Kept simple · Wisconsin
3 Best LLC Services in Wisconsin (2026), Kept Simple
The short version
- Filing fee
- $130, paid once
- Afterward
- $25 each year
- Registered agent
- Yes, it is required
- Our pick
- Mainstay Filing, WI Registered Agent.org then Wisconsin Registered Agent.co
Wisconsin: the order
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Mainstay Filing: best for handing off upkeep
$199 a year. $130 to the state
First place: Mainstay Filing, since $199 a year pays for formation, the registered agent and the annual report, and renews at $199.
Over three years this costs $200 more than WI Registered Agent.org. More filings are handled for you.
You do not file the annual report. Only the state's $25 is added.
Includes
- The formation filing
- Registered agent for a year
- Annual report prepared and filed
- EIN application
- State fees passed through
Good
- EIN application included
- $199 a year covers filing, agent and report
- Year two: $199
Against
- Pays $100 more each year than WI Registered Agent.org
2. WI Registered Agent.org: best for staying local
Form for $199. Renew at $99
WI Registered Agent.org takes second place because its $99 renewal makes three years $397.
The annual report is not included. You file it.
Includes
- Wisconsin formation filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- Starts at $199 over the state fee
- Agent renews at $99
- Year one of the agent comes with it
Against
- The annual report is a task you keep
- $99 to apply for your EIN
3. Wisconsin Registered Agent.co: best for single-state companies
Form for $199. Renew at $99
Wisconsin Registered Agent.co takes third place because its $99 renewal makes three years $397.
The annual report is not included. You file it.
It charges what WI Registered Agent.org charges.
Includes
- Wisconsin formation filing
- Agent for year one
Good
- Year one of the agent comes with it
- Agent renews at $99
- Starts at $199 over the state fee
Against
- The annual report is a task you keep
- $99 to apply for your EIN
Prices
| # | Name | Start | Renewal | Three years | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | the formation filing; registered agent for a year; annual report prepared and filed | View Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | WI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | wisconsin formation filing; agent for year one | View WI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Wisconsin Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | wisconsin formation filing; agent for year one | View Wisconsin Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
What does an LLC cost to form here?
The state charges $130. A service adds $199 in year one.
With the recurring report, state fees reach $180 in three years. from dfi.wi.gov, October 2026, kept short
Which form, and where?
The Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company (Form 502) goes to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Approval creates the LLC.
Statute: Wis. Stat. § 183.0201. from dfi.wi.gov, October 2026, kept short
Is a registered agent required?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Wisconsin resident, or a business entity formed in Wisconsin or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent needs an email address and has to consent.
from docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, October 2026, kept short
What comes after formation?
One filing repeats: the annual report, yearly, $25. The wording from the state is: end of the calendar quarter containing the LLC's anniversary date, so plan around it.
A late filing adds $25.
from dfi.wi.gov, August 2026, kept short
Can I file it myself?
Yes. Filing yourself costs the state's fees only: $180 over three years.
A service adds $397 to $597 over three years. With Mainstay Filing the reports are included.
What put the first pick first?
On work included (27%), Mainstay Filing leads.
Two checks carry most of the weight: three-year cost (38%) and work included (27%).
WI Registered Agent.org costs less. You would still file the annual report.
Wisconsin: forming an LLC
| Item | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $130 | from dfi.wi.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | from docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Annual report | $25 every year | from dfi.wi.gov, August 2026, kept short |
| Three-year state total | $180 | The rows above, added |
Questions
Is the EIN application included?
Mainstay Filing folds the EIN application into its price, while WI Registered Agent.org adds $99 and Wisconsin Registered Agent.co adds $99.
Is there a late fee?
Wisconsin adds $25.
What are the three-year totals?
Mainstay Filing is $597, while WI Registered Agent.org is $397, while Wisconsin Registered Agent.co is $397, with state fees on top.
Where do the figures come from?
Official Wisconsin sources for the state side. Published prices for the service side.
Does the law require one?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
Which LLC service should I use in Wisconsin?
Mainstay Filing ranks first. One yearly price, $199, includes formation, the registered agent and every annual report. After it, WI Registered Agent.org and Wisconsin Registered Agent.co.
References
- Entry for Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions: read at dfi.wi.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions: read at dfi.wi.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Wisconsin report due date: read at docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Wis: read at dfi.wi.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Wisconsin formation fee: Filing fee: read at dfi.wi.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Wisconsin registered agent statute: read at docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- The Mainstay Filing Wisconsin service page, on November 13, 2026
- The WI Registered Agent.org pricing page, on November 13, 2026
- The Wisconsin Registered Agent.co pricing page, on November 13, 2026