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Limited Liability Company

The Corporation Division promotes economic development and growth by facilitating the formation of business entities in Michigan. The Division provides services that enable corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships to be formed, and for foreign entities to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business Corporation Division

A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:

Form a Limited Liability Company

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

Limited Liability Company Act

C. APPLICABLE REGULATION: No Administrative Rules support the Act

D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:

1. Applicability (activities that require the permit)

A limited liability company is a business formed by an organizer who may, but need not be a member. It is a business entity separate from its members and liability is limited to the financial contribution made by the member. The members are the owners of the company. The management of the company is carried out by its members, unless the Articles of Organization provide for management by managers. Governance is set forth by the Articles of Organization or operating agreement. A limited liability company is formed by filing the Articles of Organization with the Bureau.

2. How to Submit Documents

By Email
By Fax
In Person
By Mail - Submit document with remittance (check or money order) payable to the State of Michigan. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division, PO Box 30054, Lansing, MI 48909

3. Submission Requirements

4. Procedures and Time-Frame for Approval

EXPEDITED SERVICE AVAILABLE:

Expedited Service

Expedited Service Request Form

5. Operational Requirements

6. Fees

Fees

7. Appeal Process

Judicial Review

8. Public Input Opportunities

E. Contact Information:

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Creation/Revision Date:

April 30, 2012