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3 Best Foreign Registration Services in Tennessee (2026): Simply Ranked

Tennessee Registered Agent.co ($199), Mainstay Filing ($199) and TN Registered Agent.org ($199): our 2026 order for foreign registration services in Tennessee. The state charges $300 to register. Services cost $397 to $497 over three years.
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At a glance

State fee to register
$300
Home certificate?
Yes (60 days old, at most)
Next
$300, annual report
Ranked first
Tennessee Registered Agent.co, Mainstay Filing then TN Registered Agent.org

Ranked in Tennessee

Prices come from each company's own page. Method.
1 Ranked first

1. Tennessee Registered Agent.co: best for adding only this state

Register for $199. Agent renewal $99

Tennessee Registered Agent.co comes first because $199 files the registration, and the agent renews at $99.

Cost decides it. Three years here come to less than at Mainstay Filing.

Includes

  • Tennessee registration filing
  • Agent for year one

Good

  • No agent charge in year one
  • $199 plus the state fee
  • Agent renews at $99

Against

  • The home state needs its own agent
2 Works anywhere

2. Mainstay Filing: best for adding more states

Register for $199. Agent renewal $149

Mainstay Filing takes second place because the registration price does not vary by state ($199), and the registered agent is waived for twelve months.

It ranks lower because three years cost $100 more than Tennessee Registered Agent.co, and cost has the largest weight.

The registered agent is free in year one. After that it is $149 a year, in any state.

Includes

  • The registration filing
  • Registered agent, no charge the first year
  • One fee for all fifty states

Good

  • The price does not change by state
  • No registered agent fee in year one
  • $199 plus Tennessee's fee

Against

  • $50 more a year for the agent
3 For Tennessee

3. TN Registered Agent.org: best for another local option

Register for $199. Agent renewal $99

TN Registered Agent.org ranks third. $199 files the registration, and the agent renews at $99.

It charges what Tennessee Registered Agent.co charges.

Includes

  • Tennessee registration filing
  • Agent for year one

Good

  • Agent renews at $99
  • No agent charge in year one
  • $199 plus the state fee

Against

  • The home state needs its own agent

Prices

#NameYear oneAfter year oneThree yearsCovers
1 Tennessee Registered Agent.co $199$99/yr$397tennessee registration filing; agent for year one View Tennessee Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2 Mainstay Filing $199$149/yr$497the registration filing; registered agent, no charge the first year; one fee for all fifty states View Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3 TN Registered Agent.org $199$99/yr$397tennessee registration filing; agent for year one View TN Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Service fees only, read November 13, 2026. State fees are identical for every pick.

The facts

When must an out-of-state LLC register?

An LLC formed elsewhere registers with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business and Charitable Organizations, then begins business in Tennessee.

Without registration, an LLC may face Tennessee courts will not hear its claims (Tenn. Code Ann. 48-249-913(a)).

from publications.tnsosfiles.com, October 2026, kept short

How much to register?

The state charges $300. A service adds $199.

Over three years state fees reach $900, counting any recurring report. from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, October 2026, kept short

Which form, and where?

The Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Business and Charitable Organizations accepts the Application for Certificate of Authority, Foreign Limited Liability Company (SS-4233). Then the LLC is registered.

Attach certificate of existence or good standing no older than 60 days.

Is there a filing that repeats?

Expect the annual report ($300).

The state's timing: First day of the fourth month after fiscal year end (April 1 for a calendar year).

What put the first pick first?

Tennessee Registered Agent.co wins on three-year cost. That check carries 38%.

Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).

Mainstay Filing runs $100 higher over three years than Tennessee Registered Agent.co's $397.

Method

What Tennessee requires to register

RequirementRule or amountSource
Registration fee$300from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, October 2026, kept short
Good standing certificateYes, 60 daysfrom publications.tnsosfiles.com, October 2026, kept short
Annual report$300from publications.tnsosfiles.com, October 2026, kept short
Three-year state total$900The rows above, added
To check the total, add the filing fee, the next two reports and any minimum tax. Costs without a set amount are not counted.

Questions

Do I still need an agent at home?

Yes. Each state has its own rule. Mainstay Filing can serve both from one account.

What do the picks cost over three years?

Across three years: Tennessee Registered Agent.co at $397, Mainstay Filing at $497, TN Registered Agent.org at $397, services only.

Where do the figures come from?

Every state fee links to its official page. Every service price comes from the company's own site.

Must I use a service?

No. Owners may file directly. A service saves time and can act as agent.

Does a service file it for me?

All of them do. Only the service fee differs.

Which foreign registration service should I use in Tennessee?

Put Tennessee Registered Agent.co first, and Mainstay Filing and TN Registered Agent.org after.

References

  1. Charter Simple keeps Tennessee Secretary of State, Division on file from tnbear.tn.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
  2. Charter Simple keeps Tennessee Secretary of State, Division on file from sos.tn.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
  3. Charter Simple keeps Tennessee yearly filing: Annual report on file from sos.tn.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
  4. Charter Simple keeps Tennessee report due date on file from law.justia.com, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
  5. Charter Simple keeps Tennessee formation fee: Filing fee on file from sos.tn.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
  6. Charter Simple keeps Tennessee registered agent statute on file from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
  7. Charter Simple keeps Form SS-4233, Certificate of Authority on file from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
  8. Charter Simple keeps Form SS-4241, withdrawal or cancellation on file from sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
  9. Charter Simple keeps Tennessee Revised LLC Act, Public on file from publications.tnsosfiles.com, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
  10. Charter Simple keeps Tennessee Revised Limited Liability Company on file from capitol.tn.gov, confirmed November 2026, and nothing more
  11. Tennessee Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
  12. Mainstay Filing Tennessee service page, read November 13, 2026
  13. TN Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026