How to Form an LLC in Indiana
Indiana's confirmation page states 48 to 72 hours, but in practice we have seen filings approved the same day. 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 | Articles of Organization |
| You receive | Certificate of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in Indiana costs $199 in total. That is one price covering both the Indiana 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.
Indiana is fast, but it has an unusual quirk in how it tells you the filing is done.
How long it takes
Indiana's confirmation page states 48 to 72 hours, but in practice we have seen filings approved the same day. Expedited buys faster preparation and filing on our side.
Where Indiana filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in Indiana, in plain English.
- Indiana never sends an approval email
- The only emails you get are a payment receipt and a login verification. The approved certificate appears in the state dashboard and nowhere else, which is why people think their Indiana filing is stuck when it has already been approved. We pull the document and deliver it to you.
- The signature carries real legal weight
- Indiana's signature step includes a perjury attestation, a Class A misdemeanour warning, and a representation that your registered agent has consented. Worth reading rather than clicking through.
- We leave electronic service of process switched off
- Indiana offers an optional email address for accepting legal service. We leave it blank so you are not opted into receiving lawsuits at a forwarding address.
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 Articles 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 Indiana issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your Indiana LLC — $199One price. The Indiana state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Indiana?
- $199 total for standard filing, with the Indiana 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 Indiana?
- Indiana's confirmation page states 48 to 72 hours, but in practice we have seen filings approved the same day.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the Indiana 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 Indiana?
- Yes. Every Indiana 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.