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Foreign LLC guide · Mississippi

Mississippi Foreign LLCs (2026): Registration Fees and the 3 Best Services

Almanac pick for foreign LLC registration in Mississippi, 2026: Mainstay Filing ($199), Mississippi Registered Agent.co ($199) and Registered Agent MS.org ($199), ranked first to last. Registering costs $250 in Mississippi, with a $250 yearly report afterwards; three-year state fees stand 41st of 50.

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Mississippi, as the state prices it

41stin the 50-state table, foreign LLCsCounted up from the least expensive; equal totals share a place. Open the full table
Foreign registration fee
$250sos.ms.gov, read October 2026
Report each cycle
$250Foreign LLC annual report
Certificate from home
180 daysMaximum age when filed
State fees over three years
$750Years one to three, state fees only

Mississippi: the almanac's picks

Five published criteria, listed on the methodology page, decide the order.

1. Mainstay Filing: best for the same price in any state

Almanac first pick$199 and fees; $149 a year later

Rank one, Mainstay Filing: it files the Mississippi registration at $199 beyond the state's fee, with year one of agent service thrown in.

Mississippi Registered Agent.co comes in $100 lower across three years, yet coverage counts ahead of that gap in our method.

Past the free first year the agent bills $149 a year, no matter the state.

In the price

  • The registration filing, handled for you
  • The registered agent role costs nothing in year one
  • A state-independent fee

Strengths

  • A $199 service fee
  • The first agent year is included
  • One fee anywhere

Weak points

  • A higher agent renewal ($149)
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2. Mississippi Registered Agent.co: best for a Mississippi registration on a budget

Local choice$199 and fees; $99 a year later

Entry 2 is Mississippi Registered Agent.co: $199 beyond the state fee to register, then $99 a year.

In the price

  • Registration paperwork handled
  • A year of agent service

Strengths

  • A year of agent service is included
  • A $99 renewal
  • A service fee of $199

Weak points

  • Serves Mississippi alone
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3. Registered Agent MS.org: best for registering only in Mississippi

Local choice$199 and fees; $99 a year later

Entry 3 is Registered Agent MS.org: $199 beyond the state fee to register, then $99 a year.

Price for price it matches Mississippi Registered Agent.co; either does the job.

In the price

  • Registration paperwork handled
  • A year of agent service

Strengths

  • A $99 renewal
  • A service fee of $199
  • A year of agent service is included

Weak points

  • Serves Mississippi alone
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Prices in a row

#EntryYear-one priceYears two onService fees over three years
1Mainstay Filing$199$149/yr$497Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Mississippi Registered Agent.co$199$99/yr$397Visit Mississippi Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3Registered Agent MS.org$199$99/yr$397Visit Registered Agent MS.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Every price here was read on November 12, 2026. The state's $250 fee is not counted above.

Mississippi foreign LLC cost calculator

Registration fee $250, then the $250 report from year two, added to the service's prices.
State $750 and service $497 make $1,247 over 3 years with Mainstay Filing.

Mississippi among its neighbors in the rank

PositionStateThree-year foreign LLC fees
39thNorth Carolina$650
40thMaryland$700
41stMississippi$750
41stTexas$750
43rdNevada$775
Foreign LLC fees by state shows every state, least expensive first.

How to register a foreign LLC in Mississippi

Registration is made on the Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company (Filing F0200), lodged with the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services, for $250. Enclose certificate of good standing or existence, no older than 180 days.

Each cycle comes the Foreign LLC annual report ($250), April 15.

Filing checklist

  • Certificate of good standing or existence, no older than 180 days.
  • Home-state legal name and formation date.
  • A registered agent based in the state, supplied by every service on this page.
  • Payment of the $250 state fee.

The price of not registering

Until it registers, the LLC cannot file a lawsuit in the state (Miss. Code Ann. 79-29-1013(1)). The company's contracts are not voided (Miss. Code Ann. 79-29-1013(2)). A daily penalty of $10.

How the Mississippi order was set

Mainstay Filing won on requirements covered, which is worth 28%; Mississippi Registered Agent.co came next.

A foreign LLC already lives in another state, so a provider covering both states scored best.

Questions on Mississippi

What does a foreign LLC pay to register in Mississippi?

$250 for the filing. Service fees: $199.

What is the foreign registration form in Mississippi?

Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company (Filing F0200), filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services.

Is a certificate from the home state required?

Yes, certificate of good standing or existence, dated within 180 days of the filing.

What does a foreign LLC owe each year?

It files the Foreign LLC annual report for $250.

What happens if the LLC operates there unregistered?

Until it registers, the LLC cannot file a lawsuit in the state (Miss. Code Ann. 79-29-1013(1)). The company's contracts are not voided (Miss. Code Ann. 79-29-1013(2)). A daily penalty of $10.

Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Mississippi?

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.

Who should handle the registration?

Our entry order: Mainstay Filing (a $199 service fee in any state, first agent year included), then Mississippi Registered Agent.co and Registered Agent MS.org.

See also

Citations for this entry

  1. Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division, from sos.ms.gov, last read August 2026
  2. Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services Division, from sos.ms.gov, last read August 2026
  3. Mississippi yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source, from sos.ms.gov, last read October 2026
  4. Miss, from sos.ms.gov, last read August 2026
  5. Mississippi registered agent statute, from sos.ms.gov, last read October 2026
  6. Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services, from sos.ms.gov, last read October 2026
  7. Business filing fee schedule, from sos.ms.gov, last read October 2026
  8. Start Your Business in Mississippi, from sos.ms.gov, last read October 2026
  9. North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration, from sosnc.gov, last read October 2026
  10. Form L-09, Application for Certificate of Authority, from sosnc.gov, last read October 2026
  11. Secretary of State guide to registering a foreign, from sosnc.gov, last read October 2026
  12. G.S, from ncleg.gov, last read October 2026
  13. Annual report due dates, from sosnc.gov, last read October 2026
  14. Maryland Business Express, from egov.maryland.gov, last read October 2026
  15. Business Express fee schedule, from egov.maryland.gov, last read October 2026
  16. Corporations and Associations § 4A-1002, registration, from mgaleg.maryland.gov, last read October 2026
  17. Corporations and Associations § 4A-1009, activities that are, from mgaleg.maryland.gov, last read October 2026
  18. Corporations and Associations § 4A-1007, effect of not, from mgaleg.maryland.gov, last read October 2026
  19. Tax-Property § 11-101, annual report, from mgaleg.maryland.gov, last read October 2026
  20. Texas Secretary of State, foreign entities FAQ, from sos.state.tx.us, last read October 2026
  21. Form 304 instructions, from sos.state.tx.us, last read October 2026
  22. Fee schedule, Form 806, from sos.texas.gov, last read October 2026
  23. Business Organizations Code, Chapter 9, from statutes.capitol.texas.gov, last read October 2026
  24. Texas Comptroller, franchise tax, from comptroller.texas.gov, last read October 2026
  25. Nevada Secretary of State, limited-liability companies, from nvsos.gov, last read October 2026
  26. Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 86, from leg.state.nv.us, last read October 2026
  27. Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 77, from leg.state.nv.us, last read October 2026
  28. Nevada LLC formation and registration packet, from bizhub.nv.gov, last read October 2026
  29. Annual list and State Business License instructions, from bizhub.nv.gov, last read October 2026
  30. Mainstay Filing: Mississippi service page, recorded November 12, 2026
  31. Mississippi Registered Agent.co: pricing page, recorded November 12, 2026
  32. Registered Agent MS.org: pricing page, recorded November 12, 2026