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Form your business in Michigan

Start your LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Nonprofit in Michigan with a guided, step-by-step workflow tailored to your entity type - and know the state filing fee before you begin.

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Forming an LLC in Michigan costs $50 in state filing fees, which is among the cheapest in the country: 3 of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. A corporation files for $60 and a nonprofit for $20. Below: the fee table, what else you pay in year one, and the questions founders ask before filing here.

Michigan state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Michigan Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$50
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$60
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$20

Note: corp $60 min, share-based.

Estimated state filing fees, separate from EazeAccounts service fees. Some states set a minimum that can rise with authorized shares, and expedited or online filing may differ. Fees last verified May 2026; confirm the current amount with the Michigan Secretary of State before filing.

What an LLC costs every year in Michigan

Annual Statement

$25

February 15 each year Professional LLCs pay $75.

State tax on the LLC

Michigan has no franchise tax on LLCs. LLC income passes through to the owners' state income tax at a flat 4.25 percent. Some cities, including Detroit, levy their own income tax.

How long Michigan takes

Online filings usually process in about ten business days. Expedited service runs from $50 for 24 hours up to $1,000 for one hour.

What is different about Michigan

• Michigan's $50 filing fee and $25 annual statement make it one of the cheapest states to form and keep an LLC.
• The annual statement is due February 15 regardless of when the LLC was formed, except in the first year if formed after September 30.
• The resident agent must have a Michigan street address.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Michigan Secretary of State and tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Michigan street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.
EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.
Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Michigan. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.
Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Michigan

What is the annual fee for a Michigan LLC?: The Annual Statement is $25, due February 15 each year. Professional LLCs pay $75.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Michigan?: The Articles of Organization cost $50, one of the lowest filing fees in the country. Expedited processing starts at $50 for 24-hour service.
How long does Michigan take to approve an LLC?: Around ten business days for a standard online filing. Paid expedite options go down to one hour.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Michigan?: The Michigan state filing fee for an LLC is $50, paid once when you file the formation document. That is among the cheapest in the country: 3 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.
Do I need a registered agent in Michigan?: Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Michigan who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.
What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?: The state fee goes to the Michigan Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.
Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?: Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.

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Michigan state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Michigan Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$50
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$60
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$20

Note: corp $60 min, share-based.

What an LLC costs every year in Michigan

Annual Statement

$25

February 15 each year Professional LLCs pay $75.

State tax on the LLC

Michigan has no franchise tax on LLCs. LLC income passes through to the owners' state income tax at a flat 4.25 percent. Some cities, including Detroit, levy their own income tax.

How long Michigan takes

Online filings usually process in about ten business days. Expedited service runs from $50 for 24 hours up to $1,000 for one hour.

What is different about Michigan

• Michigan's $50 filing fee and $25 annual statement make it one of the cheapest states to form and keep an LLC.

• The annual statement is due February 15 regardless of when the LLC was formed, except in the first year if formed after September 30.

• The resident agent must have a Michigan street address.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Michigan Secretary of State and tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Michigan street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.

EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.

Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Michigan. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.

Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Michigan

What is the annual fee for a Michigan LLC?

The Annual Statement is $25, due February 15 each year. Professional LLCs pay $75.

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Michigan?

The Articles of Organization cost $50, one of the lowest filing fees in the country. Expedited processing starts at $50 for 24-hour service.

How long does Michigan take to approve an LLC?

Around ten business days for a standard online filing. Paid expedite options go down to one hour.

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Michigan?

The Michigan state filing fee for an LLC is $50, paid once when you file the formation document. That is among the cheapest in the country: 3 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.

Do I need a registered agent in Michigan?

Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Michigan who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.

What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?

The state fee goes to the Michigan Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.

Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?

Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.