Starting an LLC in Michigan
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Michigan costs $50 to file the Articles of Organization (form CSCL/CD-700) with the Corporations Division, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). After that, Annual Statement (form CSCL/CD-2700) is due february 15 of each year after the year of organization, though an LLC formed after September 30 skips the February 15 date immediately following formation; filing late adds a $50 penalty and the state now takes these only through its online portal.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (form CSCL/CD-700) | $50 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Statement (form CSCL/CD-2700) | $25 | February 15 of each year after the year of organization, though an LLC formed after September 30 skips the February 15 date immediately following formation; filing late adds a $50 penalty and the state now takes these only through its online portal. |
Registered agent
Michigan requires one. Every LLC must name a resident agent and give the street address of a registered office physically located in Michigan, since that address is where service of process and state mail is delivered.
What you owe after year one
February 15 of each year after the year of organization, though an LLC formed after September 30 skips the February 15 date immediately following formation; filing late adds a $50 penalty and the state now takes these only through its online portal.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Corporations Division, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization (form CSCL/CD-700)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Michigan?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-michigan.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Michigan?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization (form CSCL/CD-700) is $50.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Michigan?
The Articles of Organization (form CSCL/CD-700), filed with the Corporations Division, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Does Michigan require an annual report for an LLC?
February 15 of each year after the year of organization, though an LLC formed after September 30 skips the February 15 date immediately following formation; filing late adds a $50 penalty and the state now takes these only through its online portal.
Do I need a registered agent in Michigan?
Yes. Every LLC must name a resident agent and give the street address of a registered office physically located in Michigan, since that address is where service of process and state mail is delivered.