LLC dissolution fees by state: the full 2026 table
Filing fees to dissolve an LLC range from $0 in 7 states to $220 in Delaware. The average base filing fee across all 50 states and DC is $43 (median $25). Every figure below links to the official state source.
Last verified: July 2026 against state agency sources · Fees change: confirm the current amount on the linked official page before filing. Free to cite with attribution (link to this page). See how we research.
The numbers at a glance
- 7 states file for $0: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Montana, Utah, Washington.
- Cheapest paid filing: $5. Most expensive: $220 (Delaware).
- Average: $43 · Median: $25 across 51 jurisdictions.
- Watch for add-ons: county recording (Alabama), 3-week newspaper publication (Nebraska), and states that reject filings until back taxes are paid (Delaware, California's $800 franchise tax, Texas tax clearance).
All 50 states + DC
* Additional required costs apply (county recording, publication, or similar) - details on the state page. Where a state lists separate online/mail prices, the table shows the cheapest standard option.
The fee is the small part
The filing fee is rarely what makes dissolution expensive. The real costs are the ones that keep running while you wait: annual report fees, franchise taxes (California charges $800 a year even for inactive LLCs), and registered-agent bills. If your LLC is done, dissolving sooner is almost always cheaper than waiting: run the numbers with the free cost-of-waiting calculator, then follow your state's exact steps from the state-by-state guide or the dissolution wizard.
LLC dissolution fees: common questions
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC?
The state filing fee ranges from $0 to $220 depending on the state. Across all 50 states and DC the average base filing fee is $43 and the median is $25. 7 states charge no filing fee at all. Some states add costs on top, such as county recording (Alabama) or newspaper publication (Nebraska).
Which states dissolve an LLC for free?
7 states charge $0 to file LLC dissolution paperwork: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Montana, Utah, Washington. You may still owe outstanding annual fees or taxes before the state accepts the filing.
What is the most expensive state to dissolve an LLC?
Delaware at $220. High-fee states also include New Jersey ($125), and Nevada and Massachusetts (around $100). Delaware additionally requires all past-due and current-year franchise tax to be paid before it accepts a Certificate of Cancellation.
These answers are general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Rules and fees change and vary by state: confirm current requirements with the relevant government agency and, for your situation, a licensed professional.