Which U.S. State Was Your LLC Formed In? Form 1120 Filing Requirements
Key Takeaways
- Enter the state where your LLC was originally formed
- Use the two-letter abbreviation (DE, WY, NM, FL)
- Foreign registrations in other states don't change the state of organization
State of Formation on Form 1120
Form 1120 asks which U.S. state your entity was organized in. This is the state where you filed your Articles of Organization — not where you live or where your registered agent is.
Common States
Popular states: Delaware (business-friendly laws), Wyoming (privacy + low fees), New Mexico (no annual report), Florida (no state income tax). Enter the two-letter abbreviation.
IRS Form 1120 Instructions
Official IRS source on irs.gov
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