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The Oklahoma LLC guide (2026)

A Oklahoma LLC is formed by filing the Articles of Organization (0073) with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $100. Oklahoma LLCs file an Annual Certificate every year, due the anniversary date of the filing of the Articles of Organization, for $25. Every Oklahoma LLC must keep a registered agent with an Oklahoma street address.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
  • Prices verified October 2026

Oklahoma LLC fees and rules

State filing fee
$100
Formation document
Articles of Organization (0073)
Yearly filing
Annual Certificate, every year, $25
Due
Anniversary date of the filing of the Articles of Organization, every year
Registered agent
Required. The LLC itself, an Oklahoma resident, or a corporation, LLC or partnership formed in Oklahoma or qualified there.
Agent address
The address has to be a street address in Oklahoma, at a business office that is open during regular business hours. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Filing fee rank
17th lowest of 50 (16 states charge less, 24 charge more)

Oklahoma compared with neighboring states

StateFiling feeYearly filing
Oklahoma$100$25 / yr
Arkansas$45$150 tax report
Colorado$50$25 / yr
Kansas$85$90 / 2 yrs
Missouri$50None
New Mexico$50None
Texas$300$0 report

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How to form an LLC in Oklahoma

  1. Pick a name with “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” in it, and check that it’s free on the Oklahoma Secretary of State business records.
  2. Name a registered agent: the LLC itself, an Oklahoma resident, or a corporation, LLC or partnership formed in Oklahoma or qualified there.
  3. File the Articles of Organization (0073) with the Oklahoma Secretary of State and pay $100.
  4. Get an EIN from the IRS. It is free and comes after the LLC is formed.
  5. Sign an operating agreement among the members. It sets ownership and voting rules and stays with your records.
  6. File the yearly report. Oklahoma LLCs file an Annual Certificate every year, due the anniversary date of the filing of the Articles of Organization, for $25.

Mainstay Filing takes care of the agent, the filing, the EIN application and each annual report for $199 a year plus Oklahoma’s fees.

Best overall for a Oklahoma LLC

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, all-in, plus state fees

$199 a year plus Oklahoma’s $100 filing fee, which is passed through at cost.

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report, prepared and filed every year it’s due
  • Compliance reminders

The same $199 at renewal. Already have an LLC and only need an agent? Mainstay Filing’s registered agent service alone is $149 a year.

Prices verified October 21, 2026 on Mainstay Filing’s pricing and FAQ pages.

Oklahoma LLC questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Oklahoma?

$100 to the state to file. Oklahoma LLCs file an Annual Certificate every year, due the anniversary date of the filing of the Articles of Organization, for $25. With Mainstay Filing, the formation filing, registered agent, EIN application and annual reports are $199 a year on top of the state fees.

Does Oklahoma require an annual report for LLCs?

Yes. Oklahoma LLCs file an Annual Certificate every year, due the anniversary date of the filing of the Articles of Organization, for $25.

Do I need a registered agent in Oklahoma?

Yes. The LLC itself, an Oklahoma resident, or a corporation, LLC or partnership formed in Oklahoma or qualified there.

Can I form a Oklahoma LLC myself?

Yes. You can file the Articles of Organization (0073) directly with the Oklahoma Secretary of State and pay the $100 fee. A service such as Mainstay Filing files it for you and adds the registered agent, EIN application and annual reports for $199 a year.

Other formation services

  • Northwest Registered Agent: $39 plus the state fee, with its registered agent service included the first year, then $125 a year; annual report filing is an extra $100 plus the state fee.
  • ZenBusiness: Starter package $0 plus the state fee; Pro is $199 a year with the EIN and annual-report filing, and its registered agent is a separate $199 a year that no package includes.
  • Bizee: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Standard $199, Premium $299), with one free year of its registered agent, which is $149 a year after that.
  • LegalZoom: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Pro $249, Premium $299); its registered agent is $249 a year for first-time agent customers.

Prices from each company’s own pages, checked October 20, 2026. Plus the state fee in every case.

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