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Wisconsin LLC
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Ten questions we get most often about forming an LLC in Wisconsin — with straight answers, not hedged ones.

State filing fee$130
Typical approval5–10 business days
Annual report$25 annual
Single-memberAllowed

The ten we get asked most

How long does it take to form a Wisconsin LLC?

5–10 business days for standard online processing through the Wisconsin DFI. Once the LLC is approved, we obtain the EIN the same day and deliver your bank-ready packet within a day or two after that.

What does it cost to form an LLC in Wisconsin?

Our service is $299 flat. Wisconsin's state filing fee is $130, paid directly to the Wisconsin DFI. First-year total is $429, with no upsells and no tiered pricing.

Do I have to live in Wisconsin to form a Wisconsin LLC?

No. Wisconsin allows non-residents to form and own LLCs in the state. You do need a Wisconsin registered agent — that's included in the $299 for the first year. Our Madison office serves as the agent of record.

Can a single person own a Wisconsin LLC?

Yes. Wisconsin allows single-member LLCs, which the IRS treats as disregarded entities by default — meaning the LLC's income flows through to the owner's personal tax return.

What's included in your $299 flat fee?

Four things: your Wisconsin Articles of Organization filed by a formation specialist, federal EIN obtained from the IRS, a custom operating agreement drafted to your actual ownership structure, and one year of registered agent service in Wisconsin. No hidden costs, no tiered pricing.

What's the annual requirement for a Wisconsin LLC?

Wisconsin charges $25 annually for the report. Miss the deadline and the state imposes a late fee, and eventually administrative dissolution if the lapse continues.

Do I need a registered agent in Wisconsin?

Yes, Wisconsin law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive service of process and official correspondence. Our Madison office serves as your registered agent for the first year as part of the $299.

Can I change the registered agent later?

Yes. After the first year you can renew our service at $119/year, or designate yourself, an employee, or another agent by filing a change-of-agent form with the Wisconsin DFI. The state typically charges a small fee for the change.

Will I get an operating agreement I can actually use at a bank?

Yes. Our operating agreements are drafted to your actual ownership structure — member names, percentages, voting rights, profit allocations — not a fill-in-the-blank template. Every major U.S. bank accepts them for business account opening.

Are there any Wisconsin-specific tax or compliance notes?

Filing fee: $130 online, $170 by mail. Annual report: $25 online, $40 by mail. Due by end of quarter in which LLC was formed. Filed with Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), not Secretary of State.

Wisconsin note

Filing fee: $130 online, $170 by mail.

What's included in the $299 flat fee

State filingArticles of Organization, by a formation specialist
EIN includedFederal tax ID, issued by the IRS after approval
Operating agreementDrafted to your ownership structure — not a template
Registered agentOne year included in Wisconsin, Madison on file
Ready to form in Wisconsin?

$299 flat, plus Wisconsin's $130 state fee.

Reservation takes three minutes. A formation specialist in Madison handles the rest.

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