Corporations Division

New MiBusiness Registry Portal Now Available mibusinessregistry.lara.state.mi.us

As of June 23, 2025, the new MiBusiness Registry Portal is live! You can now submit filings online, perform searches, and request
certificates and copies.

Note: All annual reports and annual statements must now be submitted online. We will no longer accept paper filings for any annual reports/statements.

Extended Call Center Hours: June 23, 2025 through July 11, 2025 Telephone Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET Phone: 517-241-6470

Scam Alert

Businesses are receiving fraudulent notices titled "Annual Statement 2025 Past Due" from “Business Filing powered by Firstep" or New Business Filing LLC. This is not from LARA.

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Welcome to the Corporations Division

The Corporations 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.

We strongly encourage you conduct business with us online through our MiBusiness Registry Portal, instead of U.S. mail, FedEx, or UPS.

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