Registered agent price index · Wisconsin
3 Best Registered Agents in Wisconsin (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Five columns make the index; two of them hold 70% of the weight
The Wisconsin tally
Wisconsin lines, indexed
1. Wisconsin Registered Agent.co: best for the smallest three-year sum
Index leaderWisconsin Registered Agent.co holds the first line: $99 a year with an in-state street address on file.
Its three-year subtotal is under Mainstay Filing's, and three-year cost carries 38% of the index.
Line includes
- A local registered office
- Scans of served papers
Credits
- $99 annually, no increase
- Yearly line under the national one
Debits
- A new state needs a new agent
- Annual report stays with you
2. Mainstay Filing: best for one agent account for every state
Nationwide serviceNext on the ledger: Mainstay Filing, with $149 a year, renewing at $149, with a single account for every state.
On three-year cost it sits $150 behind Wisconsin Registered Agent.co.
Line includes
- A real address in the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Goes wherever the company goes
- Price $149, renewal $149
Debits
- A yearly gap of $50
- Does not file the recurring report
3. WI Registered Agent.org: best for a local backup
Wisconsin focusLine 3 goes to WI Registered Agent.org: $99 a year with an in-state street address on file.
On price alone it is a tie with Wisconsin Registered Agent.co.
Line includes
- A local registered office
- Scans of served papers
Credits
- Yearly line under the national one
- $99 annually, no increase
Debits
- A new state needs a new agent
- Annual report stays with you
Cumulative ledger
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Wisconsin Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | WI Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit WI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Crossover check
The Wisconsin fee schedule
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $130 | dfi.wi.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $25 every year | dfi.wi.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| Late filing | $25 | dfi.wi.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| State total, years 1 to 3 | $180 | Filing + reports + any tax |
What settled the order
The deciding column for Wisconsin was three-year cost index (38% of the index), where Wisconsin Registered Agent.co led.
On the three-year column Wisconsin Registered Agent.co sits at $297, which leaves a $150 gap to Mainstay Filing.
Official Wisconsin registered agent requirements (Department of Financial Institutions (DFI))
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Wisconsin resident, or a business entity formed in Wisconsin or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent needs an email address and has to consent. (Wis. Stat. § 183.0115)
The address has to be an actual physical location with a street address in Wisconsin, not solely a P.O. box, mailbox service or answering service.
As published: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The no-service line
Without a service the agent line is zero, provided you meet the rules, and the state bills the same either way. Services run $99 to $149 a year.
Price questions
How much does a Wisconsin registered agent charge each year?
Our lines charge $99 to $149 per year.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Three years of service costs $297 to $447.
Does Wisconsin require a registered agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
You can, if you satisfy the address and eligibility rules.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
Annual report: $25 per year, due end of the calendar quarter containing the LLC's anniversary date.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
They never cross in ten years, so the year-one order holds.
Which registered agent indexes best in Wisconsin?
Top to bottom, the Wisconsin ledger reads Wisconsin Registered Agent.co, Mainstay Filing and WI Registered Agent.org.
Source lines
- Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is backed by dfi.wi.gov, read August 2026.
- Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is backed by dfi.wi.gov, read August 2026.
- Wisconsin report due date is backed by docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, read August 2026.
- Wis is backed by dfi.wi.gov, read August 2026.
- Wisconsin formation fee: Filing fee is backed by dfi.wi.gov, read October 2026.
- Wisconsin registered agent statute is backed by docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, read October 2026.
- Entry: Wisconsin Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: Mainstay Filing Wisconsin service page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: WI Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026