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Michigan Secretary of State – MI SOS Business Search

Michigan Secretary of State Corporations Division (LARA)
Address: P.O. Box 30054, Lansing, MI 48909
Telephone: 1(517) 241-6470
Fax: 1(517) 241-0538
Website: www.michigan.gov
E-Mail: michigan.gov/contact

Lookup a Business Entity

Step 1 – Start

Search for any type of business entity (corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, etc.) by going to the Secretary of State’s Website (LARA).

Perform a Lookup By NameKey Word, or Identification Number. The most popular way to look is by name, although, make sure to use as many matching terms as you can to slim down the results.

After selecting your option you will be sent to the Results Page (As Seen Below).

Step 2 – Choose Your Entity

Now you will have to sort through all the matching results. The Secretary of State provides the entity’s NameID Number, and Type to assist you in your lookup. When you have found the desired listing, click the blue text link (under Entity Name) and you will be brought to the Information Page (See Below).

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Step 3 – Retrieve Information

You have now reached the final step of the search process and are able to view the business’s ID NumberNameTypeResident AgentRegistered Agent’s OfficePrincipal Mailing Address (of the entity), State of IncorporationNumber of SharesYear of Most Recent Annual ReportStatus, and view any Previously Filed Document by clicking the blue text link inside the red box.

Step 4 – Steps to form your new Business in Michigan

  • Business name availability search (above)
  • Internet domain availability search for website and email.
  • Choose your entity type (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, or Non-Profit Org)
  • Obtain IRS EIN Number (employer identification number).  Create New IRS EIN Number
  • Create Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws that include describing the business purpose of the entity, naming the registered agent, directors, registered address, operating guidelines, dissolution provisions, and other information.
  • Determine if the new entity requires any federal, state, or local business licenses.
  • Determine payroll tax requirements.
  • Determine federal, state, and local tax filing requirements.
  • Establish the business physical and/or mailing address, phone number, voicemail, website, email address, and business cards.

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