by-State LLC Articles of Dissolution Filing Fees
Don't budget from a national average, because a state's fee can be $0, $25, or $220 for the same filing. Use the tables below to see your state's exact fee, and whether tax clearance or a two-step filing could add to it.
State | Dissolution Form Name | State Fee |
$100 | ||
$25 | ||
$35 | ||
$45 online, $50 paper | ||
Certificate of Dissolution (LLC-3) and Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7) | $0 | |
$10 | ||
$0 | ||
Delaware | $220 | |
District of Columbia | ||
Florida | $25 | |
$0 online, $10 paper | ||
Hawaii | $25 | |
Idaho | $0 online, $20 paper | |
$5 | ||
$30 by mail; $20 online | ||
Statement of Dissolution, then optional Statement of Termination | ||
$30 online, $35 paper | ||
$40 | ||
$125 (was $100 before Oct. 1, 2026) | ||
Maine | $75 | |
$0 for non-expedited processing ($50 expedited) | ||
$100 | ||
$10 | ||
$35 per filing by mail ($70 for both) | ||
F0103 MS LLC Certificate of Dissolution | ||
$25 each ($50 total) | ||
Montana | Articles of Termination | |
Nebraska | $25 online, $30 in office, plus newspaper publication costs | |
$100 | ||
New Hampshire | $35 | |
Dissolution (close a business) through the state's online business endings service | $100 | |
New Mexico | $25 | |
$60 | ||
$30 | ||
North Dakota | Articles of Dissolution and Termination | |
$50 | ||
$50 | ||
$100 | ||
$70 | ||
Rhode Island | $50 | |
$10 | ||
South Dakota | $10 | |
$40 | ||
$0 | ||
Vermont | Articles of Termination | |
$25 | ||
$0 (Expedite Filing, Add $100) | ||
West Virginia | ||
$35 per filing | ||
Wyoming | $60 |
Dissolution Cost in Popular States
- LLC dissolution cost in California: The filing is $0, but the Franchise Tax Board's $800 annual minimum keeps accruing until you file a final return. Termination filings are now online only.
- LLC dissolution cost in Texas: $40, with a Certificate of Account Status from the Comptroller required first.
- Florida LLC dissolution (Sunbiz): $25 through Sunbiz. Closing also stops the yearly Sunbiz annual report fee, currently $138.75 for LLCs.
- New York: $60, and no newspaper publication is required to dissolve.
- Delaware LLC dissolution cost: $220 to cancel, and any unpaid annual tax (currently $300 a year) must be paid first.
NOTE: State fees change, so check your state's official filing page for the current amount before you pay.
What are the Hidden Costs of Dissolving an LLC?
The costs that surprise owners are the ones not listed on a Secretary of State website:
- Back fees and annual reports. States generally require annual reports and current fees before they accept a dissolution. Learn how these work in Swyft Filings LLC's annual report guide, and reach out to file your annual report before you close.
- Franchise or minimum taxes. Some states charge a yearly tax even if the LLC earned nothing. See state franchise taxes and annual fees.
- Registered agent fees. Cancel your registered agent once the state accepts your filing so you are not billed for another year.
- Licenses and permits. Active business licenses can continue generating renewal fees even after the LLC is dissolved.
- Debts and vendor balances. Paying creditors before you distribute assets protects owners from later claims.
Conclusion
The state filing fee to dissolve an LLC is usually small, from $0 to $220, but the full cost depends on final taxes, back fees, and whether you hire help. Closing properly is almost always cheaper than leaving an LLC open. Check your state in the tables above, settle what you owe, and file. Swyft Filings can prepare and file your Articles of Dissolution so you can close with confidence. Our current charge of this service is $149 + state filing fees.
FAQs
Eight jurisdictions that charge no filing fee for articles of dissolution include California, Connecticut, Georgia (online), Idaho (online), Maryland, Montana, Utah, and Washington. Free to file isn't free to close. You may still owe annual fees or taxes, and California's $800 minimum franchise tax applies for the final year.
Swyft Filings charges $149 plus your state filing fee to prepare and file your Articles of Dissolution. Attorneys usually cost more, commonly several hundred dollars and up to $2,000 or more for complex closures. These are estimates, so get a quote before you hire.
Dissolving is almost always cheaper. An inactive LLC still owes annual reports, franchise taxes and registered agent fees, which in California means $800 every year. Letting it lapse into administrative dissolution doesn't erase what you owe, and reinstating means paying it all back.
The state still treats the LLC as active, so fees and taxes keep building. Missed filings can bring late penalties, loss of good standing, and eventual administrative dissolution. Skipping a proper wind-up can also leave owners exposed to creditor claims.
Usually, yes. Most states expect annual reports and fees to be current before accepting a dissolution. Arkansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas add a tax-clearance step. Delaware requires unpaid annual tax to be paid first.
Typically just the state filing fee, plus a final tax return that may show zero. If annual reports are behind, catch those up first. Your total can be as low as $0 in states that charge nothing to file.
Not the same entity. After a voluntary dissolution, you generally form a new LLC to operate again. Reinstatement applies when the state dissolved your LLC administratively, and it requires paying back fees and taxes.
