Are you looking to incorporate in Michigan? Are you trying to learn about Michigan incorporation or corporation laws? The following summary can get you started on your path to incorporation.
| Secretary of State Contact Information | Bureau of Commercial Services Corporations Division P.O. Box 30702 Lansing, MI 48909-8202 (517) 241-6470 (517) 334-8048 (Mich. fax filing service) |
| Secretary of State Address | www.michigan.gov/cis/ |
| Corporation Filing Fees | The fee for filing Articles of Incorporation is $60, up to 20,000 authorized shares of stock. |
| Corporation Name Reservation Information and Fees | Michigan incorporators may reserve a corporate name by filing an Application for Reservation of Name on Form C&S-540 with the Corporations Division accompanied by a $10 fee. |
| Incorporation Forms | http://www.michigan.gov |
| Periodic Corporation Reporting Requirements | Michigan corporations must file a recently simplified annual report form. The annual report form is not available online. The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services mails the form to corporations each year. The form carries a $15 charge. |
| Corporation Tax Forms | www.michigan.gov/treasury |
| Corporate Tax Summary | Corporations engaged in a business activity in Michigan whose adjusted gross receipts are $250,000 or more in a tax year are required to file a Single Business Tax (SBT) return. |
| “S” Corporation Information | Michigan recognizes the federal S corporation provision. The subchapter S election is automatic and no state specific forms need be filed to make the subchapter S election. However, S corporations remain subject to the SBT. |
Are you ready to form your Corporation or LLC today?
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