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Forming an Idaho LLC comes down to one document, the Certificate of Organization, filed with the Idaho Secretary of State for an official fee of $100 online. After approval, the ongoing obligations are light: keep a registered agent on record and file a free annual report each year. What follows covers the fee, the form, the filing steps, and where our service fits.

File Your Idaho LLC — $199

$199 flat: we prepare the Certificate of Organization, submit it to the Idaho Secretary of State, and confirm approval with you.

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The Idaho LLC, Briefly Explained

An LLC is the business structure that gives small business owners limited personal liability and pass-through taxation without the formality of a full corporation. In Idaho, you'll find LLCs across independent professionals, rental property holders, side-business operators, and small consultancies — the entity is light on paperwork and easy to maintain.

The Idaho LLC Filing Fee: $100 Online, $120 by Paper

The official Idaho filing fee for a Certificate of Organization is $100 when submitted online through the SOSBiz portal. Filing on paper adds a $20 manual-processing surcharge, bringing the total to $120, and the state requires the paper form to be typed. You may see other figures on third-party sites; the official form itself lists the $100 base fee plus the $20 manual-processing charge, and nothing else.

Idaho offers faster handling for a premium: expedited processing adds $40, and same-day processing adds $100.

Line item	Amount
Our formation service	$199 one-time
Idaho Secretary of State filing fee	$100 online ($120 paper)
Registered agent (required for every Idaho LLC)	$99/year
Idaho annual report	$0/year (free, still mandatory)

The Certificate of Organization

Idaho's formation document is the Certificate of Organization Limited Liability Company, not the "Articles of Organization" many states use. Idaho Code § 30-25-201 authorizes it: "One (1) or more persons may act as organizers to form a limited liability company by delivering to the secretary of state for filing a certificate of organization."

Idaho does not number its Secretary of State forms, so there is no form number to cite. The official form PDF exists for the typed paper route, though nearly everyone files through SOSBiz instead.

Steps to Form an Idaho LLC

Pick a compliant name. The name must carry an LLC designator and be distinguishable from every entity already on record. Vet it through the Secretary of State's business search before filing, and steer clear of terms suggesting a bank, insurer, or government body unless you hold the proper license.
Appoint a registered agent. Every Idaho LLC must continuously maintain one: a physical Idaho street address, business-hours availability, and a listing on the public record. Our team fills the role for $99 per year, which keeps your own address off that public entry.
File the Certificate of Organization. Submit it to the Idaho Secretary of State through SOSBiz with the $100 fee, or as a typed paper filing for $120. The form asks for the essentials: entity name, principal office, registered agent designation, and organizer signature. Need it faster? Expedited handling adds $40 and same-day adds $100.
Adopt an operating agreement. Idaho neither files nor reviews it, but banks, members, and courts will ask for it. It sets ownership, distributions, management authority, and exit terms; without one, the default rules of Idaho's LLC act fill the gaps, sometimes in surprising ways.
Get an EIN. The IRS issues Employer Identification Numbers free at IRS.gov, and the online application takes about ten minutes. Skip any service that charges for this.
File the free annual report every year. It is due by the end of your anniversary month, filed online through SOSBiz for $0, and skipping it leads to administrative dissolution. Our annual report guide covers the details.

Why the Registered Agent Rule Matters

The Idaho agent requirement is unconditional: every LLC, every day, agent on record. The agent must:

Maintain a physical Idaho street address (a PO box alone is not enough)
Be present through the standard business day to accept service of process
Relay legal and state correspondence fast enough for the LLC to respond before deadlines

List yourself, and your address goes on the searchable state record for anyone to find. We take the public-record slot for $99/year so you don't have to.

Idaho LLC FAQ

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Idaho?

The Idaho Secretary of State charges $100 for an online Certificate of Organization and $120 for the typed paper version; the extra $20 is a manual-processing surcharge. After formation, the annual report is $0 every year.

How long does it take to form an LLC in Idaho?

Online SOSBiz filings move fastest at the standard tier. If you need the LLC sooner, Idaho offers expedited processing for an added $40 and same-day processing for an added $100.

Does Idaho require an annual report?

Yes, every year, and it is free: $0 filed online through SOSBiz, due by the end of your anniversary month. It remains mandatory, and unfiled reports end in administrative dissolution.

Do I need a registered agent for my Idaho LLC?

Yes, the agent obligation applies to every Idaho LLC: an agent with a physical Idaho address on file, from formation for as long as the LLC exists.

Can I form an LLC in Idaho if I live in another state?

Yes. Non-residents form Idaho LLCs without any extra steps. The one state-specific requirement is the Idaho agent, and we cover that at $99 per year.

Launch Your Idaho LLC

Idaho allows direct filing with the Secretary of State through SOSBiz, with a $100 official filing fee online. The registered agent requirement applies either way.

Our agent service can be listed on your formation paperwork from day one. At $99 annually, it covers an Idaho agent address, same-day scans of official mail, and proactive deadline reminders.