Form a Michigan LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Michigan LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Michigan | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Statement | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Michigan LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
Michigan LLCs file an Annual Statement every year. It is due February 15 each year. The first one is due February 15 of the year after formation, except that an LLC formed after September 30 skips the February 15 immediately following its formation.
You also need a registered agent in Michigan every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Michigan address and are there in business hours.
- Annual Statements must be filed online through the MiBusiness Registry Portal. LARA no longer accepts paper annual statements.
- Articles of Organization (Form CSCL/CD-700) can be completed and filed online through the same portal.
What a "$0" Michigan LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Michigan filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Michigan filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Michigan filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Michigan filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Michigan?
Michigan charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Michigan LLCs file an Annual Statement every year. It is due February 15 each year.
What are the yearly costs of a Michigan LLC?
Michigan LLCs file an Annual Statement every year. It is due February 15 each year. You also need a registered agent in Michigan every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Michigan LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Michigan?
No. The Michigan filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
