LLC Dissolution Cost & Fees by State 2026
A complete breakdown of LLC dissolution fees by state for 2026, including all 50 state filing fees, service fees, and hidden costs.
Quick Answer
LLC dissolution costs include your state filing fee, which runs from $0 (California, Georgia, Washington and others) up to $220 in Washington DC and $204 in Delaware, plus any service fees. DissolveMyLLC charges $99 for state-only dissolution or $599 for complete closure including IRS filings. Attorney fees for the same work range from $500 to $2,000.
One of the first questions people ask when closing their LLC is, "How much is this going to cost?" The answer depends on your state, how many states your LLC is registered in, and whether you handle the process yourself or hire help. This guide breaks down every cost you should expect in 2026.
LLC Dissolution Fees by State (All 50, 2026)
Every state sets its own fee to file the dissolution document, and the name of that document changes state to state (Articles of Dissolution, Certificate of Cancellation, Statement of Dissolution, Articles of Termination). Here is the current 2026 state filing fee for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, verified against each state's official filing office.
| State | Filing Fee | Dissolution Document |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $100 | Articles of Dissolution |
| Alaska | $25 | Articles of Dissolution |
| Arizona | $35 | Articles of Termination |
| Arkansas | $45 | Statement of Dissolution |
| California | $0 | Certificate of Cancellation |
| Colorado | $10 | Statement of Dissolution |
| Connecticut | $0 | Certificate of Dissolution |
| Delaware | $204 | Certificate of Cancellation |
| District of Columbia | $220 | Statement of Dissolution |
| Florida | $25 | Articles of Dissolution |
| Georgia | $0 | Certificate of Termination |
| Hawaii | $25 | Articles of Termination |
| Idaho | $0 | Statement of Dissolution |
| Illinois | $5 | Statement of Termination |
| Indiana | $20 | Articles of Dissolution |
| Iowa | $5 | Statement of Dissolution |
| Kansas | $30 | Certificate of Cancellation |
| Kentucky | $40 | Articles of Dissolution |
| Louisiana | $100 | Articles of Dissolution |
| Maine | $75 | Certificate of Cancellation |
| Maryland | $0 | Articles of Cancellation |
| Massachusetts | $100 | Certificate of Cancellation |
| Michigan | $10 | Certificate of Dissolution |
| Minnesota | $35 | Statement of Dissolution |
| Mississippi | $50 | Certificate of Dissolution |
| Missouri | $25 | Articles of Termination |
| Montana | $0 | Articles of Termination |
| Nebraska | $25 | Statement of Dissolution |
| Nevada | $100 | Articles of Dissolution |
| New Hampshire | $35 | Certificate of Cancellation |
| New Jersey | $95 | Certificate of Cancellation |
| New Mexico | $25 | Articles of Dissolution |
| New York | $60 | Articles of Dissolution |
| North Carolina | $30 | Articles of Dissolution |
| North Dakota | $20 | Articles of Termination |
| Ohio | $50 | Certificate of Dissolution |
| Oklahoma | $50 | Articles of Dissolution |
| Oregon | $100 | Articles of Amendment/Dissolution |
| Pennsylvania | $70 | Certificate of Dissolution |
| Rhode Island | $50 | Articles of Dissolution |
| South Carolina | $10 | Articles of Termination |
| South Dakota | $10 | Articles of Termination |
| Tennessee | $20 | Articles of Termination |
| Texas | $40 | Certificate of Termination |
| Utah | $0 | Statement of Dissolution |
| Vermont | $20 | Articles of Termination |
| Virginia | $25 | Articles of Cancellation |
| Washington | $0 | Certificate of Dissolution |
| West Virginia | $25 | Articles of Termination |
| Wisconsin | $20 | Statement of Dissolution or Termination |
| Wyoming | $60 | Articles of Dissolution |
A few things stand out. Seven places charge nothing at all to dissolve an LLC: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Montana, Utah, and Washington. Illinois and Iowa are the cheapest paid states at $5. At the other end, states with a mandatory tax clearance step cost more in time than in dollars: see how to dissolve an LLC in NJ, where the $95 filing is the easy part and the clearance is the bottleneck. The most expensive are the District of Columbia at $220 and Delaware at $204. For the eight states that charge more to file on paper, the table shows the lower online figure. The filing fee is almost never the real cost of closing an LLC. The bigger money lives upstream: unpaid franchise taxes, the final tax return, a state tax clearance where one is required, and every extra year of fees you keep paying if you leave the LLC open instead of closing it.
Hidden Costs to Watch For
The state filing fee is just one piece of the puzzle. Here are the costs that catch people off guard:
Outstanding Annual Report Fees
If you have missed annual report filings, you will need to bring them current before (or as part of) the dissolution. Late fees and penalties vary by state but can add hundreds of dollars. For example, Florida charges a $400 late fee for missing the annual report deadline. If you are behind by multiple years, those fees stack up.
Back Taxes and Franchise Taxes
States like California charge an $800 minimum franchise tax for every year your LLC existed. If you have been putting off dissolution for two years, that is $1,600 in franchise tax alone, not counting penalties and interest. Texas, Delaware, and several other states also have annual taxes or fees that must be current before dissolution is approved.
Tax Clearance Costs
Some states require a tax clearance certificate before accepting your dissolution filing. While the certificate itself is usually free, getting to the point where the state will issue one (paying all outstanding taxes and penalties) can be expensive if you have fallen behind.
Publication Costs
A few states, most notably New York, may require you to publish notice of the dissolution in newspapers. New York's publication requirements for formation can cost $1,000 or more. While dissolution publication requirements are less common, check your state's rules.
Registered Agent Fees
If you use a registered agent service, you are typically paying $100 to $300 per year. Until your dissolution is fully processed, you still need an active registered agent. Factor in the remaining time on your current subscription.
Cost of Professional Help
Dissolution Services
Professional dissolution services (like ours) typically charge between $99 and $599, plus state filing fees. This covers the preparation and filing of dissolution documents, research into your state's specific requirements, and tracking the filing through to completion.
You can see our exact pricing on our pricing page. We keep things transparent, so there are no surprise fees.
Lawyers
If your situation requires legal counsel (outstanding debts, member disputes, complex assets), expect to pay $500 to $3,000 or more for attorney assistance with dissolution. Business attorneys in major metro areas typically charge $250 to $500 per hour. Even a simple dissolution might require two to five hours of their time.
CPAs and Tax Professionals
Filing final tax returns through a CPA typically costs $300 to $800, depending on the complexity of your LLC's tax situation. If you have been filing your own taxes, you may be able to handle the final returns yourself, but a CPA is recommended if your LLC had multiple members, elected corporate tax treatment, or had significant income.
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Get StartedTotal Cost Estimates
Here are realistic total cost ranges for different scenarios:
- Simple, single-state LLC (DIY): $0 to $250 (state fee plus your time)
- Simple LLC with dissolution service: $99 to $600 (service fee plus state fee)
- Multi-state LLC: $400 to $1,500 (multiple state fees plus service or attorney fees)
- LLC with back taxes or penalties: $1,000 to $5,000+ (depends on how much you owe)
- Complex LLC with attorney: $1,000 to $5,000+ (attorney fees plus state fees plus tax professional)
How to Minimize Costs
The biggest cost-saving move is to dissolve promptly. Every year you delay adds another cycle of annual fees, franchise taxes, and registered agent costs. If you have decided your LLC is no longer needed, act quickly.
Other ways to keep costs down:
- File all outstanding annual reports before they generate additional penalties
- Pay any outstanding state taxes to avoid interest accumulation
- Use a dissolution service instead of a lawyer for straightforward dissolutions
- Handle your own final tax returns if your situation is simple
Ready to see what dissolution will cost for your LLC? Start with our dissolution page and we will give you a clear picture based on your state and situation.
Gabriel Gil
Business Dissolution Specialist at Prodezk. Helping 15,000+ clients across 193 countries for over 24 years.
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