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Covenants entered after Jan 1, 2016 governed by Ala. Code § 8-1-190.","usury_rate_max":"0.0800","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"AK","state_name":"Alaska","llc_filing_fee":250,"llc_annual_report_fee":100,"corp_filing_fee":250,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Ancillary to a valid contract; must be reasonable in time and scope. Courts scrutinize carefully. No bright-line durational limit.","usury_rate_max":"0.1000","minimum_wage":"11.91","statute_of_limitations_written":3,"has_state_income_tax":false,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"AZ","state_name":"Arizona","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":60,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Restrictive covenants are disfavored but enforceable if reasonable. A.R.S. § 23-1501. Duration typically limited to 1-2 years. Geographic scope must match business area.","usury_rate_max":"0.1000","minimum_wage":"14.35","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"AR","state_name":"Arkansas","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":150,"corp_filing_fee":50,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"A.C.A. § 4-75-101. Must be in writing, ancillary to a valid contract. Duration max 2 years, geographic scope limited to area where employee worked.","usury_rate_max":"0.1700","minimum_wage":"11.00","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"CA","state_name":"California","llc_filing_fee":70,"llc_annual_report_fee":20,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":false,"non_compete_restrictions":"Non-competes are VOID and UNENFORCEABLE under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600 (as amended Jan 1, 2024). Employers cannot require or enforce them. Very narrow exceptions for sale of business.","usury_rate_max":"0.1000","minimum_wage":"16.50","statute_of_limitations_written":4,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"CO","state_name":"Colorado","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":10,"corp_filing_fee":50,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"HB 22-1317 (effective Aug 10, 2022): Non-competes valid only for workers earning >$123,750/year (2024 threshold, adjusts annually). Duration max 12 months. Customer non-solicitation allowed for workers >$74,250/year.","usury_rate_max":"0.1200","minimum_wage":"15.16","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"CT","state_name":"Connecticut","llc_filing_fee":120,"llc_annual_report_fee":80,"corp_filing_fee":250,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Must be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and subject matter. Connecticut Noncompetition Agreement Act (2016) restricts noncompetes in broadcast industry. General covenants evaluated under totality of circumstances.","usury_rate_max":"0.1200","minimum_wage":"16.35","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"DE","state_name":"Delaware","llc_filing_fee":90,"llc_annual_report_fee":300,"corp_filing_fee":89,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Courts apply reasonableness standard. Delaware has traditionally enforced covenants if reasonable in time, geography, and scope. New non-compete restrictions effective 2023 limit duration to 1 year for certain workers.","usury_rate_max":"0.0500","minimum_wage":"13.25","statute_of_limitations_written":3,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"DC","state_name":"District of Columbia","llc_filing_fee":99,"llc_annual_report_fee":300,"corp_filing_fee":220,"non_compete_enforceable":false,"non_compete_restrictions":"Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (effective Oct 2022): Non-competes VOID for employees earning ≤$150,000/year (≤$250,000 for medical specialists). Extremely narrow exceptions.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"17.00","statute_of_limitations_written":3,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"FL","state_name":"Florida","llc_filing_fee":125,"llc_annual_report_fee":138,"corp_filing_fee":70,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Fla. Stat. § 542.335: Non-competes are enforceable if in writing, supported by consideration, and covering a protectable legitimate business interest. Presumptively reasonable: 6 months–2 years. Courts must enforce if reasonable.","usury_rate_max":"0.1800","minimum_wage":"13.00","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":false,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"GA","state_name":"Georgia","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":50,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act (O.C.G.A. § 13-8-51 et seq., effective 2011). Requires legitimate business interest. Duration max 2 years; geographic scope limited to area where employee worked. Courts may blue-pencil (reform) overly broad covenants.","usury_rate_max":"0.0700","minimum_wage":"5.15","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"HI","state_name":"Hawaii","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":15,"corp_filing_fee":50,"non_compete_enforceable":false,"non_compete_restrictions":"HB 2204 (effective Jul 1, 2022): Non-competes and non-solicitation agreements are VOID and UNENFORCEABLE in Hawaii. Only exception: sale of a business.","usury_rate_max":"0.1000","minimum_wage":"16.00","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"ID","state_name":"Idaho","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Enforceable if reasonable. Idaho Code § 44-2701 (2008): Creates presumption of reasonableness for 18-month agreements following involuntary termination — unusual among states.","usury_rate_max":"0.1200","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"IL","state_name":"Illinois","llc_filing_fee":150,"llc_annual_report_fee":75,"corp_filing_fee":150,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Freedom to Work Act (2022): Non-competes prohibited for workers earning ≤$75,000/year. Non-solicitation agreements prohibited for workers ≤$45,000/year. Agreements must be supported by at least 2 weeks advance notice or independent consideration. 14-day review period required.","usury_rate_max":"0.0900","minimum_wage":"15.00","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"IN","state_name":"Indiana","llc_filing_fee":95,"llc_annual_report_fee":50,"corp_filing_fee":90,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness standard. Must be ancillary to an employment contract and have legitimate business interest. Courts will not blue-pencil — all-or-nothing enforcement.","usury_rate_max":"0.0800","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":10,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"IA","state_name":"Iowa","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":60,"corp_filing_fee":50,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness. Iowa courts apply strict scrutiny to non-competes involving at-will employees. Must protect a legitimate business interest. Geographic scope typically limited to marketing territory.","usury_rate_max":"0.0500","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"KS","state_name":"Kansas","llc_filing_fee":165,"llc_annual_report_fee":55,"corp_filing_fee":90,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Reasonableness standard. Duration typically max 2 years. Must protect a protectable business interest. Kansas courts may partially enforce over-broad agreements.","usury_rate_max":"0.1500","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"KY","state_name":"Kentucky","llc_filing_fee":40,"llc_annual_report_fee":15,"corp_filing_fee":40,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Reasonableness test. KRS § 371.010(5) governs restraint of trade. Must be ancillary to employment. Duration typically 1-2 years max. Blue-penciling allowed.","usury_rate_max":"0.1900","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":10,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"LA","state_name":"Louisiana","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":30,"corp_filing_fee":75,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"La. R.S. § 23:921: Must be in writing. Duration max 2 years. Geographic scope limited to parishes (counties) where employer does business. Strictly construed — must name specific parishes.","usury_rate_max":"0.1200","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":10,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"ME","state_name":"Maine","llc_filing_fee":175,"llc_annual_report_fee":85,"corp_filing_fee":145,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Must be in writing and provided to employee 3 days before signing (or job offer). Duration max 1 year after termination. Cannot apply to employees earning ≤400% of federal poverty line.","usury_rate_max":"0.0600","minimum_wage":"15.10","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"MD","state_name":"Maryland","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":300,"corp_filing_fee":120,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"H.B. 1260 (2019): Non-competes are VOID and UNENFORCEABLE for employees earning ≤$15/hour or $31,200/year. Must be in writing, supported by consideration. Duration typically max 2 years.","usury_rate_max":"0.0600","minimum_wage":"15.00","statute_of_limitations_written":3,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"MA","state_name":"Massachusetts","llc_filing_fee":500,"llc_annual_report_fee":500,"corp_filing_fee":275,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (2018): Must be in writing, signed. Duration max 1 year (18 months for breach). Must be provided at least 10 days before employment. Must provide garden leave pay (50% salary) or other mutually agreed compensation during restricted period.","usury_rate_max":"0.2000","minimum_wage":"15.00","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"MI","state_name":"Michigan","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":25,"corp_filing_fee":60,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Antitrust Reform Act, MCL § 445.774a: Reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic area. Courts may blue-pencil. Duration typically max 1-3 years.","usury_rate_max":"0.2500","minimum_wage":"13.73","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"MN","state_name":"Minnesota","llc_filing_fee":155,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":155,"non_compete_enforceable":false,"non_compete_restrictions":"Minnesota HF 1874 (effective July 1, 2023): Non-compete agreements entered on or after July 1, 2023 are VOID and UNENFORCEABLE. Applies to both employment and independent contractor agreements.","usury_rate_max":"0.0800","minimum_wage":"10.85","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"MS","state_name":"Mississippi","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":50,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Mississippi Code § 15-3-1: Common law reasonableness standard. Must protect legitimate business interest. Duration typically max 2 years. Geographic scope tied to actual business operations.","usury_rate_max":"0.1000","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":3,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"MO","state_name":"Missouri","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":58,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Missouri follows the Solari Industries test: (1) not greater than required for employer's protection, (2) not impose undue hardship on employee, (3) not injurious to the public. Duration typically 1-2 years.","usury_rate_max":"0.1000","minimum_wage":"15.00","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"MT","state_name":"Montana","llc_filing_fee":70,"llc_annual_report_fee":15,"corp_filing_fee":70,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Montana Code § 28-2-703 to 28-2-705: Enforceable only if: (1) restriction on type of employment; (2) based on valuable consideration; (3) protectable business interest; (4) not greater than necessary. Courts strictly construe.","usury_rate_max":"0.1500","minimum_wage":"10.30","statute_of_limitations_written":8,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"NE","state_name":"Nebraska","llc_filing_fee":110,"llc_annual_report_fee":26,"corp_filing_fee":65,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness. Must be reasonable in time, territory, and scope. Nebraska courts have enforced agreements with 2-year duration limits. Blue-penciling allowed.","usury_rate_max":"0.1600","minimum_wage":"15.00","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"NV","state_name":"Nevada","llc_filing_fee":75,"llc_annual_report_fee":350,"corp_filing_fee":75,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"NRS § 613.195 (2017): Must be in writing, supported by valuable consideration. Duration ≤2 years max. Geographic restriction. Non-competes for hourly employees earning less than average weekly wage are VOID. Must include anti-disparagement protections.","usury_rate_max":"0.1800","minimum_wage":"12.00","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":false,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"NH","state_name":"New Hampshire","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":100,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"RSA § 275:70 (2012): Must be provided to employee at least 7 days before start date. Must reflect legitimate business interest. Courts apply strict scrutiny. Non-solicitation agreements evaluated separately.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":3,"has_state_income_tax":false,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"NJ","state_name":"New Jersey","llc_filing_fee":125,"llc_annual_report_fee":75,"corp_filing_fee":125,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness (Solari/Whitmyer standard). Must protect legitimate business interest, not impose undue hardship. Duration typically max 2 years. NJ Appellate Division actively scrutinizes.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"15.49","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"NM","state_name":"New Mexico","llc_filing_fee":50,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness standard. Must protect legitimate business interest. Duration and geographic scope must be reasonable. Courts will void overly broad agreements.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"12.00","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"NY","state_name":"New York","llc_filing_fee":200,"llc_annual_report_fee":9,"corp_filing_fee":125,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"BRT test (1988): Must be (1) necessary to protect legitimate employer interest; (2) not impose undue hardship; (3) not injure the public; (4) reasonable in time and area. Non-compete bill passed legislature in 2023 but was vetoed by Gov. Hochul. Salary threshold of $250,000+ being considered.","usury_rate_max":"0.1600","minimum_wage":"16.50","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"NC","state_name":"North Carolina","llc_filing_fee":125,"llc_annual_report_fee":200,"corp_filing_fee":125,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness. Must be in writing, supported by valuable consideration. No blue-penciling — courts void entirely if overly broad. Duration typically max 2-3 years. Geographic scope tied to where employee actually worked.","usury_rate_max":"0.0800","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":3,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"ND","state_name":"North Dakota","llc_filing_fee":135,"llc_annual_report_fee":50,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":false,"non_compete_restrictions":"N.D. Cent. Code § 9-08-06: Non-competes are VOID and UNENFORCEABLE in North Dakota. Exceptions only for: (1) partner in limited liability partnership selling their interest; (2) dissolution of partnership; (3) sale of business.","usury_rate_max":"0.0600","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"OH","state_name":"Ohio","llc_filing_fee":99,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":99,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"ORC § 1335.01: Common law reasonableness. Must be reasonable in time, geography, and type of activity. Courts apply modified blue-penciling (reform) in some cases.","usury_rate_max":"0.0800","minimum_wage":"10.45","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"OK","state_name":"Oklahoma","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":25,"corp_filing_fee":50,"non_compete_enforceable":false,"non_compete_restrictions":"Oklahoma 15 Okl. St. § 219A (2016): Non-compete agreements are VOID and UNENFORCEABLE in Oklahoma. Only exceptions: (1) sale of business; (2) dissolution of partnership; (3) limited exception for trade secret protection.","usury_rate_max":"0.1000","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"OR","state_name":"Oregon","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":100,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"ORS § 653.295 (2022 update): Duration max 12 months. Only enforceable if employer pays employee their base salary + benefits during the restricted period, OR employee earns >$100,533/year (2024 threshold). Must be provided at least 2 weeks before start date.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"14.70","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"PA","state_name":"Pennsylvania","llc_filing_fee":125,"llc_annual_report_fee":70,"corp_filing_fee":125,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law standard (Hess v. Gebhard). Must be supported by adequate consideration (hiring alone sufficient; continuation of at-will employment may not be). Duration typically max 2 years. Blue-penciling sometimes allowed.","usury_rate_max":"0.0600","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":4,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"RI","state_name":"Rhode Island","llc_filing_fee":150,"llc_annual_report_fee":50,"corp_filing_fee":230,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Affordable Care Act (2016) exempts nurses and primary care physicians. Generally, reasonableness standard applies: duration max 3 years, geographic scope tied to business operations.","usury_rate_max":"0.2100","minimum_wage":"14.00","statute_of_limitations_written":10,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"SC","state_name":"South Carolina","llc_filing_fee":110,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":135,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness. Must be reasonable in time, geographic area, and scope of activity. Duration typically max 2 years. Courts will void overly broad agreements (no blue-penciling).","usury_rate_max":"0.0800","minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":3,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"SD","state_name":"South Dakota","llc_filing_fee":150,"llc_annual_report_fee":50,"corp_filing_fee":150,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"SDCL § 53-9-8 to 53-9-12: Non-competes are enforceable but must be reasonable. Duration max 2 years. Courts apply 3-part test: legitimate interest, reasonable restriction, no undue hardship.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"11.20","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":false,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"TN","state_name":"Tennessee","llc_filing_fee":300,"llc_annual_report_fee":300,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness. Must protect legitimate business interest. Duration typically max 2 years. Geographic scope limited to territory where employee worked. Tennessee courts enforce with blue-penciling.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":false,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"TX","state_name":"Texas","llc_filing_fee":300,"llc_annual_report_fee":0,"corp_filing_fee":300,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50-52: Enforceable only if (1) ancillary to or part of an otherwise enforceable agreement; (2) contains reasonable limitations on time, geography, and scope of activity; (3) designed to enforce consideration. Courts will reform (blue-pencil) overly broad agreements.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":4,"has_state_income_tax":false,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"UT","state_name":"Utah","llc_filing_fee":54,"llc_annual_report_fee":18,"corp_filing_fee":54,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Post-Employment Restrictions Act (2016): Duration max 1 year. Must be reasonable in scope and geographic area. Employer must show legitimate protectable interest. Overly broad agreements void.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"VT","state_name":"Vermont","llc_filing_fee":125,"llc_annual_report_fee":35,"corp_filing_fee":75,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Vermont enacted HB 556 (2024) restricting non-competes for low-wage workers. Non-competes enforceable if reasonable; duration typically max 2 years. Geographic scope tied to actual business operations.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"14.42","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"VA","state_name":"Virginia","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":50,"corp_filing_fee":75,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Code of Virginia § 40.1-28.7:8 (2020): Non-competes VOID for \"low-wage employees\" (defined annually by average weekly wage — approximately $73,320 in 2024). For others: must be narrowly tailored, duration max 2 years, no blue-penciling.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"12.00","statute_of_limitations_written":5,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"WA","state_name":"Washington","llc_filing_fee":200,"llc_annual_report_fee":60,"corp_filing_fee":200,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"RCW 49.62 (2020): Non-competes VOID for employees earning ≤$120,559.99/year (2024 threshold, adjusts annually) or independent contractors earning ≤$301,399.99/year. Duration max 18 months. Employer must disclose terms no later than job offer. Violating employer must pay actual damages or $5,000 + attorney fees.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"17.13","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":false,"data_verified_at":"2026-04-01T18:39:01.839Z"},{"state_code":"WV","state_name":"West Virginia","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":25,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness standard. Must be ancillary to a valid contract, protect legitimate business interest. Duration typically max 2 years. Geographic scope tied to business operations.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"8.75","statute_of_limitations_written":10,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"WI","state_name":"Wisconsin","llc_filing_fee":130,"llc_annual_report_fee":25,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Wis. Stat. § 103.465: Must be reasonable — not oppressive to employee, not hostile to public, not greater than employer needs for protection. Duration typically max 2 years. No blue-penciling in Wisconsin — void if unreasonable.","usury_rate_max":null,"minimum_wage":"7.25","statute_of_limitations_written":6,"has_state_income_tax":true,"data_verified_at":"2026-03-29T02:04:31.887Z"},{"state_code":"WY","state_name":"Wyoming","llc_filing_fee":100,"llc_annual_report_fee":60,"corp_filing_fee":100,"non_compete_enforceable":true,"non_compete_restrictions":"Common law reasonableness. Must be ancillary to a valid contract, protect legitimate business interest. Duration and geographic scope must be reasonable. 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