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Quick Notes on Incorporating in Michigan


Processing time State fees Our fee
10 business days
on average
2 days with Expedited Filing
with $50 expedite fee
$60
C-Corp or S-Corp
$50
LLC
Michigan has an average incorporation processing time of 10 business days, which can be expedited to 2 days with Expedited Filing for an additional state fee of $50.

The state of Michigan requires a fee of $60 to form a C-Corp or S-Corp, and a fee of $50 to form an LLC (Limited Liability Company).

These Michigan state fees are in addition to our incorporation fee, which is $174 for our Standard Package, $297 for our Premier Package, or $699 for our Venture Package.


Michigan maintenance requirements for C-Corps and S-Corps
Every corporation is required to file an Annual Statement each year. The bureau sends a pre-printed form to the registered office of each company 90 days before the due date, which is May 15 of the year following your company's incorporation. You can also complete this filing online at the following website: https://www6.dleg.state.mi.us/corpsfilings/.


Michigan maintenance requirements for LLCs
Every limited liability company is required to file an Annual Statement each year. The bureau sends a pre-printed form to the registered office of each company 90 days before the due date. If the Limited Liability Company is formed before September 30, it is required to file an annual statement on February 15 immediately succeeding its formation. A Limited Liability Company formed after September 30 need not file a statement on the February 15 immediately succeeding its formation. You can also complete this filing online at the following website: https://www6.dleg.state.mi.us/corpsfilings/.