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. |