How to Start an LLC in the of State of Michigan
Limited Liability Company is a business structure helps to pass-through the taxes. It provides legal protection without double taxation. It can be created with one owner/member only and a member can either be a person or a legal entity is registered with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs as a Corporation.
Following are the restricted keywords or prohibited except as authorized under rules and regulations issued by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture may need a prior approval before filing the incorporation, articles to conduct business in the State of Michigan.
- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR
- ACADEMY
- ACCOUNTANT
- ACUPUNCTURIST
- ADJUSTER
- ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITY
- AFIDS
- AGRICULTURAL FAIR SOCIETIES
- AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT OPERATION
- AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT VEHICLE
- ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS
- ALTIUS
- AMBULANCE
- AMBULANCE OPERATION
- AMERICAN ESPIRITO SPORT FRATERNITE
- AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE
- ANIMAL TECHNICIAN
- ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIST
- APOTHECARY
- ARCHITECT
- ARCHITECTURE
- A.T. (Athletic Trainer)
- A.T.C. (Athletic Trainer Certified)
- A.T.L.
- ATTORNEY
- AUDIOLOGIST
- AUDIOMETRIST
- AUTHORITY
- BAIL BOND
- BANC
- BANCORP
- BANK
- BANK HOLDING COMPANY
- BANKING
- BANQUE
- BARBER
- BONDING
- BOXER
- BOXING PROMOTER
- BRIDGE
- BROKER-DEALER
- BRINE PIPELINE
- BUILDER
- BUILDING AND LOAN
- BUREAU OF MICHIGAN
- BURIAL
- C.A.
- CANAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
- CARNIVAL-AMUSEMENT RIDE OPERATOR
- C.A.T.
- CEMETERY
- CENTRAL LIQUIDITY
- CENTRAL LIQUIDITY FACILITY
- CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT
- CERTIFIED ACUPUNCTURIST
- CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER
- CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER
- CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
- CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
- CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
- CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER
- CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
- CHILD CARE ORGANIZATION
- CHIROPODICAL
- CHIROPODIST
- CHIROPODY
- CHIROPRACTIC
- CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN
- CHIROPRACTOR
- CITIUS
- CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS
- CITIZENS DISTRICT COUNCIL
- CITY OF
- CIVIL AIR PATROL
- CLF
- CLINICAL AUDIOLOGIST
- COLLECTION AGENCY
- COLLEGE
- COMMODITY CREDIT
- COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION
- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- COMMUNITY PLANNER
- CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST
- CONVALESCENT CENTER
- CO-OP
- COOPERATIVE
- COSMETOLOGIST
- COSMETOLOGY
- C.O.T.
- C.O.T.A.
- COUNTY OF
- COUNSELOR
- CREDIT COMMODITY
- CREDIT COMMODITY CORPORATION
- CREDIT LIFE
- CREDIT UNION
- CREDIT UNION SERVICE ORGANIZATION
- CREMATION
- CREMATORY
- CUSO
- DAY CARE CENTER
- D.C.
- D.D.S.
- DEA
- DEBT MANAGEMENT
- DENTAL ASSISTANT
- DENTAL HYGIENIST
- DENTIST
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
- DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN
- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
- DEPOSIT
- DEPOSIT INSURANCE
- DETECTIVE AGENCY
- DHHS
- DIETITIAN
- DIPLOMATE IN OSTEOPATHY
- D.M.D.
- D.O.
- DOCTOR (AND DR.)
- DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC
- DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY
- DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
- DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
- DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHY
- DOCTOR OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
- DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
- D.P.M.
- DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
- DRUGGIST
- DRUGSTORE
- D.V.M.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGIST
- ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
- ELECTRICIAN
- ELECTROLOGIST
- ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INSTRUCTOR
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
- EMIGRANT AGENT
- EMPLOYMENT AGENT
- EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- E.M.S.
- E.M.T.
- ENDODONTIST
- ENGINEER
- ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- ESTHETICIAN
- EXTENDED CARE FACILITY
- FAMILY ADVISOR
- FAMILY CONSULTANT
- FAMILY COUNSELOR
- FAMILY GUIDANCE ADVISOR
- FAMILY GUIDANCE CONSULTANT
- FAMILY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
- FAMILY RELATIONS COUNSELOR
- FAMILY THERAPIST
- FARM CREDIT SYSTEM INSURANCE CORPORATION
- FBI
- FEDERAL
- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- FEDERAL DEPOSIT
- FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
- FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
- FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
- FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
- FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
- FEDERAL INTERMEDIATE CREDIT BANK
- FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
- FHA
- FIDUCIARY
- FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN
- FOOT SPECIALIST
- FORTIUS
- FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES
- FREE STANDING SURGICAL OUTPATIENT FACILITY
- FUNERAL DIRECTOR
- FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT
- GIVE A HOOT, DON’T POLLUTE
- GOVERNMENT
- GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
- GRAIN DEALER
- GUARDIAN
- GUARDIANSHIP
- HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
- HCFA
- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION
- HEALTH CARE CENTER
- HEALTH CENTER
- HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
- HEARING AID AUDIOLOGIST
- HEARING AID DEALER
- HEARING AID SALESPERSON
- HEARING AID TRAINEE
- HEARING THERAPIST
- HHS
- HMO
- HOME AND HOUSING FINANCE
- HOME AND HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
- HOME FOR THE AGED
- HOMELAND SAFETY
- HOMELAND SECURITY
- HOME LOAN
- HORTICULTURAL FAIR SOCIETIES
- HOSPICE
- HOSPITAL
- HOSPITALS
- HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE
- HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY
- HUD
- HVAC
- IMMIGRATION CLERICAL ASSISTANT
- INDUSTRIAL AUDIOLOGIST
- INDUSTRIAL BANK
- INSTITUTE
- INSURANCE
- INVESTMENT ADVISOR
- JOINT VENTURE
- LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
- LAND SURVEYOR
- LAND SURVEYING
- LAWYER
- L.B.S.W.
- L.D.
- LEIN
- LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINER
- LICENSED BACHELOR’S SOCIAL WORKER
- LICENSED COUNSELOR
- LICENSED DIETITIAN
- LICENSED HEARING AID DEALER
- LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
- LICENSED MARRIAGE COUNSELOR
- LICENSED MASTER’S SOCIAL WORKER
- LICENSED NUTRITIONIST
- LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
- LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
- LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
- LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
- LICENSED RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
- LICENSED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
- LIEN
- LIMITED LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
- LIMITED LICENSED MARRIAGE COUNSELOR
- LIMITED LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
- LIMITED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER
- LITTLE LEAGUE
- LITTLE LEAGUER
- LIVESTOCK DEALER
- L.M.F.T.
- L.M.S.W.
- L.N.
- LOAN
- LOTTERY
- LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
- L.P.C.
- L.P.N.
- L.P.T.
- L.R.C.P.
- L.R.T.
- MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATION CONTRACTOR
- MANICURIST
- MARITAL COUNSELOR
- MARITAL THERAPIST
- MARRIAGE ADVISOR
- MARRIAGE CONSULTANT
- MARRIAGE GUIDANCE ADVISOR
- MARRIAGE GUIDANCE CONSULTANT
- MARRIAGE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
- MARRIAGE RELATIONS ADVISOR
- MARRIAGE RELATIONS CONSULTANT
- MARRIAGE RELATIONS COUNSELOR
- MAUSOLEUM
- MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
- M.D.
- MEDICAID
- MEDICAL FIRST RESPONSE SERVICE
- MEDICARE
- MEDICINE STORE
- MONTESSORI
- MORTGAGE
- MORTICIAN
- MORTUARY SCIENCE
- MUTUAL
- NATIONAL
- NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL CREDIT CORPORATION
- NATIONAL CREDIT UNION
- NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION
- NATIONAL CREDIT UNION BOARD
- NATIONAL CREDIT UNION SHARE INSURANCE FUND
- NATURAL HAIR CULTURIST
- NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS
- NCUA
- NCUSIF
- NONPROFIT HOUSING
- NONPROFIT HOUSING COOPERATIVE
- NONTRANSPORT PREHOSPITAL LIFE SUPPORT OPERATION
- NONTRANSPORT PREHOSPITAL LIFE SUPPORT VEHICLE
- NURSE ANESTHETIST
- NURSE MIDWIFE
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- NURSERY
- NURSING CENTER
- NURSING HOME
- NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR
- NUTRITIONIST
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REGISTERED
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
- OCULARIST
- O.D.
- OLYMPIAD
- OLYMPIAN
- OLYMPIC
- OPIC
- OPTOMETRIST
- ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON
- ORAL PATHOLOGIST
- ORTHODONTIST
- OSTEOPATH
- OSTEOPATHIC PRACTITIONER
- OSTEOPATHY
- O.T.
- O.T.R.
- OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT
- OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
- P.A.
- PAN-AMERICAN
- PARALYMPIAD and PARALYMPIC
- PARAMEDIC
- PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- PAWNBROKER
- PEDIATRIC DENTIST
- PERIODONTIST
- PERSONNEL AGENCY
- PHA
- PHARMACIST
- PHARMACY
- PHYSICAL THERAPIST
- PHYSICAL THERAPY
- PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN
- PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT
- PHYSIOTHERAPIST
- PLUMBER
- PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
- PODIATRIC
- PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
- PODIATRIST
- PODIATRY
- POLICE
- POLYGRAPH EXAMINER
- POLYGRAPHER
- PRESCRIPTIONS
- PRIVATE DETECTIVE
- PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
- PRIVATE OVERSEAS INVESTMENT
- PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD
- PRIVATE SECURITY POLICE
- PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
- PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR
- PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING
- PROSTHODONTIST
- PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANT
- PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINER
- PSYCHOLOGIST
- P.T.
- P.T.T.
- PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
- PUBLIC HOUSING
- PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
- PURE MICHIGAN
- R.A.
- RAILROAD or RAILWAY
- R.C.P.
- R.D.
- R.D.A.
- R.D.H.
- REAL ESTATE BROKER
- REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
- REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
- REAL ESTATE VALUATION SPECIALIST
- RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE
- RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION
- REDEVELOPMENT
- REFRIGERATION
- REGISTERED ACCOUNTANT
- REGISTERED ACUPUNCTURIST
- REGISTERED AUCTIONEER
- REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
- REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
- REGISTERED DIETITIAN
- REGISTERED FORESTER
- REGISTERED NURSE
- REGISTERED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
- REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE
- REGISTERED SANITARIAN
- REGISTERED SOCIAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- REHABILITATION CENTER
- REIT
- RESERVE
- RESIDENTIAL BUILDER
- RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATION CONTRACTOR
- RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
- RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
- RIDING STABLE
- RIVER IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
- R.N.
- R.PH.
- R.P.T.
- R.S.
- R.S.S.T.
- R.T.
- RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
- SAFETY AND COLLATERAL DEPOSIT
- SANITARIAN
- SANITARIUM
- SAVINGS
- SAVINGS AND LOAN
- SCHOOL
- SECONDHAND DEALER
- SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
- SECRET SERVICE
- SECRET SERVICE UNIFORMED DIVISION
- SECRET SOCIETY
- SECURITY
- SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR
- SECURITY GUARD AGENCY
- SHARE INSURANCE
- SKI LIFT OPERATOR
- SMOKEY BEAR
- SOCIAL SECURITY
- SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT
- SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
- SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM
- SOCIAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- SOCIAL WORKER
- SSA
- SSI
- STATE OF MICHIGAN
- STATE LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
- SUMMER RESORT
- SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM
- SURETY
- SURVEYOR
- T.A.
- TELEPHONE
- TELEGRAPH
- TITLE
- TOWNSHIP OF
- TRAINED ATTENDANT
- TRUST
- TRUSTEE
- TUNNEL
- U.D.
- UNDERTAKER
- UNION DEPOT
- UNITED STATES
- UNITED STATES CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- UNITED STATES HOUSING AUTHORITY
- UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE
- UNITED STATES MINT
- UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
- UNITED STATES SAVINGS BOND
- UNIVERSITY
- U.S.
- USHA
- U.S. MARSHAL
- U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE
- U.S. MINT
- U.S.S.S.
- VAULT
- VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT WARRANTOR
- VETERINARIAN
- VETERINARY
- VETERINARY DOCTOR
- VETERINARY SURGEON
- VILLAGE OF
- V.M.D.
- WARRANTOR
- WATERSHED COUNCIL
- WOODSEY OWL
Basic Requirements to file an LLC in Michigan
You need to know following information first before filing the Articles of Organization:
Forms and fees
All LLCs are required to pay the filing fee for articles of organization in the state.
Expected time of processing
It will take 2-3 working days to process your articles of organization in the state of Michigan.
Naming Requirements
Under the law of the state of Michigan, an LLC must use the words LLC, Limited Liability Company, L.L.C.
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Remember! Your LLC proposed name must be different to existing name registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regularity Affairs. It should not be similar too.
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An LLC can reserve his name for the period of six months by filing the Application for Reservation of Name”.
File Articles of Organization in the state of Michigan
You need to fill the articles with the following points:
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Write the LLC’s name
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Write the primary address of the LLC
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What is the purpose of setting up an LLC in the state of Michigan?
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Provide the name of the registered agent in the State of Michigan
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Write the address of LLC’s registered agent.
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Provide the mailing address of LLC’s registered agent
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Write if the LLC’s has been opened as perpetual or for the specific period of time.
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Write either the LLC is a “Manager managed” or a “Member Managed”
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Signature of the organizer of the company
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A Non US Resident is also eligible to register an LLC in Michigan
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A Limited Liability Company can also be used a Corporation or an S Corporation for the tax purposes only.
Who is a Registered Agent?
A registered agent services can be served by a person or a commercial entity is registered withe the LARA. It is a must for an LLC carry business legal documentation. It is compulsory for the registered agent to have a permanent street address in the state of Michigan.
What is an Operating Agreement?
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Opening an LLC in the state of Michigan does not require an operating agreement.
An operating Agreement provides information about the members’ obligations and limitations. It is written to cover economic and governance structure of your LLC.
An Operating Agreement is a list that provides information about the members, their limitations, and obligations. Some Organizations and banks may request you this document. It is written to cover governance and economic structure of your LLC.
Employer Identification Number
A Limited Liability Company is required to obtain an Employer Identification Number to open bank account and filing taxes.
Sales and Use Tax License
You need to register with the Michigan department of Treasury if you are selling goods or hiring employees. Through e-registration application, you can register online.
ANNUAL STATEMENT
All LLCs are required to submit annual report having following information:
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Names and address of all members and managers
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Each manager and member is a licensed person
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Annual statements must be filed no later than Feb 5 of each year
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You will pay $25 as annual statement filing fee
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You can fill Annual Statements online as CSCL/CD-2700 pre-printed Annual Report for LLCs is sent to the registered agent too.
Michigan Trademark Registration
A trademark differentiates your goods to goods and products or similar available in the market. You need to provide following information while filing an application for trademark registration:
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Trademarks
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Service Marks
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Place and date of first use
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The name of applicant
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Write the name of state or county
Useful Links:
http://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-43519_43529---,00.html
