To dissolve a business in Michigan, submit a Certificate of Dissolution to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Articles of Dissolution can be filed online or by mail for a $10 fee. LARA sends a Certificate of Dissolution confirming the LLC has dissolved. In 2023, new laws will ease dissolving businesses in Michigan.
- It takes 2-4 weeks to process a Certificate of Dissolution. Expedited options are available for additional fees. When dissolving a business, file paperwork with the state within 60 days and visit the website for instructions. Next, file the Articles of Dissolution, notifying Michigan the LLC will cease operations.
Certificate of Dissolution Process
To dissolve an LLC, download and print the Certificate of Dissolution or draft your own with the same information. There is no online submission so mail or deliver it in person.
- What is a Certificate of Dissolution? It is a document submitted to notify the state that a business is closing.