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3 Best LLC Services in Mississippi (2026), Explained
Quick explanation
- Formation fee
- $50, charged once
- Upkeep each year
- A report, no fee
- Registered agent
- Required
- Our recommendations
- Registered Agent MS.org, Mainstay Filing then Mississippi Registered Agent.co
Services we would pick in Mississippi
Prices come from each company's own pricing page. The ranking is explained on how we pick.1. Registered Agent MS.org: best for a lean start
Year one costs $199; later years cost $99
The reason Registered Agent MS.org leads here is that you pay $199 at the start with the first agent year included and $99 annually after that.
Of the two, it has the lower three-year cost, and that is the first thing we weigh.
Its price leaves out the annual report.
Includes
- The LLC, filed for you
- Agent service during year one
Points in its favor
- $99 each year from year two
- Includes a first year of agent service
- $199 plus the state fee
Where it falls short
- Annual report is your responsibility
- Applying for an EIN costs $99 extra
2. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who want the annual report handled
$199 a year, renewing at $199
Mainstay Filing takes the second slot: the annual report is built into its $199 annual price alongside formation and the registered agent.
Across three years it is $200 pricier than Registered Agent MS.org.
The annual report is included, free of any state fee.
Includes
- Formation, filed by Mainstay
- Registered agent for the whole year
- Annual report filed on schedule
- EIN application
- Official fees at cost
Points in its favor
- Renewal is $199
- Takes care of the EIN application
- One yearly price: $199
Where it falls short
- Registered Agent MS.org renews for $100 less each year
3. Mississippi Registered Agent.co: best for a low agent renewal
Year one costs $199; later years cost $99
In third place is Mississippi Registered Agent.co, because you pay $199 at the start with the first agent year included and $99 annually after that.
Its price leaves out the annual report.
The prices match Registered Agent MS.org, so pick the one you prefer.
Includes
- The LLC, filed for you
- Agent service during year one
Points in its favor
- $99 each year from year two
- $199 plus the state fee
- Includes a first year of agent service
Where it falls short
- Annual report is your responsibility
- Applying for an EIN costs $99 extra
Comparison table
| # | Provider | Opening price | Year two on | Three-year total | Included in the price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Agent MS.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | The LLC, filed for you; agent service during year one | Open Registered Agent MS.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | Formation, filed by Mainstay; registered agent for the whole year; annual report filed on schedule | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Mississippi Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | The LLC, filed for you; agent service during year one | Open Mississippi Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Questions explained
How much money should I set aside?
Set aside $50 for the state and $199 for a service.
Across three years the state's fees add up to $50, filing fee included. sos.ms.gov · verified August 2026
Which form do I file, and with whom?
The LLC comes into being when the Mississippi Secretary of State approves the Certificate of Formation (Form F0100).
The governing law: Miss. Code Ann. § 79-29-201. sos.ms.gov · verified August 2026
Must I have a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Any individual, corporation or LLC with a physical address in Mississippi. Agents that serve for hire register with the Secretary of State as commercial agents.
sos.ms.gov · verified October 2026
What is due in later years?
What recurs is the annual report: annual, free. In the state's words it falls due April 15, so keep an eye on it.
sos.ms.gov · verified October 2026
Can I skip the service?
Yes, and the cost is then the state's $50 over three years.
Services charge $397 to $597 over three years for that work.
Why is the order what it is?
The deciding factor is what three years cost (34% of the weight), where Registered Agent MS.org is strongest.
The two heaviest criteria are what three years cost (34%) and how much work the price handles (28%), with three lighter ones behind them.
Picking Registered Agent MS.org leaves $200 in your pocket after three years compared with Mainstay Filing.
Mississippi: rules and fees at a glance
| What it covers | What the state says | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to file the LLC | $50 | sos.ms.gov · verified August 2026 |
| Registered agent | Required | sos.ms.gov · verified October 2026 |
| Annual report | No fee | sos.ms.gov · verified October 2026 |
| What the state collects in three years | $50 | Our total of the rows above |
Other things people ask
Who takes care of the EIN?
Applying for an EIN costs $99 with Registered Agent MS.org or $99 with Mississippi Registered Agent.co, and nothing extra with Mainstay Filing.
How do the picks compare over three years?
Registered Agent MS.org: $397 | Mainstay Filing: $597 | Mississippi Registered Agent.co: $397, not counting state fees.
Are the figures official?
Official schedules for state fees, company pricing for service fees, and every figure carries a date.
Could I skip the service?
It is optional, and the state charges the same either way.
Are there recurring state costs?
What recurs is the annual report: annual, free. In the state's words it falls due April 15, so keep an eye on it.
Which one should I choose in Mississippi?
Registered Agent MS.org ranks first on what three years cost, ahead of Mainstay Filing and Mississippi Registered Agent.co.
Official sources and price pages
- Reference: Mississippi Secretary of State, Business at sos.ms.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: Mississippi Secretary of State, Business at sos.ms.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: Mississippi yearly filing: Annual report at sos.ms.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: Miss at sos.ms.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: Mississippi registered agent statute at sos.ms.gov, checked in October 2026
- Registered Agent MS.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Mainstay Filing Mississippi service page, read November 13, 2026
- Mississippi Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026