Resident agent required
Yes
Read October 2026 at legislature.mi.gov
Registered agent guide · Michigan
Michigan Registered Agent Rules and Fees (2026): the Official Numbers and the 3 Best Agents
Our 2026 ranking for hiring a registered agent in Michigan reads Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Michigan Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and MI Registered Agent.org ($99 a year). Michigan requires a resident agent for each LLC. Its yearly charges come to $25, number 19th of 50.
Michigan at a glance
19th
place among 50 states, one-year state cost
Ordered from the lowest total up (tied). The whole 50-state list
Annual statement
$25 / yr
Due date, in the state's own words: February 15. Read August 2026 at michigan.gov
State charges over 1 year
$25
What the state collects each year after formation
Ranked services for Michigan
Criteria in order of weight: three-year fees, coverage, renewal terms, fit with Michigan, clear state fee (method).
1. Mainstay Filing: best for companies in several states
Year 1 is $149, year 2 is $149
We put Mainstay Filing at number one since a flat $149 yearly price from a provider that serves the whole country.
Three years of provider fees run $150 higher than Michigan Registered Agent.co. Coverage carries 28% of the score and the added filings it handles outweigh that difference.
What the price takes in
- A street address for the registered office
- Scans papers served on the company the same business day, at no charge
- Scans the first three government letters each year, no charge
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs as well
In its favor
- Works in every state
- $149 per year, the same at renewal
Against it
- $50 per year more than Michigan Registered Agent.co
- Report filing belongs to the formation package
2. Michigan Registered Agent.co: best for a low flat agent price
Year 1 is $99, year 2 is $99
In second place sits Michigan Registered Agent.co: $99 a year, with no step up at renewal, aimed at a company that works in one state.
What the price takes in
- A street address for the registered office
- Legal papers are scanned and uploaded for you
In its favor
- Under Mainstay Filing on the yearly price
- A flat $99 yearly
Against it
- Only Michigan; any other state needs its own agent
- The annual statement is not filed for you
3. MI Registered Agent.org: best for Michigan companies that stay at home
Year 1 is $99, year 2 is $99
In third place sits MI Registered Agent.org: $99 a year, with no step up at renewal, aimed at a company that works in one state.
The prices are the same as Michigan Registered Agent.co's.
What the price takes in
- A street address for the registered office
- Legal papers are scanned and uploaded for you
In its favor
- A flat $99 yearly
- Under Mainstay Filing on the yearly price
Against it
- Only Michigan; any other state needs its own agent
- The annual statement is not filed for you
Compare the 3 picks
| No. | Provider | Price per year | Renewal price | Provider fees over 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Michigan Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit Michigan Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | MI Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit MI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
These were the posted prices on November 13, 2026. State fees do not move.
Agent and state fees, year by year
Agent prices plus the state's recurring charges (the annual statement from year 2). Formation fees are not counted.
Michigan and the states around it in the ranking
| Place | State | Yearly state fees |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Montana | $20 |
| 19th | Colorado | $25 |
| 19th | Michigan | $25 |
| 19th | Oklahoma | $25 |
| 19th | West Virginia | $25 |
The full table is at Registered agent rules by state, lowest bills first.
What Michigan law says about the resident agent
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a registered office in Michigan, which does not have to be the place of business. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Who can act as agent: A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office. Under MCL 450.4207.
State fees that repeat
What repeats: the annual statement, at $25 every year, February 15. The penalty is $10.
Why Mainstay Filing is first
In Michigan, Mainstay Filing beat Michigan Registered Agent.co on paperwork inside the price (28%).
An agent that works in every state outscored Michigan Registered Agent.co's lower price.
Michigan registered agent FAQ
Are Michigan LLCs obliged to keep a resident agent on file?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Who can serve as the resident agent for Michigan LLCs?
A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.
What does registered agent service cost in Michigan each year?
According to the ranking, $99 to $149 per year.
What state fees does an LLC pay every year?
The state collects $25 per year on our yearly measure, which is the annual statement at $25 every year.
Which registered agents does this page rank?
Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Michigan Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and MI Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), beginning with the first pick.
Which registered agent would you choose?
Put Mainstay Filing first ($149 per year in every state, and the same at renewal), followed by Michigan Registered Agent.co and MI Registered Agent.org.
Where these facts come from
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations traces back to michigan.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations traces back to michigan.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Michigan report due date traces back to michigan.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about MCL 450.4202 traces back to legislature.mi.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Michigan formation fee: Filing fee, official source traces back to michigan.gov, a page we read in September 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Michigan formation fee: Filing fee, official source traces back to legislature.mi.gov, a page we read in September 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Michigan registered agent statute traces back to legislature.mi.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Montana Secretary of State fee page and fee traces back to sosmt.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Montana yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source traces back to sosmt.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Montana yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source traces back to sosmt.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Colorado Secretary of State traces back to sos.state.co.us, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Colorado Secretary of State traces back to sos.state.co.us, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Colorado yearly filing: Periodic report, official source traces back to coloradosos.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department traces back to sos.ok.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department traces back to sos.ok.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing traces back to business4.wv.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about West Virginia Secretary of State, Business & Licensing traces back to business4.wv.gov, a page we read in August 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about West Virginia yearly filing: Annual report: fee and traces back to sos.wv.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Fact sheet note: whatever this page says about West Virginia yearly filing: Annual report: fee and traces back to onestop.wv.gov, a page we read in October 2026.
- Mainstay Filing posted Michigan service page; we read the page November 13, 2026
- Michigan Registered Agent.co posted pricing page; we read the page November 13, 2026
- MI Registered Agent.org posted pricing page; we read the page November 13, 2026