Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division

A pre-printed annual report is mailed to the corporation’s resident agent at the registered office approximately three months prior to the due date. Online filing is available about 90 days before the report's due date. 

Mail, in-person, or online.

$20

It may take up to 10 business days for the Corporations Division to review a document submitted with standard service. Expedited service may be requested for an additional fee when completing an online form.

Annually by October 1 beginning the year following incorporation.

Michigan Code § 450.2911

If a corporation fails to submit their annual report or pay the related fee within two years of the due date of the report, the corporation automatically dissolves by operation of law.

• Anyone with authority may file.
• Original signatures are not required.
• If you file online, the filed report will appear on the website in ~1 hour.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS OR CONDUCT AFFAIRS IN MICHIGAN

$60

MCL § 450.2011

Certified copies not required.

Certificate of good standing dated within 30 days.

Certificate of Assumed Name

Mail or online.

$10 for corporations or limited partnerships and $25 for limited liability companies.

Filing an assumed name registration is required for any person or entity intending to conduct business under an assumed name.

Corporations, LLCs, and nonprofits are registered at the state level, but partnerships and sole-proprietorships must register assumed names through the county clerk's office.

Registration of an assumed name does not offer name protection by itself, however, names must be distinguishable from other names on record with the department.

• Publication of registration is not required in Michigan.

Certificate of Assumed Name

Mail or online.

$10 for corporations or limited partnerships and $25 for limited liability companies.

By December 31 of the 5th full calendar year following the most recent date of registration.

Certification and Copies Request Form

Mail or online.

$10

To request a certificate online, simply search for and click on your registered entity. From there, click on the Request Certificate button to obtain a certificate.

Limited Liability Partnership Form (Renewal)

$100

It may take up to 10 business days for the Corporations Division to review a document submitted with standard service. Expedited service may be requested for an additional fee when completing an online form.

Annually by the date of registration.

Michigan Code § 449.48