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- Visit the Illinois Secretary of State website or call (217) 524-8008.
- How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Illinois? $150 filing fee + franchise tax ($25 minimum) + optional $100 expedite fee. Franchise tax is $1.50 per $1,000 on paid-in capital.
- How do I get a copy of my article of Incorporation in Illinois?
- Obtaining a copy of your article of incorporation can vary depending on the state. Keep a copy in a safe, accessible place for loans, bank accounts, contracts. If lost, you may need to file paperwork and pay a fee for a new copy.
- We can help obtain certified copies of company documents filed with the Illinois Secretary of State. Visit our website or call to get a quote.
- How long does it take to get Articles of Incorporation in Illinois? Typically incorporation filings can take up to 10 business days to be processed. However, there is also a 24-hour expedited service for an additional $250.
- Regular processing of articles of incorporation takes about four weeks, plus an additional two or three days to mail the final documents. Regular filing time for an LLC is between seven and ten business days. Expedited filing time only takes about 24 hours, although additional fees will apply.
- The filing fee for an Illinois Articles of Incorporation is $150.
- If you intend to establish a limited liability company in Illinois, you’ll need to pay some mandatory costs, and possibly some optional ones too. Mandatory costs include government fees associated with required state forms. Optional costs include those for professional services or those for private companies that assist you in filing the necessary forms.
- If you are interested in setting up your business as an Illinois corporation, the process is very simple and can be broken down into three major steps: Filing the Articles of Incorporation with the Illinois Secretary of State. Creating the corporation’s corporate bylaws. Choosing your initial director(s).
- Yes, you can convert your existing business to a professional corporation in Illinois by filing articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State.
- Illinois corporation not in good standing refers to a corporation in the state of Illinois that has failed to comply with the state’s requirements for reporting and paying fees.
- In order to form a corporation in Illinois, you must file Articles of Incorporation with the Illinois Secretary of State, appoint a registered agent, and obtain a Certificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State.
- To appoint a registered agent in Illinois, you must provide the name and address of the registered agent on the Articles of Incorporation when filing with the Secretary of State.
- Filing the Articles of Organization takes 10 days online or by mail, but can be expedited for an additional fee.
- Fees for certified copies for your Illinois LLC vary based on processing options.
