How to Form an LLC in Idaho
Idaho quotes 7 to 10 days, but ours have come back in about 4. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $199 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $299 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Certificate of Organization |
| You receive | Certificate of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in Idaho costs $199 in total. That is one price covering both the Idaho Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
Idaho publishes its stamped certificates openly, so once your filing is approved we can retrieve and deliver your document immediately rather than waiting on the state to email it.
How long it takes
Idaho quotes 7 to 10 days, but ours have come back in about 4. We start checking on day 3 and deliver the stamped certificate as soon as it is issued. Idaho sells genuine priority tiers, and our expedited option buys the state's own fast lane rather than just faster handling on our side.
Where Idaho filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in Idaho, in plain English.
- The state's quoted timeline is pessimistic
- Idaho tells you 7 to 10 days on the standard tier. Every filing we have put through has come back faster than that. Plan on the state's number, but do not be surprised when it beats it.
- The registered agent has to have consented before you file
- Idaho makes you affirm, as a statement of fact, that your agent has already agreed to serve. That is true from the moment our agent service is active. If you are naming a friend or your own address, get the agreement first.
- Your governors cannot be the company itself
- Idaho requires at least one governor, and the LLC cannot list itself. For a single-member LLC that is just you. The registered office also has to be a street address, not a PO box.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Certificate of Organization for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as Idaho issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your Idaho LLC — $199One price. The Idaho state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Idaho?
- $199 total for standard filing, with the Idaho state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $299. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in Idaho?
- Idaho quotes 7 to 10 days, but ours have come back in about 4. We start checking on day 3 and deliver the stamped certificate as soon as it is issued.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the Idaho Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in Idaho?
- Yes. Every Idaho LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.