Reference · verified September 2026
Michigan LLC facts and fees.
Every number, one page.
The reference we use ourselves — state fees, deadlines, forms, and timelines, kept current by a team that files with LARA every week. Cite freely.
Michigan state fees (LARA)
| Filing | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form CD-700) | $50 | One-time, filed with LARA — creates the LLC |
| 24-hour expedited review | +$50 | Optional state fee on top of the $50 filing |
| Annual statement | $25/yr | Due February 15 every year |
| Certificate of Amendment (CD-715) | $25 | Name, purpose, or management changes |
| Certificate of Assumed Name / DBA (CD-541) | $25 | Operate under an additional name |
| Change of registered agent (CD-520) | $5 | Switch agents anytime |
| Certificate of Dissolution (CD-731) | $10 | Formally close the LLC |
| Certificate of Good Standing | ~$10 | Ordered from LARA |
| EIN (federal tax ID) | $0 | Issued free by the IRS |
The dates and rules that catch people
- February 15 — annual statement deadline, every year, $25. Two missed years → the state can dissolve your LLC.
- ~10 business days — typical standard processing; next business day with the $50 expedite.
- Registered agent is mandatory — a Michigan street address (no P.O. boxes) available during business hours. Serving as your own agent puts your address on the permanent public record.
- No general Michigan business license exists — anyone selling you one is selling paper. City and industry licenses can still apply.
- EIN is free from the IRS — needed for banking and hiring.
- Domestic LLCs are currently BOI-exempt (FinCEN 2025 interim rule) — decline any BOI/CTA upsell.
- Single-member LLCs are disregarded for federal tax — profits flow to Schedule C unless you elect otherwise (e.g., S-Corp via Form 2553).
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Fees verified against LARA September 2026. State fees change occasionally — the current fee schedule at michigan.gov/lara controls. This page is general information, not legal advice.