Business formation

Form your business in Mississippi

Start your LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Nonprofit in Mississippi with a guided, step-by-step workflow tailored to your entity type - and know the state filing fee before you begin.

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Forming an LLC in Mississippi costs $50 in state filing fees, which is among the cheapest in the country: 3 of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. A corporation files for $50 and a nonprofit for $50. Below: the fee table, what else you pay in year one, and the questions founders ask before filing here.

Mississippi state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Mississippi Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$50
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$50
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$50

Estimated state filing fees, separate from EazeAccounts service fees. Some states set a minimum that can rise with authorized shares, and expedited or online filing may differ. Fees last verified May 2026; confirm the current amount with the Mississippi Secretary of State before filing.

What an LLC costs every year in Mississippi

Annual Report

Between January 1 and April 15 each year Annual reports must be filed online. An LLC that does not file can be administratively dissolved, and reinstatement costs $50.

State tax on the LLC

An LLC taxed as a partnership files a pass-through entity return, due the 15th day of the third month after year end, and pays no franchise tax. An LLC taxed as a corporation files as a corporation and pays franchise tax, which is being phased out: $0.50 per $1,000 of capital above $100,000 for tax years beginning in 2026 and $0.25 in 2027, with a $25 minimum, and repealed from January 1, 2028.

How long Mississippi takes

Online filings that need staff review are returned within 24 hours, and some are accepted within minutes. Paper filings take significantly longer. No paid expedite is listed.

What is different about Mississippi

• A Mississippi LLC files its annual report for free, but a foreign LLC registered in Mississippi pays $250.
• Annual reports can only be filed online, and you need the LLC's Business ID number to file.
• Reinstatement costs $50, and certain LLCs must attach a tax clearance letter from the Department of Revenue.

Guide reviewed October 2026 against the Mississippi Secretary of State and the tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Mississippi street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.
EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.
Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Mississippi. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.
Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Mississippi

How much does an LLC cost per year in Mississippi?: There is no state annual fee for a Mississippi LLC. The annual report is free and is due by April 15.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Mississippi?: The Certificate of Formation costs $50.
Does a Mississippi LLC pay franchise tax?: Not if it is taxed as a partnership or disregarded entity. An LLC taxed as a corporation pays franchise tax, which drops to $0.25 per $1,000 of capital above $100,000 in 2027 and is repealed from January 1, 2028.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Mississippi?: The Mississippi state filing fee for an LLC is $50, paid once when you file the formation document. That is among the cheapest in the country: 3 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.
Do I need a registered agent in Mississippi?: Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Mississippi who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.
What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?: The state fee goes to the Mississippi Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.
Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?: Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.

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Mississippi state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Mississippi Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$50
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$50
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$50

What an LLC costs every year in Mississippi

Annual Report

Between January 1 and April 15 each year Annual reports must be filed online. An LLC that does not file can be administratively dissolved, and reinstatement costs $50.

State tax on the LLC

How long Mississippi takes

Online filings that need staff review are returned within 24 hours, and some are accepted within minutes. Paper filings take significantly longer. No paid expedite is listed.

What is different about Mississippi

• A Mississippi LLC files its annual report for free, but a foreign LLC registered in Mississippi pays $250.

• Annual reports can only be filed online, and you need the LLC's Business ID number to file.

• Reinstatement costs $50, and certain LLCs must attach a tax clearance letter from the Department of Revenue.

Guide reviewed October 2026 against the Mississippi Secretary of State and the tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Mississippi street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.

EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.

Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Mississippi. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.

Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Mississippi

How much does an LLC cost per year in Mississippi?

There is no state annual fee for a Mississippi LLC. The annual report is free and is due by April 15.

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Mississippi?

The Certificate of Formation costs $50.

Does a Mississippi LLC pay franchise tax?

Not if it is taxed as a partnership or disregarded entity. An LLC taxed as a corporation pays franchise tax, which drops to $0.25 per $1,000 of capital above $100,000 in 2027 and is repealed from January 1, 2028.

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Mississippi?

The Mississippi state filing fee for an LLC is $50, paid once when you file the formation document. That is among the cheapest in the country: 3 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.

Do I need a registered agent in Mississippi?

Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Mississippi who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.

What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?

The state fee goes to the Mississippi Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.

Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?

Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.