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Wisconsin registered agent cost: five-year comparison (2026)
Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in Wisconsin, $745 over five years. Across the 6 providers priced for Wisconsin the five-year cost runs $625 to $2,980. Changing agents costs $10 in state fees.
- Prices read October 2026
- Wisconsin rules checked October 20, 2026
Five-year cost in Wisconsin
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $625 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $895 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $1,245 |
| Swyft Filings | $596 | $596 | $2,980 |
Wisconsin agent rules
- Agent requirement
- Required. 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.
- Address
- 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.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $10
- Statute
- Wis. Stat. § 183.0115
Mainstay Filing
$149 / year, same at renewal
Questions
How much is a registered agent in Wisconsin?
6 providers have a published price for Wisconsin: $99 to $596 in year 1, and $625 to $2,980 over five years. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
Do I have to pay for an agent in Wisconsin?
You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: 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.
What does it cost to change agents in Wisconsin?
The state charges $10 to file the change of registered agent (Wis. Stat. § 183.0115).
Sources
- Wisconsin registered agent statute (Wis. Stat. § 183.0115): docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/183/i/0115, checked October 20, 2026
- Wisconsin Secretary of State: Department of Financial Institutions (DFI): dfi.wi.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, prices read (see sources and method), checked October 20, 2026