The ordinary LLC articles filing fee is $50. Optional expedited service, name reservation and third-party service fees are separate.
Official sourceWhat does Michigan charge to form and maintain an LLC?
| Formation document and method | File Articles of Organization with LARA through the MiBusiness Registry Portal or using the current paper form. State the purpose, registered office and resident agent. |
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| Formation charges | The ordinary LLC articles filing fee is $50. Optional expedited service, name reservation and third-party service fees are separate. |
| Recurring filing | An ordinary LLC files a $25 annual statement. Professional LLC filings use different requirements and fees. |
| First and later due dates | The statement is due February 15 each year after formation. If the LLC forms after September 30, it skips the February 15 immediately following formation. For example, an October 2026 LLC first files by February 15, 2028; a September 2026 LLC first files by February 15, 2027. |
| Registered agent and office | Maintain a Michigan registered office and resident agent. The agent can be a Michigan resident individual or an eligible domestic or authorized foreign corporation or LLC, with its office at the registered office. The LLC cannot act as its own resident agent. |
| Taxes and other costs | The $25 statement is not a tax return. Michigan Treasury registration and taxes depend on activity and tax classification. Sales and use tax, withholding, permits, paid agent service and optional expedited filing are outside these state entity fees. |
When does the first Michigan LLC report fall due?
The statement is due February 15 each year after formation. If the LLC forms after September 30, it skips the February 15 immediately following formation. For example, an October 2026 LLC first files by February 15, 2028; a September 2026 LLC first files by February 15, 2027.
An ordinary LLC files a $25 annual statement. Professional LLC filings use different requirements and fees.
Who can be the Michigan registered agent?
Maintain a Michigan registered office and resident agent. The agent can be a Michigan resident individual or an eligible domestic or authorized foreign corporation or LLC, with its office at the registered office. The LLC cannot act as its own resident agent.
What comes after the LLC filing?
Keep the accepted articles and operating agreement, obtain an EIN when needed and review Michigan Treasury business registration. Check local licenses and select the first February 15 deadline using the actual formation date, not just the formation year.
Use the EIN guide for founders without an SSN if it fits your situation. An EIN does not replace state tax registration.
Which costs are outside the state filing fees?
The $25 statement is not a tax return. Michigan Treasury registration and taxes depend on activity and tax classification. Sales and use tax, withholding, permits, paid agent service and optional expedited filing are outside these state entity fees.
Compare the known state charges in the calculator and the 50-state and DC fee table. If the business works elsewhere, review when another state can require registration before choosing a formation state.
Which official sources support these figures?
- LARA filing fee schedule - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Annual statement dates and fees - reviewed October 1, 2026
- LARA LLC questions and filing methods - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Michigan LLC Act, including agent eligibility - reviewed October 1, 2026
- Treasury new business registration - reviewed October 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an October Michigan LLC file the next February?
No. A formation after September 30 skips the immediately following February 15 statement. Its first statement is due the February after that.
Does a September 30 formation get the exception?
No. The official rule says after September 30, not on or after September 30.
How much is the Michigan LLC annual statement?
An ordinary LLC pays $25. Professional LLCs have different filings and fees.
Can a Michigan LLC be its own resident agent?
No. A qualifying individual or another eligible entity can serve, with a Michigan registered office.
Does the annual statement replace Michigan taxes?
No. LARA explicitly separates the annual statement from tax filings. Review Treasury registration for the business activity.
Official sources reviewed October 1, 2026. This guide covers an ordinary domestic LLC, not a personal legal or tax ruling. Government charges can change.