Open a Tennessee LLC from anywhere in the world
No state personal income tax on wages. A pro-business Southern US LLC, but with a higher per-member filing fee.
Tennessee LLC overview
A Tennessee LLC offers no state personal income tax on wages and a strong pro-business climate. Filing fees are calculated per member, with a $300 minimum, so Tennessee can be expensive for multi-member LLCs. The state also charges a franchise and excise tax. The process is open to non-residents and fully remote.
Tennessee LLC pricing
One flat package price. Everything below is included.
- Total package
- from $500 (all-in)
- State filing fee
- $300 (state)
What you get
- Company name availability search
- LLC registration in Tennessee with Articles of Organization
- EIN (IRS tax ID) with official confirmation letter
- Tennessee Registered Agent service for 1 year
- Business mailing address (Registered Agent's address) for 1 year
- Mail scanning service
- Initial Operating Agreement draft
- Free US business bank account opening assistance
- Stripe and PayPal setup guidance
- Lifetime support over WhatsApp and email
Timeline
All-inclusive Tennessee LLC bundle
One simple, all-in price. State filing fee, Registered Agent, business address, EIN and operating agreement all included.
Tennessee LLC formation with everything you need to launch: Registered Agent, business address, EIN with verification letter and operating agreement. State filing fee is already included.
- Tennessee LLC formation with all relevant documents
- Tennessee state filing fee included
- Registered Agent service (1 year)
- Business address provided by the Registered Agent
- EIN (IRS tax ID) with official verification letter
- Initial Operating Agreement
- Bank account opening assistance
- Lifetime support over WhatsApp and email
Why form your LLC in Tennessee?
Pass-through wage income is not taxed at the state level.
Strong base for music, healthcare and logistics in Nashville.
No citizenship or residency requirement.
Nashville hosts diverse industries.
Who is Tennessee best for?
- Music, media and entertainment businesses
- Healthcare and life sciences in Nashville
- Logistics and freight (FedEx hub in Memphis)
- Single-member LLCs (multi-member can get expensive)
Taxes and compliance
- Filing and annual report calculated per member, with a $300 minimum.
- Tennessee franchise and excise taxes apply to LLCs (with minimums).
- No state personal income tax on wages.
- Federal IRS filings still apply for foreign-owned LLCs.
Ongoing Tennessee LLC requirements
$300 minimum ($50 per member), due 1st day of 4th month after fiscal year end.
Annual filing required with state minimums.
You must maintain a Tennessee Registered Agent.
How it works
Pick the Tennessee LLC plan that fits your goals.
Quick 5-minute form. We do the paperwork.
Receive formation docs, EIN and operating agreement.
Tennessee LLC: frequently asked questions
Why is Tennessee fees per member?+
Both filing and annual report fees are calculated per member, with a $300 minimum. This makes Tennessee less attractive for large multi-member LLCs.
Does TN really have no income tax?+
No state income tax on wages or pass-through income. Interest and dividends tax (Hall tax) was repealed in 2021.
Can a non-US resident form a TN LLC?+
Yes.
Will Stripe and PayPal accept a TN LLC?+
Yes, with an EIN.
Can I open a US bank account?+
Yes.
Do I need to visit Tennessee?+
No.
How long does it take?+
3 to 7 business days, plus 5 to 15 days for the EIN.
Are member names public?+
Yes, members or managers appear in the annual report.
A few things to know
- State filing fees are billed separately and set by each state.
- Processing times depend on the state and the IRS and can vary.
- We cannot guarantee approval of any third-party bank or payment processor.
- We are not a law firm or accounting firm. Information is for general guidance only.
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