Tennessee LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Tennessee before you file, then see Tennessee's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Tennessee
Filing Fee
$300
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$300
Due by the first day of the fourth month after your fiscal year ends (April 1 for most LLCs)
Name Reservation
$20
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Tennessee?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Tennessee costs $300. After that, the annual report costs $300 a year and is due by the first day of the fourth month after your fiscal year ends (April 1 for most LLCs). Tennessee LLCs also owe at least $100 a year in franchise tax.

  • Articles of Organization

    Tennessee charges $50 per member, with a $300 minimum and a $3,000 maximum, so LLCs with up to six members pay $300. Source →

    $300

  • Annual Report

    Due by the first day of the fourth month after your fiscal year ends (April 1 for most LLCs). The fee is also $50 per member, with a $300 minimum. Source →

    $300

  • Franchise tax

    Filed with the Department of Revenue each year, together with the excise tax. Source →

    $100 minimum a year

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $20

  • Assumed nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $20

Checked against official Tennessee sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Tennessee

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Tennessee requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Contact the Tennessee Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Address Information

Mailing Address

Corporate Filings, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 6th Floor, Snodgrass Tower, Nashville, TN 37243-1102

Physical Address

Corporate Filings, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 6th Floor, Snodgrass Tower, Nashville, TN 37243-1102

Official Tennessee Resources

Tennessee LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Tennessee’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Tennessee law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable from the names already on file with the Secretary of State (T.C.A. § 48-249-106). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Tennessee law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable from the names already on file with the Secretary of State (T.C.A. § 48-249-106). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Tennessee name reservation costs $20 and holds the name for 120 days.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Tennessee costs $300. After that, the annual report costs $300 a year and is due by the first day of the fourth month after your fiscal year ends (April 1 for most LLCs). Tennessee LLCs also owe at least $100 a year in franchise tax.

Yes, Tennessee requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Tennessee requires an annual report ($300), due by the first day of the fourth month after your fiscal year ends (April 1 for most LLCs). Franchise tax: $100 minimum a year. Filed with the Department of Revenue each year, together with the excise tax. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Register an assumed name with the Secretary of State for $20. Tennessee recognizes registered assumed names rather than DBAs, and the registration lasts five years.

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