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Who needs articles of organization (LLC) and the annual statement in Michigan?

Issued by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division, at step 1 of 6 in the opening sequence: set up the business.

Every kind of business in Michigan

The Michigan table lists this for every kind of business.

File through Corporations Online Filing System (COFS). The articles name a resident agent with a Michigan street address. Two missed annual statements and the LLC loses good standing.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 1 of 6: Set up the business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division.

Sources and dates

LARA Corporations Division filing pages and fee schedule. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.