Company Name | The name of the LLCs must end with these words, including “Limited Liability Company,” “LLC,” or “L.L.C.”
The use of the word “Cooperative” is restricted, while the "Bank" and variations cannot be used. The LLC name cannot consist of language implying other purposes other than those permitted in the Articles of Organization.
Upon the records of the Secretary of State, the LLC name must be distinguishable from other LLCs, corporations, and other business entities authorized to use the name in Wisconsin. | The proposed name must include the words such as “Corporation,” “Incorporated,” “Company,” “Limited,” or the abbreviation thereof, or words or abbreviations of words with similar meaning in another language. The use of the word “Cooperative” is restricted, while the "Bank" and variations cannot be used.
The corporation's name cannot consist of language implying other purposes other than those permitted in the Articles of Incorporation. Upon the records of the Secretary of State, the corporation name must be distinguishable from other LLCs, corporations, and other business entities authorized to use the name in Wisconsin. |
Board of Directors | LLCs are required to have a minimum of one or more managers/members. Wisconsin has no requirements for the managers & members' age and residency. The managers & members' names and addresses are not required to be listed in the Articles of Organization. | Corporations are required to have a minimum of one or more directors/shareholders. Wisconsin has no requirements for the directors & shareholders' age and residency. The directors' names and addresses are required to be listed in the Articles of Incorporation. |
Other Requirements | Annual Report: Wisconsin LLCs are required to file an annual report due annually by the end of the registration anniversary quarter. Registered Agent: The name and physical address of the LLC registered agent must be provided, along with the information of the normal business hours for the purpose of accepting important documents from the government. Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN is essential for LLCs with employees as well as to open a business bank account. State tax identification number is not required in Wisconsin. | Annual Report: Wisconsin corporations are required to file an annual report due annually by the end of the registration anniversary quarter. Registered Agent: The name and physical address of the corporations' registered agent must be provided, along with the information of the normal business hours for the purpose of accepting important documents from the government. Stock: In the Articles of Incorporation, the authorized shares and par value must be included. Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN is essential for corporations with employees as well as to open a business bank account. State tax identification number is not required in Wisconsin. |