Requirement to File LLC in Wisconsin:
- All Wisconsin LLCs are required to register with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions to conduct business.
- The Articles of Organization must be filed with the state to register LLC.
- The proposed name must be submitted and you also have an option to reserve the name before filing an original Articles of Organization for LLC registration in Wisconsin.
- Designate a registered agent to receive service of process and other official communications on your behalf. Registered Agent can either be a person or a legal entity registered with the state. You can also serve a registered agent to your newly formed LLC.
- You can register LLC as a member managed or a manager managed LLC (See below for more details)
- A person(s) who signs and delivers the articles of organization for filing to the Department of Financial Institutions and organizer can be more than one person.
- A limited liability company may be organized for any lawful purpose in the state of Wisconsin.
- Check the entity name before filing the article, to make sure it is available to avoid rejection of your article.
- State filing processing time is 1-2 working days.
- The duration of the company if other than perpetual must be mentioned,
- Any other provisions not inconsistent with law, which the members elect to set out in the certificate of formation must be disclosed.
- Provide members' information, including name and address.
- Provide social security number of at least one member to apply for the employer identification number (Not applicable for a non US resident).
- Principal Office-REQUIRED: Include street number, street, city, state and zip code. (PO Box is not acceptable).
- Wisconsin LLC can be incorporated with one member only.
- The Wisconsin Articles of amendment must be filed if there is any change in the business name or members of the LLC.
- Annual report must be filed to keep the WI LLC in good standing.
- We have customized online form to file 24/7.
LLC’s may have as many managers/members as they wish:
Member Managed LLC:
An LLC that is managed solely by its members(s) (i.e. its owner(s)). An LLC member is an owner of an LLC; in other words, an LLC member is the equivalent of a corporate shareholder.
Manager-Managed LLC:
An LLC that is managed by at least one manager. An LLC manager is a person appointed by the LLC member(s) to manage the day-to-day operations of the LLC; an LLC Manager is the equivalent of a corporate director. LLC members may be appointed as an/the LLC manager.
How to File Taxes of Wisconsin LLC:
- You will file form 1040, if it is a single member LLC
- You will file form 1065, if it is multi-member LLC and K-1 must be distributed to all members of the LLC to file their taxes.
- You can also treat the LLC as an S Corporation and you will file the election with the IRS and the state (if applicable).
- Member(s) of the LLC may have withhold taxes for the Federal and State to avoid late filing penalties with the interest.
Annual Report Filing:
- All LLCs are required to file a Wisconsin Annual Report yearly with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
- Your LLC can either be terminated or admin dissolve, if you do not file on time.
- You file annually annual report to update member(s) and the other information up to date with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
Register LLC in WI as a Non Resident:
A non resident also can register an LLC in Wisconsin without a social security number.
Note: The LLC must be incorporated in the state of Wisconsin to conduct business.
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