The cheapest way to get incorporated is to handle the process yourself. Incorporation is simply a business structure, like a sole proprietorship or a partnership. A limited liability company, or LLC, is a simple business entity that does not require hiring a board of directors or issuing stock.
To start a corporation in Michigan, you'll need to do three things: appoint a registered agent, choose a name for your business, and file Articles of Incorporation with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). You can file this document online, by mail or in person.
Formation StateINC FeesLLC Fees Michigan $50 $60 Minnesota $155 $155 Mississippi $52 $52 Missouri $60 $5247 more rows
Corporate bylaws are a company's foundational governing document. They lay out how things should run day-to-day and the processes for making important decisions. They serve as a legal contract between the corporation and its shareholders, directors, and officers and set the protocol for how the organization operates.
Corporate bylaws are required in Michigan. ing to MI Comp L § 450.1231, “the initial bylaws of a corporation shall be adopted” at the first organizational meeting following incorporation. In other words, bylaws are legally necessary to form a corporation in Michigan.
If you have questions about ordering certified copies or certificates, contact the Corporations Division at 517-241- 6470 for assistance.
Go to the MI Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs corporations search website. You'll see options to search by Entity Name, Individual Name, ID Number, and Filing Number.