Initial Filing Fee
The Michigan LLC Online Filing Fee is a one-time $50 fee. You must also provide details like the LLC’s name and registered agent’s information when you submit your Articles of Organization. This can be checked for availability through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). If available, fill out a Name Reservation application to reserve the name for 6 months.
Annual Maintenance
You’ll need to pay an Annual LLC Fee of $25 per year. This fee is due by February 15 each year for standard LLCs and up to $75 per year for professional LLCs. Additionally, you may need to pay unemployment insurance if you are employing others.
- Annual Report Fee: $25/year
- Possible Professional LLC Fee: Up to $75/year
- Unemployment Insurance: Varies
Extras
Depending on your business activities, you may require extra Business Licenses and Permits, such as a sales and use tax license for businesses selling products directly to consumers. If you need a certified copy of the Articles, there is an additional $16 fee.
FAQs
How hard is it to get an LLC in Michigan?
It is relatively straightforward as long as you pay the required fees and properly file all necessary documents.
What is the total cost to form an LLC in Michigan?
The initial cost is $50, with an ongoing annual fee of $25. Other potential costs include business licenses, permits, and a $16 fee for a certified copy of the Articles.
What’s the cheapest way to form an LLC?
The least expensive way to form an LLC is to file it yourself, avoiding any additional legal fees.
Mailing Address
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909.