Wisconsin requires business owners to submit their Articles of Dissolution by mail or online. A professional service provider can also file your Articles of Dissolution for you.
Dissolution Requirements
LLC members need to agree to dissolve. Call the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to find out if you need to file a Final Return. It’s one of the final steps in the dissolution process, so take time to do it properly.
Dissolution Steps
The typical steps for dissolving an LLC are:
- Closing all tax accounts
- Having a Wisconsin LLC Operating Agreement
- Submitting the Articles of Dissolution paperwork to the Wisconsin Secretary of State
The fee for filing articles of dissolution in Wisconsin is $20.
Filing the Certificate of Dissolution
Once all necessary approvals have been obtained and all tax accounts have been closed, you can officially dissolve your Wisconsin LLC by filing a Certificate of Dissolution with the Wisconsin Secretary of State. Additionally, the Certificate of Dissolution requires specific information, including the LLC Name, filing date of the articles of organization, the reason for dissolution, and the effective date of the dissolution (if applicable).
Articles of Dissolution Form
Fill out the Articles of Dissolution Form with the required information, such as your Wisconsin business name and the date of dissolution. Pay the filing fee and submit the completed form to the Wisconsin Secretary of State’s office.
Reinstating an LLC
To reinstate an administratively dissolved LLC in Wisconsin, contact DFI at (608)261-7577 for the required forms.
LLC dissolution is the process of winding up a business entity. To dissolve your LLC in Wisconsin, submit Wisconsin Form 510, Articles of Dissolution to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). If an LLC fails to file an annual report within one year of its due date, DFI may initiate administrative dissolution.
Writing Articles of Dissolution
The articles typically require details about the organization, its decision to dissolve, and the allocation of remaining assets. Filing articles of dissolution helps avoid future fees and liability and provides closure.
Step-by-Step Guide
To file articles of organization in Wisconsin:
- Find the Articles of Organization forms online.
- Fill out the Articles.
- File the Articles with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
Wisconsin requires LLCs to appoint a registered agent authorized to accept official business correspondence. A filing fee of $100 is also required when submitting your Articles of Organization. Services like Zenbusiness and IncFile can guide you through the process.