Corporation · Michigan · 2026

What a corporation really costs in Michigan

Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Michigan, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$60

Articles of Incorporation - For Profit (Form CSCL/CD-500)

First year with the state

~$85

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$60

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $309 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Michigan corporation annual reportEvery year by May 15. Due May 15; late fees escalate monthly ($35 after May 15, up to $75).$25

How fast

  • 24-hour+$50
  • Same day+$100
  • 2-hour+$500
  • 1-hour+$1,000

Questions

How much does it cost to form a corporation in Michigan?

Michigan charges $60 to file the Articles of Incorporation - For Profit (Form CSCL/CD-500).

What does a corporation cost every year in Michigan?

Michigan corporation annual report: $25, every year by May 15 (Due May 15; late fees escalate monthly ($35 after May 15, up to $75).).

Can I expedite a corporation filing in Michigan?

Yes: 24-hour for $50, Same day for $100, 2-hour for $500, 1-hour for $1,000, on top of the filing fee.

What if my corporation was formed in another state?

To do business in Michigan you register as a foreign entity: Application for Certificate of Authority (Form 560), $60.

Not sure a corporation is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Michigan.

Plan my company free

Source: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/cscl/Folder6/Filing_Fees.pdf · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.