How to form an LLC in Wisconsin for $0 service fee.
Wisconsin state filing fee is $130. Standard processing is 5 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Wisconsin Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Wisconsin.
#1 cheese-producing state (~25% of US production). Manufacturing heavy. State income tax 3.5-7.65%. Strong dairy cooperative tradition.
Where Wisconsin businesses are based.
You can form your Wisconsin LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Wisconsin formation rules at a glance.
- $130 filing fee, $25 annual report
- Processing: 5 business days ($25 expedited)
- Filed with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions in Madison
- Top industries: Manufacturing, Agriculture (dairy), Healthcare
Our take Form here if you operate in Wisconsin. Reasonable costs and quick expedited option.
Division of Corporate and Consumer Services processes LLC formations from Madison. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $25 annual report.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 5 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Wisconsin, in four steps.
Wisconsin vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Wisconsin compares.
Wisconsin business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Wisconsin-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Wisconsin-specific LLC questions.
When is the WI annual report due?
Why is WI the cheese capital?
Does WI have state income tax?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Wisconsin?
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Do I need to live in Wisconsin to form an LLC there?
What is a Wisconsin Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Wisconsin LLC?
Start your Wisconsin LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Wisconsin Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Wisconsin.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.