Michigan LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization (Form CSCL/CD-700) |
| Filing office | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division |
| State filing fee | $50 |
| Name reservation (optional) | — |
| Annual report | $25; due February 15 each year, starting the year after formation (an LLC formed after September 30 does not file the following February 15). Michigan calls it the Annual Statement. Professional LLCs pay $75. |
| Also know | Annual Statement is $25 and due every February 15 (first one the year after formation). Online filings are paid by credit card only. |
| State tax registration | Register through Michigan Treasury Online (MTO) for a sales tax license and, with employees, withholding. The state says you do not have to wait for the license to arrive before selling at retail |
| Registered agent | Required: a resident agent at a registered office with a Michigan street address |
| Processing time | The state does not publish a standard processing time on its FAQ or form instructions. |
Your total with MFA
| Package | MFA fee | State fee | Due at formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | $150 | $50 | $200 |
| Formation + Business Setup | $249 | $50 | $299 |
| Complete Launch | $649 | $50 | $699 |
MFA fees are one-time and never renew. See what each package includes, or add monthly bookkeeping from $199/month.
Sources
- www.michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/cscl/NonImages_new/Corps/forms/272_08-15.pdf?rev=222fc0153eee4073b4c223eb82522735&hash=9658783CA241B88A114AD0C03D91C42E
- www.michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/cscl/NonImages_new/Corps/forms/llc/700-0725.pdf
- www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/frequently-asked-questions
- www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/michigan-business-roadmap/annual-reports-and-annual-statements
- www.michigan.gov/taxes/business-taxes/sales-use-tax/information/sales-tax-license-faq
Facts checked against the official sources above as of October 20, 2026. State fees change; we confirm the current fee before invoicing. MFA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We prepare and file formation documents based on the information you provide. Educational information, not tax or legal advice.