Form an LLC in Michigan
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $175 on Standard.
State filing fee
$50
Typical processing
14 days
Annual report
$25 / yr
Michigan LLCs file with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The $50 filing fee is among the lowest in the Midwest and the annual report at $25 (due February 15) is genuinely cheap. Processing runs about two weeks standard, with one-day expedited filing available.
Michigan is a strong choice for founders operating in the Great Lakes region and for cost-conscious founders generally. The total five-year cost of maintaining a Michigan LLC is among the lowest of any state.
Best for: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Great Lakes operators; cost-conscious founders.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $50 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 14 days |
| Annual report fee | $25 |
| Annual report due | February 15 every year |
| Premium expedited fee | $100 (1-day filing) |
- The $25 annual statement fee is among the cheapest in the country.
- Premium plans use the $100 expedited state fee for one-business-day filing.
How we file your Michigan LLC
- 1
File the Articles of Organization with LARA
We file Articles of Organization with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The $50 fee is paid online.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Michigan operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Michigan annual statements are due February 15 each year with a $25 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Michigan annual statement due?
February 15 each year, regardless of the LLC formation date. The fee is $25.
Can a non-resident own a Michigan LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Michigan.
Ready to form your Michigan LLC?
Total from $175 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.