LARA's Mission
LARA supports business growth and job creation while safeguarding Michigan's citizens through a simple, fair, efficient and transparent regulatory structure.
LARA's Vision
LARA will reinvent government while consistently serving our customers fairly, honestly and respectfully through an engaged and creative employee team.
LARA News LinkWatch the LARA News Link - a bi-weekly webcast highlighting the events and happenings of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Reinventing Performance in MichiganLARA, in partnership with Treasury, MDEQ and the MEDC, has launched Reinventing Performance in Michigan (RPM), a metric-driven customer service model for all state government departments to improve business satisfaction.
UIA Undergoes Computer System Upgrade on September 26-30All Agency computer systems, including MARVIN by phone and online and MiWAM, will be inaccessible to users during this time. All UIA customer service phone lines, including the Tax Office and the Office of Employer Ombudsman will be unavailble. All UIA Problem Resolution Offices will be closed.
Scam Targets CorporationsThe Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs warns Michigan corporations of a non-governmental entity called "Corporate Records Service" trying to collect a $125 fee to prepare corporate records.
A Resource for Skilled ImmigrantsWorking through LARA, Upwardly Global has created an online resource for skilled immigrants, providing important information on how to become a licensed professional in Michigan.
LARA Services for VeteransThe Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has prepared a compilation of services that may apply to Michigan's Veterans, active military and military families. These services include occupational or business licensing, construction, workplace safety and health, unemployment, and utility assistance.
Unemployment Insurance Agency 2013 Employer SeminarsThe Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is offering free condensed seminars to acquaint employers with the unemployment insurance system in Michigan and recent legislative & system changes within the UIA.
Corporations Division Non-Profit SeminarThe Corporations Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members which covers a wide variety of topics including director and officers duties and responsibilities, indemnification, charitable solicitations, financing, tax issues, filing requirements and record keeping.
UIA Problem Resolution OfficesAt Problem Resolution Offices (PROs), UIA customer service representatives resolve problems and provide access to automated resources. These offices are located in Alpena, Benton Harbor, Detroit, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, Mt. Clemens, Muskegon, Ontonagon, Saginaw, Sault Ste. Marie, and Traverse City.
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