Wisconsin LLC Name Search

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Wisconsin

Filing Fee

$130

Standard LLC Filing

Processing Time

5-7 business days

Expedited: 24 hours

Annual Fee

$25

Due: Anniversary quarter-end

Why Form an LLC in Wisconsin?

Tax Benefits

Corporate Income Tax: 7.9%
Sales Tax: 5% (state) + local rates

  • Pass-through taxation available
  • Low annual fees
  • Stable tax structure

Legal Protection

Protect your personal assets with Wisconsin's LLC structure

  • Limited personal liability
  • Asset protection
  • Business credibility

Simple Maintenance

Annual Report Due: Anniversary quarter-end

  • Low annual cost
  • Simple reporting
  • Online filing available

Business Flexibility

  • Choose your management structure
  • Flexible profit distribution
  • Easy ownership transfers
  • Multiple owner types allowed

Business Environment in Wisconsin

State Overview

Capital: Madison

Filing Fees:

  • LLC: $130
  • Corporation: $100

Processing Times:

  • Standard: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited: 24 hours

Useful Resources

LLC and Corporation Forms →LLC and Corporation Fees →Department of Revenue →Department of of Safety and Professional Services (licensing) →

Tax Information

Corporate Income Tax: 7.9%

Sales Tax: 5% (state) + local rates

LLC Requirements in Wisconsin

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Wisconsin requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Annual Compliance

Annual Report

Required - Due Anniversary quarter-end

Annual Fee

$25 - Due Anniversary quarter-end

Formation Timeline

Processing Options

  • Standard Processing: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited Processing: 24 hours

Initial Costs

  • LLC Filing Fee: $130
  • First Year Annual Fee: $25

Contact Information

Get in touch with the Wisconsin Secretary of State office for business registration assistance

Contact Details

Fax

304-558-8381

Address Information

Mailing Address

P O Box 7846, Madison, WI, 53707-7846

Physical Address

345 W. Washington Ave., 3rd Floor, Madison WI, 53703

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial filing fee for an LLC in Wisconsin is $130. Additionally, there is an annual fee of $25 due Anniversary quarter-end.
Standard processing time in Wisconsin is 5-7 business days. Expedited processing is available with a turnaround time of 24 hours.
Yes, Wisconsin requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent who can receive legal documents on behalf of your business.
LLCs in Wisconsin must pay an annual fee of $25 due on Anniversary quarter-end and file an annual report.
In Wisconsin, the corporate income tax rate is 7.9%, and the sales tax rate is 5% (state) + local rates. LLCs can choose to be taxed as pass-through entities or corporations.