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Corporation Filing Fees in Michigan

In Michigan, filing articles of incorporation costs $60 for a corporation with up to 60,000 authorized shares ($10 filing fee plus a $50 organization fee) and the annual report costs $25.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Michigan at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$60 minimum
The $50 organization fee rises with authorized shares: $100 up to 1,000,000 shares, $300 up to 5,000,000.
Annual report fee
$25
The statute lowers the fee to $15 for reports paid after September 30, 2027.
Report frequency
Every year
Due May 15.

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The rules in Michigan

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Michigan?

Articles of incorporation fee in Michigan: $60 minimum. The $50 organization fee rises with authorized shares: $100 up to 1,000,000 shares, $300 up to 5,000,000.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Michigan?

Annual report fee in Michigan: $25. The statute lowers the fee to $15 for reports paid after September 30, 2027.

How often does a corporation in Michigan have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Michigan: Every year. Due May 15.

Where do the Michigan corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from MCL 450.2060, MCL 450.2062 and MCL 450.1911. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

A corporation formed on or after January 1 and before May 16 does not file a report for that calendar year.

2023 PA 135 (effective September 29, 2023) extended the $25 report fee through September 30, 2027. Fees are waived when a majority of shares are held by honorably discharged veterans.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.