Launching a business in the Great Lakes State requires navigating the LARA Corporations Division and Department of Treasury requirements. States Business Consulting simplifies these mandates for seamless growth.
I. Michigan Entity Formation
Entity Selection
Select your legal framework (LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit) to protect personal assets and define tax flow.
LARA Corporations DivisionRegistry Filing
File your Articles of Organization or Incorporation through the LARA Corporations Online Filing System (COFS).
LARA Online Filing SystemTax Identification
Obtain an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) to facilitate banking and state tax registration.
Federal EIN PortalII. Treasury & Ongoing Compliance
Michigan Treasury Online
Register for Sales, Use, and Withholding (SUW) taxes through the Michigan Treasury Online (MTO) system.
Michigan Treasury (MTO)Mandatory Maintenance
- Annual Statement/Report Filing
- Michigan Registered Agent Service
- FinCEN Beneficial Ownership (BOI)
III. Professional & Skilled Trade Licensing
Michigan’s Bureau of Professional Licensing and Skilled Trades oversees regulated activities:
Skilled Trades
Oversight for Electricians, Plumbers, and Residential Builders through the Bureau of Construction Codes.
Construction Code BureauProfessional Boards
Licensing for Health Professionals, Real Estate, and Accountancy via the MiPLUS portal.
MiPLUS Licensing PortalRegulated Services
Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) and Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) licensing requirements.
Cannabis Regulatory Agency