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Fill out our Michigan LLC intake form
Tell us your desired LLC name, Michigan address, and member names. We check name availability with LARA's MiBusiness Registry Portal before filing.
~3 minutes Compare Northwest Registered Agent renews at $125/yr after year one. · LegalZoom charges $149+ just for formation. · Michigan LLC Service renews at just $69/yr.
The process
How to form a Michigan LLC
in three simple steps
We handle the LARA filing, the registered agent paperwork, and the compliance reminders. You fill out one short form.
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We file your Articles of Organization
We prepare and submit Form CSCL/CD-700 to LARA through the MiBusiness Registry Portal. Standard processing is 2–5 business days. We list ourselves as your registered agent so your home address stays private.
2–5 business days03
Receive your approved LLC documents
You get your stamped Articles of Organization, operating agreement template, and EIN guide. We stay on as your registered agent and remind you every January before the February 15 annual statement deadline.
Done — you're official Michigan-based service
Filed in 2–5 business days
$50 state fee included
Michigan-only experts
Pricing
Michigan LLC cost breakdown.
No surprises at checkout.
Every plan includes the $50 Michigan LARA filing fee. What you see is what you pay.
Basic
$89
Michigan state fee included
Michigan Articles of Organization filed
Business name availability check
EIN application guide
Annual statement reminders (email)
Registered agent — not included
Get Basic → Most Popular
Standard
$129
Michigan state fee included
Michigan Articles of Organization filed
Business name availability check
EIN application guide
Annual statement reminders
Registered agent — year 1 included ($69/yr after)
Michigan operating agreement template
Get Standard → Pro
$179
24-hr expedited filing included
Everything in Standard
24-hour expedited LARA filing ($50 state fee covered)
EIN application filed for you
Custom AI-generated operating agreement
S-Corp election guidance
Landlord/real estate LLC setup checklist
Get Pro → Registered agent renews at $69/yr — cancel or transfer anytime. Change of agent filing ($5 state fee) handled by us.
Why Michigan LLC Service
The honest comparison.
Other services charge low upfront to lock you into expensive annual renewals. We don't.
| Feature | Michigan LLC Service | Northwest RA | LegalZoom | ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formation price (state fee incl.) | $89 | $89 | $149+ | $50+ |
| Registered agent — year 1 | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✗ $249 extra | ✓ Included |
| RA renewal (year 2+) | $69/yr | $125/yr | $299/yr | $199/yr |
| Michigan-only focus | ✓ | ✗ 50 states | ✗ 50 states | ✗ 50 states |
| Operating agreement | ✓ Standard+ | ✓ | ✓ | Paid add-on |
| Upsells during checkout | ✓ None | Some | Many | Some |
Common questions
Michigan LLC frequently
asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Michigan?
Michigan charges a $50 state filing fee for your Articles of Organization. Our Basic plan is $89 total — $39 service fee plus the $50 LARA fee. Standard is $129 and includes registered agent. Pro is $179 with expedited filing.
How long does Michigan LLC formation take?
Michigan's MiBusiness Registry Portal approves standard filings in 2–5 business days. Our Pro plan includes 24-hour expedited processing — LARA charges an extra $50 state fee, which we cover in the price.
What is a Michigan registered agent (resident agent)?
Michigan law (MCL 450.4207) requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent — a person or business with a physical Michigan address available Mon–Fri to receive legal documents. We serve as your agent so your home address stays off public LARA records.
What is Michigan's annual statement?
Michigan LLCs must file an Annual Statement with LARA by February 15 each year. The state fee is $25. Missing two consecutive statements results in automatic dissolution. We send you a reminder every January.
Do I need an operating agreement for my Michigan LLC?
Michigan doesn't legally require one, but every LLC should have one. It defines ownership percentages, profit splits, and member responsibilities. Without one, Michigan's default LLC statutes govern your business.
Can I form a Michigan LLC online?
Yes — Michigan's MiBusiness Registry Portal (launched June 2025) accepts all online LLC filings. We use this system to file your Articles of Organization on your behalf.
I already have an LLC — can you just be my registered agent?
Yes. We can take over as your registered agent for $69/yr. We handle the Certificate of Change filing with LARA (the state charges $5, which we cover). Contact us to get started.
What Michigan cities do you serve?
We form LLCs for businesses across all of Michigan — Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Saginaw, Owosso, and every other city statewide. LARA filings are statewide.
Serving businesses across Michigan
We file Michigan LLCs for businesses in every city and county statewide
Ready to start?
Your Michigan LLC is
minutes away.
Fill out our intake form, pay once, and we file your Michigan Articles of Organization with LARA. You'll have an official Michigan LLC within the week.
Start My Michigan LLC — $89 TotalState fee included · No monthly fees · $69/yr registered agent renewal