How to incorporate in Wisconsin
There are three ways to incorporate your business in almost every
State: 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 Activefilings.
We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability
company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to
our competitors.
Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around
the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have
the peace of mind that only Activefilings can bring them.
If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please
let us help you with this information that we have collected from
your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information
on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.
Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.
Corporate Name Endings
The name of the corporation shall contain the word "corporation",
"incorporated", "company" or "limited"
or abbreviation thereof or words or abbreviations of words of a
similar meaning in another language. The name may not contain language
stating or implying that corporation is organized for purpose other
than as permitted. The corporate name must be distinguishable upon
the records of the secretary of state from other corporations, LLC
and other business entities authorized to use name in state.
Articles of Incorporation Requirements
Director Information
* Minimum Number - One or more.
* Residence Requirements. - No provision.
* Age Requirements - None.
* Directors are 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
* Payment is due to the Department of Financial Institutions, and
the fee is $25 for domestic corporations. Annual reports for domestic
corporations are due in each year following the year in which the
corporation was incorporated during the quarter in which the anniversary
date of the incorporation occurs. Annual reports for foreign corporations
authorized to transact business in Wisconsin are due during the
first calendar quarter of each year following the calendar year
in which the foreign corporation became authorized to transact business
in Wisconsin.
Income Tax Rate
* 7.9% of Wisconsin net income.
For more information on taxes, visit www.dor.state.wi.us
