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LLC Filing Fees in Michigan

In Michigan, articles of organization cost $50 to file and the annual statement, due February 15, costs $25 through September 30, 2027.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Michigan at a glance

Formation filing fee
$50
The fee for initial articles is waived if veterans will hold a majority of the initial membership interests.
Annual or biennial report fee
$25
The statute sets $25 through September 30, 2027 and $15 after that date.
Report frequency
Every year
Filed as the annual statement. Due by February 15 each year; an LLC formed after September 30 skips the next February 15.

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The rules in Michigan

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Michigan?

Formation filing fee in Michigan: $50. The fee for initial articles is waived if veterans will hold a majority of the initial membership interests.

How much is the LLC annual report fee in Michigan?

Annual or biennial report fee in Michigan: $25. The statute sets $25 through September 30, 2027 and $15 after that date.

How often must an LLC file a report in Michigan?

Report frequency in Michigan: Every year. Filed as the annual statement. Due by February 15 each year; an LLC formed after September 30 skips the next February 15.

Where do the Michigan LLC filing fees come from?

The rules above come from MCL 450.5101 and MCL 450.4207. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

MCL 450.5101 was last amended by 2023 Public Act 133, effective September 29, 2023.

What this means in practice

Filing fees are often set in a state fee schedule and can change. Check the secretary of state's current fee schedule before you file, and expect extra charges for optional services such as expedited processing, certified copies, or name reservations.

Missing a required report or tax payment can lead to late fees and, after a period, administrative dissolution or loss of good standing. Put the due date on a calendar from the day the LLC is formed, since the first report may be due within the first year.

An LLC formed in one state that does business in another state may need to register there as a foreign LLC. That registration usually carries its own filing fee and its own report obligations in the second state.

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