Illinois - LLC
Form your new Limited Liability Company in Illinois
Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirements to form and maintain an Illinois LLC.
Initial Filing Requirements:
State Filing Fee:
The minimum filing fee in the state of Illinois is $675.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name Identifiers:
The name that you choose for a Illinois limited liability company (LLC) must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized Illinois business entity or any reserved names on record. The name of the LLC must contain one of the following words as a company identifier:
“Limited Liability Company”, “LLC” or “L.L.C.”
Specific Purpose Requirements:
Illinois does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Formation.
Members:
Illinois has the following membership requirements for an LLC.
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Number of members required:
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One or more |
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No Requirement |
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Age requirements:
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No Age Requirement
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Members are required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Formation.
Annual Filing Requirements:
There is an Annual Report that must be received by the state of Illinois by the 1st day of the anniversary month. The fee for this filing is: $250.00
Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:
Jesse White, Secretary Of State
Department Of Business Services
Springfield, IL 62756-0001
Taxes:
For more information on taxes, visit: State of Illinois Tax Information Website.
License Requirements:
Illinois requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.
If you would like assistance in determining what licenses you need to obtain, and and to obtain the forms online, you can visit one of our recommended partners BusinessLicenses.com
Special Requirements (if any):
None
If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filling out our secure online order form or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at: 866-421-8416, and place your order over the phone.