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Michigan LLC formation
Start your Michigan LLC, usually filed within 1 business hour
HourLLC prepares and files your Michigan Articles of Organization with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) usually within one business hour of a complete order (Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday 9 AM to 12 PM Eastern; orders placed after hours are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day). You pay our $99 service fee plus Michigan's $50 state filing fee and $100 same-day expedited filing fee, both passed through at cost, so your total is $249. An EIN from the IRS and an operating agreement are included.
- State fee at cost, shown up front
- EIN included
- Documents by email
At a glance
Michigan LLC: fees, speed and paperwork
Once we file, approval is up to the state. Michigan files every order with the state rush, so approval is expected the same business day. Every Michigan order is filed with the state's rush service: Same-day +$100. It's the state's own fee, passed through at cost with no service fee from us. Why rush is included: HourLLC files every Michigan order with the state's same-day expedited service instead of the standard queue (Michigan LARA: filing fees).
- State filing fee (paid to the state at cost)
- $50
- HourLLC service fee
- $99
- Includes Michigan same-day expedited filing (+$100 state rush fee)
- +$100
- Your total
- $249
- We file
- usually within 1 business hour
- State approval (rush included)
- Same business day
- Filing office
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Certified copy (state cost only)
- $16
- Certificate of Good Standing (state cost only)
- $10
State fees and processing times as researched in October 2026 and subject to change by Michigan. We confirm your exact state fee before we file. Certified copies and Good Standing certificates are optional; the required Michigan rush fee is charged at checkout at the state's cost. No service fee on any of them.
Official Michigan fee source: official state fee page. Fees checked October 23, 2026; the price at checkout is what the state charges us, including any card or portal fee it adds.
How it works
Forming an LLC in Michigan with HourLLC
- Pick a name. Your Michigan LLC name must include an LLC designator such as "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company" and must not already be taken. We check availability before filing; give us a backup name on the form in case your first choice is taken.
- Fill out a 3 minute form. Members, a Michigan registered agent, and your business address. Michigan filings are public records, so a business address rather than a home address is a common choice.
- Review and pay. One total: $99 plus Michigan's state fee and required rush fee at cost. No upsells.
- We usually file within 1 business hour. We prepare and submit your Articles of Organization to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). When Michigan approves it, we email your filing receipt and stamped Articles of Organization as PDFs and keep them in Documents at My account. Then we get your EIN.
After your Michigan LLC is approved
Michigan LLCs file an annual statement with LARA by February 15 each year, with a $25 fee.
Your EIN is included: we apply to the IRS for it together with your state filing, so you can open a business bank account and file taxes under the LLC.
Almost every state requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who accepts official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Michigan address, or use a commercial registered agent.
What every HourLLC order includes
- Name availability check before filing
- Articles of Organization usually filed with the state within 1 business hour
- EIN from the IRS (federal tax ID)
- Free operating agreement
- Filing receipt and stamped, approved Articles of Organization, emailed as PDFs
- Annual report reminders, free with every LLC
Choosing a Michigan LLC formation service
Compare the all-in price, not the starting price. Ask each service: is the EIN included, is an operating agreement included, when exactly do you file, and what renews every year? With HourLLC the answer is one price ($99 plus Michigan's fee at cost), EIN and operating agreement included, usually filed within 1 business hour, and no yearly fee for the LLC itself. See a side by side comparison.
Yearly cost after your Michigan LLC is formed
Michigan LLCs file an annual statement with LARA by February 15 each year, with a $25 fee. We send free reminders before it is due.
Rules and costs
Michigan LLC requirements
On this page: Name rules · Resident agent · EIN · Cost breakdown · Other rules
Michigan LLC name rules
A Michigan LLC name must include “limited liability company”, “L.L.C.” or “L.C.”. It also has to be different from names already on file with the state. The name cannot contain "corporation", "incorporated", "corp." or "inc.", and cannot suggest a purpose the articles do not allow. (The designator may be written with or without periods, e.g. LLC.)
You can reserve a name before you file for $25. Most people skip this: we check the name and file right away, and you can give us a backup name.
Michigan resident agent
The agent can be a person who lives in Michigan, or a corporation or LLC (Michigan or authorized to do business in Michigan). The agent's office must be the same address as the LLC's registered office in Michigan.
On our order form you name your resident agent and their Michigan street address. It can be you, if you have a street address in Michigan, or a commercial resident agent service.
Getting an EIN for your Michigan LLC
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your LLC's federal tax ID. It comes from the IRS, not from Michigan, and the IRS does not charge for it. You need it to open a business bank account, hire employees and file business taxes. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
If your LLC will sell taxable goods or services or hire employees, you may also need to register for Michigan state tax accounts. That is a separate step with the state.
Michigan LLC cost breakdown
| State filing fee (one time) | $50 |
|---|---|
| Required state rush fee (Michigan same-day expedited filing) | $100 |
| Yearly report or tax (by February 15) | $25 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 |
| Assumed or trade name / DBA (optional, LARA Corporations Division) | $25 |
| Resident agent | $0 if you serve yourself; a commercial service charges its own yearly fee |
Add our $99 service fee once, at formation. There is no yearly HourLLC fee for the LLC itself.
Other Michigan rules to know
Michigan LLCs formed after September 30 skip the next February 15 annual statement; the first one is due the February after that.
Checked on official Michigan sources on November 5, 2026: name rules, registered agent, name reservation, trade name. Rules and fees can change; we confirm them before we file.
FAQ
Michigan LLC questions, answered
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Michigan?
Michigan charges a $50 state filing fee for a new LLC, and every Michigan order includes its same-day expedited filing (+$100 state rush fee). HourLLC adds a flat $99 service fee, so your total is $249. That includes your EIN and an operating agreement. The state fee is passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
How long does it take to get an LLC in Michigan?
We usually file within 1 business hour of a complete order during business hours. After that, approval is up to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). With the required state rush, approval is expected the same business day. Some filings take longer; the state sets the pace, not us.
Can I rush my Michigan LLC?
Every Michigan order is filed with the state's rush service: Same-day +$100. It's the state's own fee, passed through at cost with no service fee from us.
Does a Michigan LLC have to file an annual report?
Michigan LLCs file an annual statement with LARA by February 15 each year, with a $25 fee. We send free reminders with every LLC so you do not miss it.
What is the Michigan formation document called?
In Michigan the document that creates your LLC is the Articles of Organization, filed with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). We prepare it from your order, file it, and email you the stamped, approved copy as a PDF.
Do I need a registered agent in Michigan?
Yes, like almost every state, Michigan requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who can accept official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Michigan address, or use a commercial registered agent and give us that address when you order.
Is the EIN really included?
Yes. The IRS issues EINs for free, and we prepare and submit the application for you together with your state filing, at no extra charge. You will usually need the EIN to open a business bank account or hire employees.
What does a Michigan LLC name need to include?
A Michigan LLC name must include "limited liability company", "L.L.C." or "L.C.", and it has to be different from names already on file with the state.
Who can be a resident agent in Michigan?
The agent can be a person who lives in Michigan, or a corporation or LLC (Michigan or authorized to do business in Michigan). The agent's office must be the same address as the LLC's registered office in Michigan.
How do I get an EIN for my Michigan LLC?
An EIN is a free federal tax ID from the IRS. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your Michigan state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
Other states
Forming an LLC somewhere else?
We file in all 50 states and DC at the same $99 service fee. Each state sets its own filing fee and speed.
Nearby states
Sources checked October 2026: Michigan filing requirements