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Business Entity Formation
Business entities are formed by registration with the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.
Limited Liability Company
Filing a Domestic LLC (for profit company, first registered in Michigan) is a $50 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Expedited service is available at one hour, two hours, same day, and 24 hour turnaround for a fee. Annual reports are due on or before May 15 of each year beginning the year after incorporation.
Filing a Foreign LLC (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $50 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Expedited service is available at one hour, two hours, same day, and 24 hour turnaround for a fee.Annual reports are due on or before May 15 of each year beginning the year after incorporation.
Corporation
Filing a Domestic Corporation (for profit company, first registered in Michigan) is a $60 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Expedited service is available at one hour, two hours, same day, and 24 hour turnaround for a fee. Annual reports are due on or before May 15 of each year beginning the year after incorporation. The initial fee is a minimum of $60 and is based on the number of authorized shares.
Filing a Foreign Corporation (for profit company, first registered elsewhere) is a $60 initial filing fee, $25 annual fee, and may not be submitted online. Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Expedited service is available at one hour, two hours, same day, and 24 hour turnaround for a fee.Annual reports are due on or before May 15 of each year beginning the year after incorporation.
Sole Proprietor
A sole proprietor business does not require registration with the state.
DBA (Doing Business As) or Fictitious Business Name
Sole proprietorships and general partnerships using a business name other than the legal names of the owner(s) must file an Assumed Name Certificate with the county clerk under which the person(s) will do business. Corporations, LLCs, LLPs, and limited partnerships register an assumed name as part of their required business filings with the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.
Business Licenses
Business licenses in Michigan are issued through the City or County. For more information on business licenses in Michigan visit their website.
Professional Licenses
There are a number of professions that require a state license in Michigan. For more information on professional licenses, visit this website.
State Income Tax
Michigan does have a state income tax for individuals. Michigan does have a state income tax for corporations. Visit this website for more information on business income taxes in Michigan.
Michigan does not have a franchise tax for corporations. There is no additional franchise tax beyond the annual report fee.
State Sales Tax
Michigan does have a state sales tax. Visit this website for more information on sales taxes in Michigan. Apply for an Michigan sales tax permit here. This site is the login to the Michigan One Stop and will allow you to apply for sales tax as well as other licenses and permits.
Employer Assistance
The state of Michigan administers labor and employment issues through the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance information for employers in Michigan is available at this website.
Unemployment insurance information for workers in Michigan is available at this location.
Workers' Compensation
Information for employers in Michigan regarding Worker's Compensation is available from the Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency website.
Occupational Health & Safety
Michigan provides Occupational Health & Safety support through Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Visit their website.
Resources for Starting a Business in Michigan