Fastest states to file an LLC (2026)
14 states describe a route that is quick without a rush fee, almost always online. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, uses it where it exists.
| State | Filing fee | Fast route | Paid faster lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $250 | Online filing, posts immediately | — |
| Arkansas | $45 | In person, often while you wait | — |
| Connecticut | $120 | Online, automatically accepted | Online expedite (+$50) |
| Kansas | $85 | Online, within minutes | — |
| Kentucky | $40 | FastTrack online, usually same day | — |
| Minnesota | $155 | In person at the counter, while you wait (appointment) | — |
| Mississippi | $50 | Online, some filed immediately | — |
| Missouri | $50 | Online, many immediate | — |
| Nevada | $425 | Online, same day | 1 hour (+$1,000) |
| South Dakota | $150 | Online, immediately | Expedited paper (+$50) |
| Utah | $59 | Online, most processed immediately | Expedited processing (+$75) |
| Vermont | $155 | Online, less than one business day | — |
| Wisconsin | $130 | Online, accepted on receipt in most cases | 4 hours (in person) (+$250) |
| Wyoming | $100 | Online, active immediately | Same business day (paper only) (+$1,400) |