How Much Does an LLC Cost in Oklahoma? (2026)
An Oklahoma LLC costs $100 to form - the Articles of Organization filing fee paid to the Oklahoma Secretary of State. That is the only mandatory state fee to create the LLC. The main recurring cost is a $25 Annual Certificate due each year on the anniversary date. A federal EIN is free, and Oklahoma charges LLCs no franchise tax.
Quick Answer
- Formation fee
- $100 (2026), Articles of Organization
- Annual cost
- $25 Annual Certificate, due on the anniversary date
- EIN
- $0 - free from the IRS
- Franchise tax
- None on Oklahoma LLCs
- Sales tax permit
- $20 (per 3 years), only if selling taxable goods
- Agency
- Oklahoma Secretary of State; Oklahoma Tax Commission
The Total Cost of an Oklahoma LLC
The mandatory cost to create an Oklahoma LLC is a single state fee: $100 for the Articles of Organization, paid to the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Nothing else is legally required to bring the LLC into existence. The recurring state cost after that is the $25 Annual Certificate each year. Everything else - a name reservation, a registered agent service, an operating agreement, or a sales tax permit - is optional or depends on what your business does.
Because Oklahoma charges LLCs no franchise tax and no separate annual report beyond the Annual Certificate, the base cost of running a compliant Oklahoma LLC is low relative to many states. A single-member Oklahoma LLC that acts as its own registered agent and drafts its own operating agreement can be formed and maintained for the $100 formation fee plus $25 a year. For the step-by-step process, see how to form an LLC in Oklahoma; for the national picture, see how much an LLC costs.
Oklahoma LLC Fee Schedule (2026)
The table below lists the Oklahoma state fees most LLCs encounter, each verified against the Secretary of State fee schedule or the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Amounts are effective for 2026 and are set by the state.
| Item | Required? | Fee (2026) | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (form the LLC) | Yes | $100 | Secretary of State |
| Annual Certificate (each year) | Yes | $25 | Secretary of State |
| Name reservation | Optional | $10 | Secretary of State |
| Change / designation of registered agent | If changing | $25 | Secretary of State |
| Amended Articles of Organization | If amending | $100 | Secretary of State |
| Articles of Dissolution (close the LLC) | To close | $50 | Secretary of State |
| Same Day Service (in person, per document) | Optional | +$50 | Secretary of State |
| Sales tax permit | If selling taxable goods | $20 (per 3 years) | Tax Commission |
| Federal EIN | Usually | $0 (free) | IRS |
Additional in-person copy and certification fees may apply; confirm the current amounts on the Secretary of State fee schedule before you file.
The $100 Formation Fee
The Articles of Organization fee is $100, whether you form a standard Oklahoma LLC, a professional LLC, or an LLC with a registered series. This is the fee to bring the entity into existence with the Secretary of State, and it is the same online or by mail. The Oklahoma Articles of Organization form collects the LLC name, principal place of business, term, and registered agent. If you drop documents off in person, you can pay $50 per document for Same Day Service, or submit them at no additional fee for standard processing.
The $25 Annual Certificate
Oklahoma's recurring state cost for an LLC is the $25 Annual Certificate. Under 18 O.S. § 2055.2, every domestic Oklahoma LLC must file the Annual Certificate and pay the fee on the anniversary date of filing the Articles of Organization each year. The Secretary of State sends a reminder to the LLC's email of record. If the LLC does not file and pay within 60 days after the due date, it ceases to be in good standing. See the Oklahoma Annual Certificate page for the deadline and reinstatement details.
No Franchise Tax on Oklahoma LLCs
Oklahoma does not impose a franchise tax on LLCs. This is a meaningful cost advantage compared with states that levy an annual franchise tax or minimum tax on LLCs. An Oklahoma LLC's income is instead passed through to its members by default - a single-member LLC is a disregarded entity and a multi-member LLC is a partnership under 26 CFR § 301.7701-3 - and members report their share of income on their Oklahoma income tax returns. An LLC can elect S-corporation treatment for federal tax purposes; see S-corp vs LLC to weigh the trade-offs.
Optional and Situational Costs
Several Oklahoma costs apply only in specific situations:
- Name reservation - $10. If you want to lock in a name before filing, you can reserve it with the Secretary of State. This is optional; most filers skip it and simply file the Articles of Organization.
- Registered agent service - private fee. You may act as your own Oklahoma registered agent for free, or hire a commercial service that charges its own annual fee. The state does not require a paid service.
- Sales tax permit - $20. If you sell taxable goods or services, the Oklahoma Tax Commission charges a $20 sales tax permit fee under 68 O.S. § 1364, valid three years, plus $10 per additional location. See Oklahoma business licenses.
- Operating agreement - $0 to draft yourself. Oklahoma does not require you to file an operating agreement, and drafting one yourself costs nothing.
- Amendments - $100. Filing Amended Articles of Organization to change the LLC's name or other details costs $100.
Cost to Close an Oklahoma LLC
To close an Oklahoma LLC, you file Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State for a $50 fee after winding up the business and settling taxes and debts. If you stop operating but never dissolve, the Annual Certificate obligation keeps running and the entity stays on the record. See how to dissolve an LLC in Oklahoma for the full process.
How Oklahoma Compares
Oklahoma's $100 formation fee and $25 annual cost sit at the lower end of US state LLC costs, helped by the absence of a franchise tax on LLCs. By comparison, Texas charges $300 to form an LLC. Because state fees change, always confirm the current figure on the Oklahoma Secretary of State fee schedule before budgeting. For a broader comparison of what LLCs cost across states, see how much does an LLC cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Oklahoma?
It costs $100 to file the Articles of Organization with the Oklahoma Secretary of State - the only mandatory state fee to create the LLC. A federal EIN is free, and you can draft an operating agreement yourself at no cost.
What is the annual cost of an Oklahoma LLC?
The main recurring state cost is the $25 Annual Certificate, filed on the anniversary date of formation each year. Oklahoma does not charge LLCs a franchise tax.
Does Oklahoma charge an LLC franchise tax?
No. Oklahoma does not impose a franchise tax on LLCs. The recurring obligation is the $25 Annual Certificate, and LLC income is generally passed through to members' Oklahoma returns.
How much is an Oklahoma sales tax permit?
The Oklahoma sales tax permit fee is $20, valid for three years, plus $10 per additional location. You only need one if you sell taxable goods or services.
Is there a cost to change an Oklahoma registered agent?
Yes. Filing a change or designation of registered agent costs $25. Naming your initial agent in the Articles of Organization is included in the $100 formation fee.
Do I have to pay a registered agent service in Oklahoma?
No. You can act as your own registered agent for free. Commercial services charge a private annual fee, but the state does not require you to hire one.
Related
- How much does an LLC cost? (cluster hub)
- How to form an LLC in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Annual Certificate
- Oklahoma registered agent requirements
- Oklahoma business licenses
- How to dissolve an LLC in Oklahoma
- How to get an EIN
- S-corp vs LLC
- How to form an LLC in Texas (sibling)
Sources
- Oklahoma Secretary of State - Business Filing Fees ($100 Articles of Organization; $25 Annual Certificate; $10 name reservation; $50 Articles of Dissolution; $100 amendment; $25 change of agent).
- Oklahoma Secretary of State - Articles of Organization (PDF form).
- Oklahoma Secretary of State - Business Filing Department (Same Day Service $50 per document).
- Oklahoma Secretary of State - Business Forms (Annual Certificate; Articles of Dissolution).
- Oklahoma Statutes - 18 O.S. § 2055.2 ($25 Annual Certificate; anniversary due date; 60-day good-standing rule).
- Oklahoma Statutes - 68 O.S. § 1364 ($20 sales tax permit; $10 per additional location).
- Oklahoma Tax Commission - Sales & Use Tax (permit registration via OkTAP).
- Oklahoma Tax Commission - Individual Income Tax (pass-through reporting by members).
- IRS - Get an Employer Identification Number (free EIN).
- IRS - Limited Liability Company (LLC) (federal default classification).
- Legal Information Institute - 26 CFR § 301.7701-3 (entity classification election).
- Legal Information Institute - 26 U.S.C. § 1361 (S-corporation definition).
LegalGlass provides general information for educational purposes and is not a law firm or a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney or tax professional. Laws, fees, and thresholds change; verify current requirements with the Oklahoma Secretary of State and Oklahoma Tax Commission before acting.