Short answer: File Application for Certificate of Authority (Form 760) with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division for $50, and name a Michigan registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Michigan
File Application for Certificate of Authority (Form 760) with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division ($50). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Michigan registered agent.
Referred to as a Resident Agent, this individual or entity must have a physical Michigan address.
How Michigan compares
Michigan's foreign LLC registration fee is $50. That ties for the lowest of the 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Michigan comes in $100 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $50 | 47 of 47 |
| New York | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| Wisconsin | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Ohio | $99 | 41 of 47 |
Michigan fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Statement | $25 | annual, February 15 |
| Application for Certificate of Authority (Form 760) | $50 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Michigan questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Michigan?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Michigan (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Michigan?
$50 to file Application for Certificate of Authority (Form 760).
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Michigan?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Michigan. Referred to as a Resident Agent, this individual or entity must have a physical Michigan address.
Does a foreign LLC file the Michigan annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Statement obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed.