Complete Incorporation Services in Illinois.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a CPA or a lawyer, you will find that our Illinois incorporation and formation services are always a step ahead of the industry standard. We specialize in corporate filings with the Secretary of State. Active Filings has formed hundred of corporations, non profits and limited liability companies in your state. Let us incorporate yours.

ILLINOIS INCORPORATION PLANS

Our Incorporation Packages for Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Nonprofit corporations in IL start at only $89.00 plus state fee.


Click Here to Compare our ILLINOISIncorporation Packages

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS

Our IL International Plan to incorporate your business is fast and affordable and provides you all what you need to start doing business in the USA

eFile your IL Corporation,
LLC or Non Profit now.

Click Here

"We will use them again..."

"Active Filings is the best way to set up your business. The service is fast and efficient and completed properly. When we have to open our next shop we are going to use them again. Try Active Filings, you won't be disappointed"

Marion Hogan - President - Next Level Cycles, Inc.

Illinois Corporations

State Requirements to Incorporate a Business

Corporate Name Endings

The name shall contain word "corporation", "company", "incorporated" or "limited" or an abbreviation thereof. The name shall not contain any word or phrase which indicates or implies that it is organized to conduct business of insurance, assurance, indemnity, acceptance of savings deposit, banking, or corporate fiduciary. The name shall be distinguishable from the name of any domestic or foreign corporation authorized to transact business or a name exclusive right to which is, at the time, reserved or registered.

Articles of Incorporation Requirements

Director 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

* The annual franchise tax payable by each domestic or foreign corporation is computed at the rate of 0.1% of stated capital for the 12-month period beginning on the 1st day of the anniversary month. The tax cannot be less than $25 or more than $1 million per year.

* The annual report must be filed within 60 days immediately preceding the first day of the anniversary month of corporation each year (or in the case of a corporation which has established an extended filing month, the extended filing month of the corporation each year). Filing fee, $15.

Income Tax Rate

* 4.8% of the corporation's net income.

Franchise Tax Rates

* The basis for an additional franchise tax payable by a domestic corporation is (1) the increased amount represented in Illinois of its paid-in capital, or (2) in the case of a merger or consolidation, the increased amount represented in Illinois of the paid-in capital of the surviving or new corporation.

* The basis for the annual franchise tax payable by a domestic corporation is the amount represented in Illinois of its paid-in capital on the last day of the 3rd month preceding the anniversary month. The "taxable period" is the 12-month period commencing with the first day of the second month preceding the corporation's anniversary month in the preceding year and prior to the first day of the second month immediately preceding its anniversary month in the current year.

* The annual franchise tax payable by each domestic or foreign corporation is computed at the rate of 0.1% for the 12-month period beginning on the 1st day of the anniversary month. The tax cannot be less than $25 or more than $1 million per year.

Illinois Secretary of State

The Secretary of State, through the Department of Business Services is responsible for examining, processing, filing and maintaining documents related to the existence and structure of Illinois domestic corporations or LLC and foreign (out of state or country) corporations or LLC qualified to transact business in Illinois.

The department of Business Services is a centralized repository for business filings in six areas. Through fees and taxes, the department generates approximately 69 percent of the money deposited into the General Revenue Fund by the Secretary of State's office. Available documents at both office locations include pamphlets, forms, Certificates of Good Standing and No record

Through their Business Portal, the State's provides a central location for the filing of business entities, trade and service marks, judgment liens, and fictitious name registrations. In essence, the Departmentn provides a statewide registry and information resource for almost all business activity in Illinois..

Locations:

Springfield Office:

Michael J. Howlett Bldg.
501 S. 2nd St., Rm 328
Springfield, IL 62756

Phone: (217) 782-6961
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Chicago Office:

69 W. Washington
Suite 1240
Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: (312) 793-3380
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

How Active Filings can help you with your Illinois Filings ?

Steve We work every day with the Illinois 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.

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 Illinois).

Please learn about our Incorporation Plans and other available filings in this state.