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LLC formation services compared in Michigan (2026)
The Michigan filing fee is $50. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $249 in year 1; the other four services range from $50 to $299.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Michigan
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $50 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $89 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $149 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $249 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $299 |
Michigan filing details
- State filing fee
- $50
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization (CSCL/CD-700)
- Yearly state report
- Annual Statement, every year: $25
- Registered agent
- Required. A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $50 state fee = $249 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Michigan questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Michigan with a service?
In year 1, from $50 (Bizee) to $299 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Michigan’s $50 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $249.
What does Michigan charge to file an LLC?
$50, paid to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for the Articles of Organization (CSCL/CD-700). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Michigan LLC?
Yes. A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- MCL 450.4202 (Michigan Limited Liability Company Act, Act 23 of 1993 - formation by filing articles of organization) (multira state research spine): www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-450-4202, checked August 12, 2026
- Michigan formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-09-30: www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/cscl/Folder6/Filing_Fees.pdf, checked September 30, 2026
- Michigan formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-09-30: www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-450-5101, checked September 30, 2026
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, Corporations Division (multira state research spine): www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/limited-liability-co/filling-requirements-continued/annual-filings, checked August 12, 2026
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, Corporations Division (multira state research spine): www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/michigan-business-roadmap/annual-reports-and-annual-statements, checked August 12, 2026
- Michigan report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps, checked August 12, 2026
- Michigan registered agent statute (MCL 450.4207): www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-450-4207, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).