Short answer: File Articles of Dissolution (Form 510) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) for $20. No tax clearance certificate required by DFI prior to filing, though final tax returns must be submitted to Department of Revenue.
We've pulled these figures from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)'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.
How dissolution works in Wisconsin
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. No tax clearance certificate required by DFI prior to filing, though final tax returns must be submitted to Department of Revenue.
- File Articles of Dissolution (Form 510) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and pay $20.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Wisconsin compares
Wisconsin's dissolution filing fee is $20. That's the 15th lowest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Wisconsin comes in $12.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $20 | 32 of 48 |
| Illinois | $5 | 39 of 48 |
| Michigan | $10 | 36 of 48 |
| Ohio | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| Indiana | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Pennsylvania | $140 | 4 of 48 |
Wisconsin fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report (Form 5) | $25 | annual, End of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was originally organized, beginning the year following formation |
| Articles of Dissolution (Form 510) | $20 |
Dissolving an LLC: Wisconsin questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Wisconsin?
File Articles of Dissolution (Form 510) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) ($20). No tax clearance certificate required by DFI prior to filing, though final tax returns must be submitted to Department of Revenue.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Wisconsin?
No tax clearance certificate required by DFI prior to filing, though final tax returns must be submitted to Department of Revenue.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. No separate late fee listed.
How much does it cost to dissolve a Wisconsin LLC?
$20 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
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: name rules restricted words exact restrictions.