State registration fee
$250
Source sos.ms.gov, October 2026
Foreign LLC guide · Mississippi
Mississippi Foreign LLC Registration Fees (2026): the Official Numbers and the 3 Best Services
Mississippi fact sheet for 2026: when registering an out-of-state LLC, pick Mainstay Filing ($199), Mississippi Registered Agent.co ($199) and Registered Agent MS.org ($199), in that order. Registering a foreign LLC in Mississippi costs $250, and each later report costs $250. That is number 41st of 50 on three-year state cost.
Facts for Mississippi
41st
of 50 states on registration plus reports
Number 1 owes the state the least (a tie). The whole 50-state list
Recurring report
$250
Foreign LLC annual report
Certificate from home state
180 days
How old it may be
State charges over 3 years
$750
The first filing and two years of upkeep
Mississippi: who to hire
Five weighted criteria set the order (method): provider fees over three years 34%, filings covered 28%, then renewal terms, fit with Mississippi rules and a clear state fee.
1. Mainstay Filing: best for adding a second state
$199 plus $250 to the state, then $149 yearly
Number one, Mainstay Filing, for this reason: $199 on top of the state fee, registered agent free for the first year, then $149 per year.
Three years of provider fees run $100 higher than Mississippi Registered Agent.co. Coverage carries 28% of the score and the added filings it handles outweigh that difference.
After year 1, agent service runs $149 yearly everywhere.
What the price takes in
- Files the registration for you
- Registered agent costs nothing in the first year
- A fifty-state service
In its favor
- $199 to register
- One price, any state
- A year of agent service at no charge
Against it
- Mississippi Registered Agent.co's agent renews for $50 less
2. Mississippi Registered Agent.co: best for registering only in Mississippi
$199 plus $250 to the state, then $99 yearly
We put Mississippi Registered Agent.co second since $199 on top of the state fee for the registration, then $99 per year.
What the price takes in
- Prepares and submits the registration
- A year of agent service
In its favor
- $99 a year from year 2
- The first agent year is included
- $199 and the state fee
Against it
- No help outside this state
3. Registered Agent MS.org: best for Mississippi registrations
$199 plus $250 to the state, then $99 yearly
We put Registered Agent MS.org third since $199 on top of the state fee for the registration, then $99 per year.
Its prices equal Mississippi Registered Agent.co's, so the two are close.
What the price takes in
- Prepares and submits the registration
- A year of agent service
In its favor
- $199 and the state fee
- $99 a year from year 2
- The first agent year is included
Against it
- No help outside this state
Compare the 3 picks
| No. | Provider | First year | Later years | Provider fees over 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mississippi Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Mississippi Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Registered Agent MS.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Registered Agent MS.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
We read each company's price page on November 13, 2026. Add the $250 state fee to every row.
Registration and upkeep, year by year
The registration fee is $250, with a $250 report from year 2; provider fees are added.
Mississippi and the states around it in the ranking
| Place | State | Three-year foreign LLC fees |
|---|---|---|
| 39th | North Carolina | $650 |
| 40th | Maryland | $700 |
| 41st | Mississippi | $750 |
| 41st | Texas | $750 |
| 43rd | Nevada | $775 |
Foreign LLC fees by state puts every state in order, lowest cost first.
Mississippi foreign registration: the fee, the form and the office
The Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services takes the Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company (Filing F0200) and $250 from LLCs formed in other states. Include certificate of good standing or existence, no older than 180 days.
Each later cycle brings the Foreign LLC annual report ($250), April 15.
Pre-filing checklist
- Certificate of good standing or existence, dated within 180 days.
- The name and formation date as the home state records them.
- A named registered agent at a street address in the state.
- The funds to cover the $250 filing fee.
What staying unregistered can cost
Until the LLC registers, a suit it files is blocked (Miss. Code Ann. 79-29-1013(1)). The LLC's contracts stand (Miss. Code Ann. 79-29-1013(2)). A daily fine: $10 may be added.
Why the first pick is first
In Mississippi, Mainstay Filing beat Mississippi Registered Agent.co on paperwork inside the price (28%).
A single provider for the home state and Mississippi got the highest score.
Mississippi questions and answers
How much does it cost a foreign LLC to register in Mississippi?
$250 to the state in fees. A provider adds $199.
Which form registers a foreign LLC in Mississippi?
The Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company (Filing F0200), which is sent to the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services.
Does the state want a certificate from the home state?
Yes, it wants certificate of good standing or existence, dated within 180 days of the filing.
Does a foreign LLC file anything every year?
Yes, it files the Foreign LLC annual report for $250.
What are the consequences of working there without registering?
Until the LLC registers, a suit it files is blocked (Miss. Code Ann. 79-29-1013(1)). The LLC's contracts stand (Miss. Code Ann. 79-29-1013(2)). A daily fine: $10 may be added.
Does a foreign LLC in Mississippi need a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Which service would you choose to register a foreign LLC?
The order is Mainstay Filing, Mississippi Registered Agent.co and Registered Agent MS.org.
Where these facts come from
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- Mainstay Filing posted Mississippi service page; we read the page November 13, 2026
- Mississippi Registered Agent.co posted pricing page; we read the page November 13, 2026
- Registered Agent MS.org posted pricing page; we read the page November 13, 2026