Wisconsin Articles of Organization

Articles of organization form your Wisconsin LLC.

Preparing and filing your articles of organization is the first step in starting your limited liability company (LLC). Approval of this document secures your business name and creates the legal entity of the LLC. Only after this approval can you obtain a Federal Tax ID (EIN), open a bank account, sign contracts, and otherwise conduct business.

Benefits

Incorporating provides many important benefits:

  • Limits the liability of the members (owners) and managers
  • Fulfills statutory requirements to register your business name
  • Adds credibility

Fast Facts

Agency:Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Division of Corporate and Consumer Services - Corporations Bureau
Form:

Articles of Organization

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$170 via mail or $130 online.

Turnaround:

~4-7 business days

Law:

Wisconsin Statutes - Chapter 183: Limited Liability Company Act

Notes:

Submit original and one copy. The copy will be marked "FILED" and returned as evidence of filing.

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