Forming in Illinois
Major Midwest market, higher annual cost
Illinois gives access to the Chicago market but carries one of the higher annual report fees in the Midwest.
Key Facts
- Processing Time
- 7-10 business days
- LLC Filing Fee
- $150
- Annual Report
- Yearly — $75/yr
- Best For
- Businesses operating in the Chicago area
Why founders choose Illinois
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Access to the Chicago metro economy
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Well-established business/legal infrastructure
Worth considering
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Higher annual report fee than neighboring states
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Higher overall compliance cost
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LLC Formation
Most Popular- Articles of Organization
- Registered Agent (1 Year)
- Operating Agreement
- IRS EIN Tax ID Registration
C-Corp & S-Corp
Corporate Tier- Articles of Incorporation
- Custom Corporate Bylaws
- First Board Meeting Minutes
- Stock Ledger & Certificates
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Required if you operate in the Golden State
California
Required if you operate in the Golden State
Texas
Big-market state with no personal income tax
Florida
The operational base for businesses serving U.S. customers
New Mexico
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Delaware
The gold standard for startups raising capital
Montana
Very low-cost formation and upkeep
Colorado
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Wyoming
The most founder-friendly state for non-residents
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