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How to Incorporate in Michigan (MI)There are three ways to incorporate your business in Michigan: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Active Filings. Whatever method you chose, this section will provide you the basic information you need to know about MI filings. MI Corporate Name EndingsThe name shall contain the word "Corporation", "Company", "Incorporated", or "Limited", or the abbreviation. The name shall not indicate that the corporation was formed for a purpose other than one or more of the purposes permitted in the articles. The name shall be distinguishable from the corporate name of domestic or foreign corporations, domestic or foreign limited partnerships, or currently reserved names. The name cannot use words "Bank", "Industrial Bank", "Deposit", "Surety", "Security", "Trust", or "Trust Company". Michigan Articles of Incorporation RequirementsDirector Information* Minimum Number - One or more. * Residence Requirements. - No provision. * Age Requirements - None. * Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation. Officer Information* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation. Stock Information* An increase in the shares may cause an increase in the initial filing fee. Yearly Requirements* Annual Statements * Domestic and foreign corporations, transacting business, employing capital or persons, owning or managing property in Michigan, must file an annual report with the Department of Commerce by May 15 annually. The filing fee is $15. Income Tax Rate* 2.3% tax levied on adjusted tax base allocated or apportioned to Michigan. For more information on taxes, visit http://www.michigan.gov/treasury How Active Filings can help you with your MI Filings ?
We also provide Registered Agent services to Foreign (out of state), and local companies as well as Foreign Qualifications (companies from other states setting a branch in Michigan). Starting Your Business in Michigan:Email this Page |
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We work every day with the Michigan's Department of Business by filing corporations, limited liability companies, non profit corporations, filing articles of amendment, obtaining certificates of good standing (certificates of status), apostille certifications, filing DBAs, and more.
