Wisconsin Entity Name Reservation

Name reservation protects the preferred name of your entity while you prepare to file formation documents with the state. Depending on entity type, reservations may be eligible for renewal if more time is needed. See the table below for more information on filing a name reservation in Wisconsin.

Foreign Initial Registration for Corporations:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1-R: Name Registration Application
Agency Fee:	$50
Notes:	Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed.
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Foreign Initial Registration for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1-R: Name Registration Application
Agency Fee:	$25
Notes:	Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed.
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Foreign Registration Renewal for Corporations:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1-R: Name Registration Application (Renewal)
Agency Fee:	$50
Due:	Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year.
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Foreign Registration Renewal for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1-R: Name Registration Application (Renewal)
Agency Fee:	$25
Due:	Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year.
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Foreign Initial Registration for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1-R: Name Registration Application
Agency Fee:	$50
Notes:	Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed.
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Foreign Registration Renewal for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1-R: Name Registration Application (Renewal)
Agency Fee:	$50
Due:	Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year.
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Initial Registration for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1: Name Reservation Application
Agency Fee:	$15
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Initial Registration for Corporations:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1: Name Reservation Application
Agency Fee:	$15
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Initial Registration for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1: Name Reservation Application
Agency Fee:	$10
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Initial Registration for Limited Partnerships:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1: Name Reservation Application
Agency Fee:	$10
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Registration Renewal for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1: Name Reservation Application
Agency Fee:	$15
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Registration Renewal for Corporations:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1: Name Reservation Application
Agency Fee:	$15
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Registration Renewal for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1: Name Reservation Application
Agency Fee:	$10
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Registration Renewal for Limited Partnerships:

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section
Form:	Form 1: Name Reservation Application
Agency Fee:	$10
Fact Checked:	9/11/18

Wisconsin Resources

Annual Report Apostille - Authentication Architecture Firm License Articles of Incorporation Articles of Organization Business License Certificate of Authority Certificate of Cancellation Service Certificate of Good Standing / Existence Certificate of Merger Certification - Authentication Change Your Registered Agent

Charitable Gaming License Charitable Gift Annuity Licensing Compliance Charitable Registration Construction License Converting Your Entity Corporation LLC Nonprofit Amendment Dissolve Corporation LLC Nonprofit Employer (Payroll & Withholding Tax) Registration Service Employment Agency Licensing Energy Licensing Engineering Firm License Entity Name Reservation

Fictitious Name Registration & Renewal Foreign Corporation Foreign LLC Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses How to Form an LLC How to Incorporate How to Start a Nonprofit Organization Insurance Licensing Licensing Resources Moving Your Company's Domicile to Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation Nonprofit Compliance

Obtain Certified Copies Private Investigator License Real Estate Licensing Registered Agent Information & Service Reinstate Corporation LLC Nonprofit Sales & Use Tax Registration Service Sales Tax Exemption Start a Business Tax Clearance Certificate Tax Exemption Utilization Review Certification / License

Revised September 11, 2018. Complete data last reviewed September 11, 2018.

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