Business Formation in Michigan
LLC & Corporation formation in Michigan.
Michigan formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Michigan
Michigan LLCs file Articles of Organization and an annual statement.
Corporation Formation in Michigan
Michigan corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual statement.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Corporations Division
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $50
- Corporation state filing fee
- $25
- Annual / periodic report
- Michigan requires an annual statement.
- Annual report fee
- $25
- Registered agent requirement
- A resident agent with a physical Michigan address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual statement and maintain a resident agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Michigan.
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Michigan Formation
Ready to form your company in Michigan?
Initial formation is $495 plus Michigan state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.