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There are many reasons to form an LLC in Wisconsin. Here are the main ones:
Legal protection in case of bankruptcy or lawsuits
Separation of personal and business assets
Tax benefits: flexibility & pass-through taxation
Increasing credibility and trust for your business
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There are many advantages to forming an LLC, mainly that it’s limiting your personal liability, and tax advantages because LLC’s profits in Wisconsin are only taxed once, which offers significant tax savings.
In regulatory matters, an LLC has few restrictions. In Wisconsin, any number of owners is acceptable, and LLCs are not required to have a board of directors or any annual meetings. LLCs do not have any limitations on the way profits are distributed, and owners can agree on what share of profits they want to use.
As a business, you could also qualify for several loans and incentives. Checking the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Financial Institutions website can provide additional information for those starting an LLC in the state.
There is a series of forms required to create your LLC that asks for specific information about the members. Be prepared with the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and addresses of all the members listed.
These are the steps you’ll take to file your LLC in Wisconsin:
You’ll find a detailed outline to walk you through each step below.
There are specific requirements to follow when naming a business. These requirements exist to ensure you are correctly registered with the state. All policies are outlined by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Additional questions can be answered by the Division of Corporate and Consumer Services.
When naming your business, here are a few guidelines you should follow:
Wisconsin requires a registered agent for LLCs. This is to ensure there is always someone available during the normal business day to receive correspondence, packages, or service of process.
Wisconsin statute 183.0105 governing registered agents should be carefully reviewed. On average, a registered agent service will cost from $50 to $300 per year. Anyone over the age of 18 can be named as a registered agent if they have a Wisconsin street address. It is always wise to hire someone who understands their obligations and has experience. You may also be your own registered agent.
All requirements are spelled out in the documents for each separate filing. You will need:
To complete articles of organization, you’ll need:
Filing fees for the required documents in the State of Wisconsin include:
All documents to file an LLC in Wisconsin may be completed online using the Department of Financial Institutions portal.
All transactions are done online, except for the name reservation form, of which one original copy must be sent to the State of WI-Dept. of Financial Institutions, Box 93348, Milwaukee, WI, 53293-0348 with a check for the non-refundable filing fee of $15 payable to the department. An additional $25 is required for requesting expedited service.
Any questions should be directed to the Division of Corporate & Consumer Services at (608) 261-7577. Be sure to follow all instructions and completely fill out each section to avoid delays.
An operating agreement is a legal, binding document that outlines the goals, objectives, and duties of the LLC and its members.
Operating agreements are not required in the State of Wisconsin, but it is wise to have one in place. This document is important because it helps avoid disagreements between the LLC’s members in the future.
An EIN, or Employer Identification Number, is required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Every registered business in the United States must have one.
There are benefits to having an EIN, including:
Applying for an EIN is quick and convenient. Go to the IRS website and fill out form SS-4 for an LLC EIN. You will be required to answer specific questions. The social security number of the managers/members is also required, as well as the physical address for your LLC. This could be the address of a manager/member or registered agent.
Use your EIN for all tax and business purposes. The number is used in these different ways:
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