Michigan . 2026 filing guide
Michigan Secretary of State filings, deadlines, and how to do them right.
Annual reports, business search, registered agent changes, reinstatement, dissolution, tax registration. Every Michigan filing explained, plus the business environment, regulatory bodies, and a year-round compliance calendar. Verified against the Michigan Department of Licensing + Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division as of June 2026.
Verified against Michigan Department of Licensing + Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division on Jun 12, 2026
Agency
Michigan Department of Licensing + Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division
Branded as Michigan LARA Corporations
Phone
517-241-6470
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm ET
Annual due
February 15
$10 penalty
Processing
2-3 business days
Online filings
Michigan business environment
Why founders choose Michigan (and what to know first)
Low formation and annual fees ($50 + $25). 4.25% flat income tax. Center of US automotive industry. Strong manufacturing supply chain. No local sales tax.
Economy
~$650B economy
Registered entities
~750,000 active entities
New formations / year
~110,000 annually
Key industries
Automotive (Detroit), manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, healthcare, technology (Ann Arbor), aerospace