TN · Incorporation
Form an LLC or corporation in Tennessee.
Tennessee's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.
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 sales tax and payroll registration early.
Process
Step-by-step formation in Tennessee
- 1Name reservation (when required)
- 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
- 3Registered agent designation
- 4EIN application
- 5Operating agreement or bylaws
- 6First-year compliance calendar
- 7Annual report tracking handoff
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
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.