How much does it cost to renew an FFL?

Type 01 and Type 02 FFLs renew for $90 every three years. Every other type renews at the same price as its original application.

How much does an FFL cost per month?

There is no monthly ATF fee. Spread over three years, a Type 01 is about $5.56 a month to start and $2.50 a month on renewal. A Class 3 SOT adds about $41.67 a month. Your real monthly costs are business costs like insurance, software, and inventory.

How much does a home-based FFL cost?

The same as any other FFL. ATF charges the same fee whether you run your business from home or a storefront, so a home-based Type 01 is $200 for three years. Check local zoning first. See our home-based FFL guide.

How much does an SOT cost?

A Class 3 SOT (dealer) costs $500 a year. A Class 1 (importer) or Class 2 (manufacturer) SOT costs $1,000 a year, or $500 if gross receipts were under $500,000. SOT registration runs July 1 to June 30.

What is the total startup cost for an FFL?

For a standard dealer, about $241.59 for three years: $200 to ATF, $39.95 for our course, and postage. Add $500 a year if you want an SOT for NFA work.

How much does a Type 01 FFL cost?

$200 for the first three years and $90 for every three-year renewal.

How much does a Type 07 FFL cost?

$150 for the first three years and $150 for every three-year renewal.

Are there extra fees in getting an FFL?

Sometimes. NFA work requires an annual SOT. Making 50 or more firearms a year triggers federal excise tax. Making items on the U.S. Munitions List requires ITAR registration.

The FFL fee is the license fee you pay ATF with your application: $30 to $3,000 for three years depending on type, with $200 for the most common Type 01. Add the SOT if you'll work with NFA firearms.

Which is the most common type of FFL?

The Type 01 dealer FFL. The Type 07 manufacturer FFL is second, and it's growing because it costs less up front and can also deal firearms. See FFL types .

Can I make back the cost of an FFL?

Yes, usually fast. At $100 to $150 profit per gun, a Type 01 dealer covers the $200 license after two sales. Transfer fees for customers who buy online add to that.

How Much Does an FFL Cost? FFL License Cost [2026]

Quick answer: An FFL costs $30 to $200 in ATF license fees for three years for most license types. The most common one, the Type 01 dealer FFL, costs $200 for the first three years and $90 for each three-year renewal, and the Type 07 manufacturer FFL costs $150 every three years. Destructive device FFLs (Types 09, 10, and 11) cost $3,000, and SOT registration for NFA items adds $500 per year ($1,000 for larger manufacturers and importers).

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