Nonprofit · Michigan · 2026

What a nonprofit really costs in Michigan

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

To form

$20

Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit (Form CSCL/CD-502)

First year with the state

~$40

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$20

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $269 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Michigan nonprofit annual reportEvery year by October 1. Due October 1.$20

How fast

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

Questions

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

Michigan charges $20 to file the Articles of Incorporation - Nonprofit (Form CSCL/CD-502).

What does a nonprofit cost every year in Michigan?

Michigan nonprofit annual report: $20, every year by October 1 (Due October 1.).

Can I expedite a nonprofit 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.

Not sure a nonprofit 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.

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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.