Form Your Indiana LLC
Start your business at the Crossroads of America with low filing fees, competitive tax rates, and excellent transportation infrastructure
Filed in Indiana
The Hoosier State · IN
- State filing fee$95
- Processing time1-2 business days (online INBiz); 2-3 weeks by mail
- Our formation feeFree (you pay $100 if you choose a paid plan)
- Annual report$32 (biennial) — due Every two years during anniversary month
- State tax rate4.9% flat corporate income tax
Form your Indiana LLC — pay only the state filing fee, nothing more.
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Everything to launch your Indiana LLC
Free formation means you pay only the $95 state filing fee. All core services are included at no extra charge.
Articles of Organization filing
We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Indiana Secretary of State.
Registered agent
Required in Indiana — we act as your agent for the first year.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal Tax ID — required to open a US business bank account and file taxes.
Operating agreement
Professionally drafted operating agreement — defines ownership, voting, and profit splits.
Benefits of forming an LLC in Indiana
Indiana is known as the 'Crossroads of America' with an exceptional highway and rail network. The state offers a low cost of doing business, competitive tax rates, and a workforce skilled in manufacturing, logistics, and technology.
Low filing fee of $95
Biennial reports instead of annual (less paperwork)
No franchise tax for LLCs
Low flat 4.9% corporate income tax rate
Central location at the crossroads of America's highway system
Low cost of living and doing business
Key features of a Indiana LLC
- Low filing fee and biennial report of $32
- No franchise tax
- Low 4.9% flat corporate income tax
- INBiz online portal for convenient filing
Major industries in Indiana
Form your Indiana LLC in 6 steps
We handle every step while you stay in the loop. Processing takes 1-2 business days (online INBiz); 2-3 weeks by mail.
- 01
Choose Your LLC Name
Your name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC,' or 'L.L.C.' Check availability through the Indiana Secretary of State's INBiz online portal.
- 02
Appoint a Registered Agent
Indiana requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal documents on behalf of your LLC.
- 03
File Articles of Organization
Submit your Articles of Organization through INBiz, Indiana's online business portal. The filing fee is $95.
- 04
Create an Operating Agreement
While not legally required, an Operating Agreement is strongly recommended to define member rights, profit distribution, and management structure.
- 05
Obtain an EIN
Apply for a free EIN from the IRS for tax filing, banking, and hiring purposes.
- 06
File Biennial Report
Indiana LLCs must file a Business Entity Report every two years during the anniversary month of formation. The fee is $32.
Indiana LLC costs at a glance
Kicker formation is free — you pay only the required state fees. No hidden charges.
Indiana LLC requirements checklist
Everything you need to form and maintain a Indiana LLC in 2026.
- File Articles of Organization through INBiz portal
- Appoint a registered agent with a physical Indiana address
- Create an Operating Agreement (recommended)
- Obtain an EIN from the IRS
- File biennial Business Entity Report ($32 every two years)
- Obtain necessary state and local business licenses
Filing information
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Filing agency
- Indiana Secretary of State
- Registered agent
- Required
- Operating agreement
- Recommended
- EIN
- Required
- Name reservation fee
- $20 (120 days)
Free formation — pay only the state fee
Kicker formation is free. You pay the $95 Indiana state filing fee and nothing more for the Starter plan. Optional plans add registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, and compliance.
Starter
- Articles of Organization filing
- Name availability check
- Digital document delivery
- Formation status tracking
Booster
- Everything in Starter
- Registered agent (required in Indiana)
- EIN / Federal Tax ID
- Expedited processing (1–2 days)
- Operating agreement
- Priority support
- Kicker Voice — 3-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 15 days
Founder
- Everything in Booster
- Business mailing address
- Bookkeeping — 3 months free
- Dedicated account manager
- Rush processing
- Kicker Voice — 6-day free trial
- Kicker Pay — free for 30 days
Kicker
- Everything in Founder
- ITIN filing & preparation
- Same-day priority processing
- 2nd year annual filing $0
- Kicker Voice 12-day + Kicker Pay 60 days free
Compare all plans on our pricing page.
Indiana LLC questions, answered
Common questions about forming an LLC in Indiana. Can't find an answer? Talk to our team.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Indiana?
The state filing fee is $95. The biennial report fee is $32 (every two years). Our service fee starts at $100 plus the state fee.
How often do Indiana LLCs file reports?
Indiana LLCs file biennial (every two years) Business Entity Reports during the anniversary month of formation. The fee is $32, making it very affordable for ongoing compliance.
Does Indiana have a franchise tax?
No, Indiana does not impose a franchise tax on LLCs. The state has a competitive flat 4.9% corporate income tax rate.
Can I file my Indiana LLC online?
Yes, Indiana offers the INBiz online portal for filing Articles of Organization, business entity reports, and other business filings. It is the primary and most convenient filing method.
What is Indiana's corporate tax rate?
Indiana has a flat 4.9% corporate income tax rate, one of the lowest in the Midwest. Single-member LLCs are typically treated as pass-through entities.
Is Indiana good for manufacturing businesses?
Yes. Indiana is one of the top manufacturing states in the US, with a skilled workforce, competitive costs, and excellent transportation infrastructure at the crossroads of major interstate highways.
Indiana government filing resources
Filing fees for common LLC services
Official Indiana state charges for the filings you may need after formation — our service fee is separate, and we confirm the current amount before filing.
A name may be reserved for 120 days (confirmed via the state Business Owner's Guide).
Certified copies of all business documents are available online free of charge through INBiz/the public business search (search the business, select the record, click…
$2.00 per authentication/apostille.
$25 nonrefundable registration fee per business location (one-time), confirmed on Indiana DOR pages.
Learn moreFlat $30.00 reinstatement fee, PLUS all delinquent Business Entity Report fees ($50 per report owed for an LLC).
Learn moreEverything you need to run your Indiana LLC
Formation is the first step — stay compliant and operational with these services.
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Formation is free — you pay only the $95 Indiana state filing fee. Personal-asset protection, pass-through taxation, and a complete document package, filed in 1-2 business days (online INBiz); 2-3 weeks by mail.
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