What an LLC Costs in Michigan
The Michigan LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The filing fee for Articles of Organization (Form 700) for a Michigan LLC is $50.00, nonrefundable. Optional expedited service costs extra: $50 for 24-hour service or $100 for same-day service on formation documents, with 2-hour ($500) and 1-hour ($1,000) same-day options also offered. MCL 450.5101(1)(b); LARA Form 700 (Articles of Organization); LARA Form 272 (Expedited Service Request)
| LLC filing fee | The filing fee for Articles of Organization (Form 700) for a Michigan LLC is $50.00, nonrefundable. Optional expedited service costs extra: $50 for 24-hour service or $100 for same-day service on formation documents, with 2-hour ($500) and 1-hour ($1,000) same-day options also offered. Form 700 notes that LLCs whose initial membership interests are held mostly by veterans may qualify for a fee waiver (MCL 450.5101). |
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| Annual report | Every Michigan LLC (and every foreign LLC authorized in Michigan) must file an annual statement listing its resident agent and registered office by February 15 each year. An LLC formed after September 30 does not need to file on the February 15 immediately after its formation. The fee is $25.00 through September 30, 2027, and $15.00 if paid after September 30, 2027. LARA says an LLC that fails to file the annual statement is no longer in good standing after two years, and its name becomes available to other entities. |
Where to get help in Michigan
More Michigan starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in Michigan
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FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Michigan?
The filing fee for Articles of Organization (Form 700) for a Michigan LLC is $50.00, nonrefundable. Optional expedited service costs extra: $50 for 24-hour service or $100 for same-day service on formation documents, with 2-hour ($500) and 1-hour ($1,000) same-day options also offered.
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Michigan?
Every Michigan LLC (and every foreign LLC authorized in Michigan) must file an annual statement listing its resident agent and registered office by February 15 each year. An LLC formed after September 30 does not need to file on the February 15 immediately after its formation. The fee is $25.00 through September 30, 2027, and $15.00 if paid after September 30, 2027. LARA says an LLC that fails to file the annual statement is no longer in good standing after two years, and its name becomes available to other entities.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.