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Michigan: the three state filings for an LLC (2026)

Filing a Michigan LLC costs $50 (Articles of Organization (CSCL/CD-700), Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)). The periodic report is $25 every year and changing the registered agent is $5. Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, files all three.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

The Michigan filings

FilingForm or documentState feeWhen
FormationArticles of Organization (CSCL/CD-700)$50Once, to create the LLC
ReportAnnual Statement$25February 15
Change of agentAgent change form$5When you switch agents
Best overall in Michigan

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • 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.

Questions

How much is the Michigan LLC filing fee?

$50 to file the Articles of Organization (CSCL/CD-700) with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

What does the Michigan LLC report cost?

Annual Statement, every year: $25.

What does it cost to change a registered agent in Michigan?

The state charges $5 to file the change.

Is the Michigan fee high or low?

$50 ranks number 4 from the cheapest of 50 (the national median is $100).

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