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Illinois Company Registration

Illinois LLC Formation

Illinois Corporation Formation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

Illinois is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of the United States. Illinois borders Wisconsin to the north, Michigan via a water boundary in Lake Michigan to the northeast, Indiana to the east, and Kentucky to the southeast. The Mississippi River forms a natural border with Missouri and Iowa in the west.

The capital of Illinois is Springfield, which is located in the central part of the state. Illinois has a total area of 57,915 square miles (149,997 km2).

According to The Bureau of Economic Analysis, the GDP of Illinois in 2019 was estimated at $897.12 billion. Illinois's per capita personal income in 2019 was $61,713.

The economy of Illinois is the fifth-largest by GDP in the United States and one of the most diversified economies in the world. Major sectors of the economy include agriculture, manufacturing, services, investment, energy, and education.

Illinois Company Registration

Benefits for Registering a Business in Illinois, USA

  • Proximity to large markets
  • Leading in Technology & Innovation
  • World-class infrastructure
  • Friendly business environment
  • Low taxes

Illinois Company Registration

Illinois LLC FormationIllinois Corporation Formation (C-Corp and S-Corp)
Corporate Tax Rate

All incorporated companies in Illinois are subject to a 9.5% corporate tax rate.

Company Name

The proposed names of LLCs must end with 'Limited Liability Company,' or the abbreviated forms 'LLC' or 'L.L.C.'

The state of Illinois does not approve the use of dashes in company names.

Words like 'Bank' or 'Trust' and their variations require approval from the Department of Banks and Trusts.

The proposed name must be distinctive from any domestic or foreign LLCs' names or names with the exclusive right that is reserved or registered.

Words like 'Bank' or 'Trust' and their variations require approval from the Department of Banks and Trusts.

The proposed name must be distinctive from any domestic or foreign corporations' names or names with the exclusive right that is reserved or registered.

The proposed names of corporations must end with 'Corporation,' 'Company,' 'Incorporated,' 'Limited,' or an abbreviation thereof.

The state does not approve the use of dashes in the company name.

The proposed company name must not contain any word or phrase that implies or indicates any business of insurance, assurance, indemnity, acceptance of saving deposit, banking, or corporate fiduciary.

Board of Directors

LLCs are required to have at least one or more manager(s) and member(s).

The names and addresses of the managers and members are required to be listed in the Articles of Organization.

Illinois does not have age or address requirements for managers/members.

Corporations are required to have at least one or more director(s) and shareholder(s).

The names and addresses of the directors and shareholders are required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation.

Director(s) must be at least 18 years old and have no residency requirements.

Other Requirements

Annual Report: LLCs are required to file the Annual Report before the first day of the entity's anniversary month.

LLCs in Illinois are required to have a state tax identification number.

Registered Agent: The registered agent's information, including the agent's name and physical address, must be listed and available during normal business hours to receive government notices.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): If the company has employees, an EIN is required. Moreover, it is necessary to open a business bank account in the US.

Annual Report: Corporations are required to file the Annual Report before the first day of the entity's anniversary month.

Corporations in Illinois are required to have a state tax identification number.

Stock: The Articles of Incorporation must list the authorized shares.

Registered Agent: The registered agent's information, including the agent's name and physical address, must be listed and available during normal business hours to receive government notices.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): If the company has employees, an EIN is required. Moreover, it is necessary to open a business bank account in the US.

How to Register a Company in Illinois, USA

Preparation

1. Preparation

Select basic resident/founder nationality information and other additional services that you want (if any).

Filing

2. Filing

Register or log in and fill in the company names and director/shareholder(s) information, and fill in the billing address and special request (if any).

Payment

3. Payment

Choose your payment method (We accept payment by Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or Wire Transfer).

  • Credit/Debit card (Amex, Mastercard, Visa)
  • PayPal
  • Wire transfer
Delivery

4. Delivery

You will receive soft copies of necessary documents including Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. Then, your new company in Illinois is ready to do business. You can bring the documents in the company kit to open a corporate bank account or we can help you with our long experience of banking support services.

Cost of Registering a Business in Illinois, USA

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US$ 599 Service Fees
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Illinois LLC Formation CostFromUS$ 599
Illinois Corporation Formation CostFromUS$ 599

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Register a company in Illinois, USA with the main characteristics

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

General Information
Type of Business Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Corporate Income Tax Yes (7%)
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 - 3 working days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares N/A
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings No
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 599.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 400.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 499.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 400.00

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

General Information
Type of Business Entity Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)
Corporate Income Tax Yes (7%)
British Based Legal System No
Double Tax Treaty Access No
Incorporation Time Frame (Approx., days) 2 - 3 working days
Corporate Requirements
Minimum Number of Shareholders 1
Minimum Number of Directors 1
Corporate Directors Permitted Yes
Standard Authorized Capital/Shares N/A
Local Requirements
Registered Office/ Registered Agent Yes
Company Secretary Yes
Local Meetings No
Local Directors / Shareholders No
Publicly Accessible Records Yes
Annual Requirements
Annual Return Yes
Audited Accounts Yes
Incorporation Fees
Our Service Fee (1st year) US$ 599.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 400.00
Annual Renewal Fees
Our Service Fee (year 2+) US$ 499.00
Government fee & Service charged US$ 400.00

Scope of Services

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Agent Fee Yes
Name Check Yes
Preparation of Articles Yes
Same-day Electronic Filing Yes
Certificate of Formation Yes
Digital Copy of Documents Yes
Digital Corporate Seal Yes
Lifetime Customer Support Yes
One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of Illinois Registered Agent Service Yes

2. Government Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

To incorporate a Illinois company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 700, including

  • Government Filling cost: US$ 100
  • Registered Agent Fee for 1 year: US$ 600

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)

1. Company Formation Service Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Agent Fee Yes
Name Check Yes
Preparation of Articles Yes
Same-day Electronic Filing Yes
Certificate of Formation Yes
Digital Copy of Documents Yes
Digital Corporate Seal Yes
Lifetime Customer Support Yes
One Complete Year (12 Full Months) of Illinois Registered Agent Service Yes

2. Government Fee

Services and Documents Provided Status
Submission of all documents to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required. Yes
Submission of application to the Registrar of Companies Yes

To incorporate a Illinois company, the client is required to pay the Government Fee, US$ 800, including

  • Government Filing cost: US$ 100
  • Registered Agent Fee for 1 year: US$ 700

Download forms - Register a company in Illinois, USA

1. Application Formation Form

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2. Business Plan Form

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Business Plan Form
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Business Plan Form for Company Incorporation

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3. Rate card

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Illinois (C-Corp or S-Corp) Rate card
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Basic Features and Standard Price for Illinois (C-Corp or S-Corp)

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Illinois LLC Rate card
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Basic Features and Standard Price for Illinois LLC

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4. Company Profile

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