LLC formation cost calculators + Michigan
3 Best LLC Services in Michigan (2026): Cost Calculator
Result order: Sorted by a five-term formula where cost is 41% and coverage 27%
Main figures
The Michigan calculations
1. MI Registered Agent.org: best for companies that stay in one state
Leads the resultsMI Registered Agent.org comes first because formation inputs at $199 with the first agent year included, and each later year at $99.
A lower three-year result than Mainstay Filing puts it first, since cost weighs most.
Its input does not include the annual statement.
Inputs covered
- Articles of organization, filed
- Agent service for the first year
Adds up well
- No agent charge in year one
- $199 plus the state fee
- $99 a year after that
Adds up badly
- The annual statement lands on your desk
- EIN application not included ($99)
2. Mainstay Filing: best for a yearly figure that stays fixed
Full packageResult 2: Mainstay Filing. One $199 input includes formation, resident agent service and every annual statement.
MI Registered Agent.org calculates $200 lower over three years, enough to rank higher.
No annual statement for you to file; the only extra is the state's $25.
Inputs covered
- Formation delivered to the state office
- Resident agent for the full year
- Annual statement, filed when due
- EIN application prepared
- No markup on government fees
Adds up well
- Holds at $199
- No extra fee for the EIN application
- No increase at renewal ($199)
Adds up badly
- Yearly premium over MI Registered Agent.org: $100
3. Michigan Registered Agent.co: best for owners who prepare their own reports
In-state providerMichigan Registered Agent.co places third. Formation inputs at $199 with the first agent year included, and each later year at $99.
Its input does not include the annual statement.
No difference in price from MI Registered Agent.org.
Inputs covered
- Articles of organization, filed
- Agent service for the first year
Adds up well
- $99 a year after that
- $199 plus the state fee
- No agent charge in year one
Adds up badly
- The annual statement lands on your desk
- EIN application not included ($99)
Year-by-year totals
| Rank | Service | Result, year 1 | Result, year 2 | Result, year 3 | Result, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Open MI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Michigan Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Open Michigan Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Cost calculator
State fees with sources
| Input | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $50 | legislature.mi.gov {input read September 2026, shown in full} |
| Annual statement | $25 every year | michigan.gov {input read August 2026, shown in full} |
| Cost of missing the deadline | $10 | michigan.gov {input read August 2026, shown in full} |
| What the state collects by year 3 | $100 | Sum of the inputs above |
Notes on the order
For Michigan, the deciding term was calculated three-year cost (41% of the formula), where MI Registered Agent.org came out ahead.
MI Registered Agent.org adds up to $397 by year three, $200 below Mainstay Filing.
If the EIN application is needed, the results cross in year 2, as Mainstay Filing moves past MI Registered Agent.org.
How Michigan describes its LLC filing fee and filing requirements
Inputs to form the LLC: the Articles of Organization (Form CSCL/CD-700); $50; destination the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Official text: legislature.mi.gov {input read September 2026, shown in full}
The no-service result
Take the services out and the sum is state fees alone: $100 for three years. Every service stacks its own $397 to $597 on that base, covering the paperwork and the agent.
Quick answers
What do LLC formation services cost in Michigan?
Year one calculates to $199 before the $50 filing fee.
What do these services calculate to over three years?
$397 to $597 in service fees, with state fees on top.
How much does Michigan charge to file an LLC?
The filing fee is $50, entered on the Articles of Organization (Form CSCL/CD-700).
What does Michigan charge each year after formation?
Annual statement input: $25 a year, and the statute puts the deadline at February 15.
Is the EIN application part of the price?
MI Registered Agent.org -> $99 more; Mainstay Filing -> included; Michigan Registered Agent.co -> $99 more.
When does one service pass another in total cost?
The results do not cross in the first ten years.
Which LLC formation service calculates best in Michigan?
Ranked results: MI Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing and Michigan Registered Agent.co.
Input sources
- Check Michigan Department of Licensing and against michigan.gov; entered August 2026.
- Check Michigan Department of Licensing and against michigan.gov; entered August 2026.
- Check Michigan report due date against michigan.gov; entered August 2026.
- Check MCL 450.4202 against legislature.mi.gov; entered August 2026.
- Check Michigan formation fee: Filing fee against michigan.gov; entered September 2026.
- Check Michigan formation fee: Filing fee against legislature.mi.gov; entered September 2026.
- Check Michigan registered agent statute against legislature.mi.gov; entered October 2026.
- November 13, 2026 entry: MI Registered Agent.org pricing page
- November 13, 2026 entry: Mainstay Filing Michigan service page
- November 13, 2026 entry: Michigan Registered Agent.co pricing page