Wisconsin Sample Cover Letter for Filing of LLC Articles or Certificate with Secretary of State
What this document covers
This Sample Cover Letter for Filing of LLC Articles or Certificate with Secretary of State serves as a formal introduction when submitting the LLC Articles of Organization or Certificate of Formation. It outlines the documents being submitted and provides essential information required by the Secretary of State, ensuring a smooth filing process.
What’s included in this form
- Date: The date the cover letter is prepared.
- Recipient Address: The address of the Department of Financial Institutions or relevant office.
- Subject Line: Clearly states the intent, mentioning the Articles of Organization.
- Enclosures: Lists documents included with the cover letter, such as the Articles and filing fee.
- Signature: Requires the signature of the person filing for the LLC.
When to use this form
This cover letter is used when you are submitting the Articles of Organization to establish an LLC with the Secretary of State. It is essential when you want to ensure that your filing is accompanied by the necessary documentation and payment, serving as a professional communication to the state office.
Who needs this form
- Business owners looking to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC).
- Entrepreneurs filing for the first time.
- Individuals submitting LLC formation documents on behalf of a business.
How to prepare this document
- Enter the date at the top of the letter.
- Fill in the recipient's address for the Department of Financial Institutions.
- Draft the subject line to indicate the documents submitted, like "Re: Articles of Organization."
- List the enclosed documents, including the Articles of Organization and filing fee.
- Sign the letter and include any additional enclosures if needed.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting to include the necessary filing fee.
- Not signing the cover letter.
- Failing to include a copy of the Articles of Organization.
- Incorrect recipient address for the submission.
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For Ordering certificates, you may Order a Certificate of Status online, Order a Certified Copy or a Simple Copy online, or order by mail using Form SP48-50. Requests are processed in the order they are received, and may take up to 10 business days. Expedited processing is available for $25.00 per document.
Option 1: Access the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions' online services. Scroll down to the bottom and select Click here to start filing. Then, fill in the required fields and submit. Option 2: Download and mail in the Articles of Organization to Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions.
The articles of organization document typically includes the name of the LLC, the type of legal structure (e.g. limited liability company, professional limited liability company, series LLC), the registered agent, whether the LLC is managed by members or managers, the effective date, the duration (perpetual by default
The name of the LLC. The names of the members and managers of the LLC. The address of the LLC's principal place of business.
The name of the LLC. The names of the members and managers of the LLC. The address of the LLC's principal place of business.
The main difference between a LLC and a PLLC is that only professionals recognized in a state through licensing, such as architects, medical practitioners and lawyers, can form PLLCs. The articles of organization are similar to those for a standard LLC, but extra steps are necessary to file.
LLCs are not corporations and do not use articles of incorporation. Instead, LLCs form by filing articles of organization.
Articles of Organization are generally used for LLC formation, while Articles of Incorporation are the type of documents that you need to form a C Corporation or S Corporation. But the general concept remains the same you need to file these articles upfront as part of starting your business as a legal entity.
