Business Formation in Wisconsin
LLC & Corporation formation in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Wisconsin
Wisconsin LLCs file Articles of Organization with the DFI and an annual report.
Corporation Formation in Wisconsin
Wisconsin corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $130 online / $170 mail
- Corporation state filing fee
- $100
- Annual / periodic report
- Wisconsin requires an annual report filed with the DFI.
- Annual report fee
- $25 online / $40 mail
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Wisconsin address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the quarterly-due annual report with the DFI and maintain a registered 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 Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Formation
Ready to form your company in Wisconsin?
Initial formation is $495 plus Wisconsin state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.