Steps to Registering a Business in Illinois
- Name your business
- Appoint a registered agent
- Register the business structure
- Complete tax registration
- Register electronically through MyTax Illinois
- Complete and mail Form REG-1
- Visit one of the IDOR offices
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Illinois
- Assist with planning, analysis, capital access, and research
- Located throughout Illinois
Essential Steps to Register Your Business
- Determine your business structure
- Visit your County Clerk’s Office to register the business name
- Write a business plan to create a successful business
Consider buying insurance to protect assets. Registering an LLC costs $150; assumed names range from $5-$50 depending on the county. Check ilsos.gov/corparticles for electronic filing of incorporation articles. LLCs must meet naming and formation requirements while partnerships need to submit registration forms in person or by mail.