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3 Best LLC Services in Michigan (2026) and Why
Quick explanation
- Cost at the state
- $50, charged once
- After formation
- $25 per year
- Resident agent
- Yes, by law
- Services we suggest
- MI Registered Agent.org, Mainstay Filing then Michigan Registered Agent.co
Michigan: the ranked picks
Ranked using five checks described on our method page.1. MI Registered Agent.org: best for a lean start
$199 to form, then $99 a year
MI Registered Agent.org comes out on top: year one costs $199 and each later year $99.
A lower three-year total than Mainstay Filing gives it the lead for a company that stays put.
The annual statement is not part of the price, so you will file it on your own.
Includes
- State filing done for you
- Agent service during year one
Points in its favor
- $99 each year from year two
- $199 to get started
- First-year agent in the price
Where it falls short
- Nothing in the price touches the annual statement
- Applying for an EIN costs $99 extra
2. Mainstay Filing: best for staying out of the paperwork
$199 per year ($249 at signup including the state fee)
Our second recommendation, Mainstay Filing, earns it since the annual statement is built into its $199 annual price alongside formation and the resident agent.
That $200 gap over three years explains why it ranks below MI Registered Agent.org.
It prepares each annual statement and adds the $25 fee the state sets, with no markup.
Includes
- Articles prepared and submitted
- Resident agent year-round
- Annual statement prepared and filed for you
- EIN request submitted for you
- State fees billed at cost
Points in its favor
- Year two is $199
- Includes the EIN application
- $199 a year pays for the filing, the agent and the report
Where it falls short
- Renews $100 higher than MI Registered Agent.org
3. Michigan Registered Agent.co: best for one-state companies
$199 to form, then $99 a year
Number 3 on the list is Michigan Registered Agent.co, where year one costs $199 and each later year $99.
The annual statement is not part of the price, so you will file it on your own.
It charges exactly what MI Registered Agent.org charges; either would serve you well.
Includes
- State filing done for you
- Agent service during year one
Points in its favor
- $199 to get started
- First-year agent in the price
- $99 each year from year two
Where it falls short
- Nothing in the price touches the annual statement
- Applying for an EIN costs $99 extra
How they stack up
| # | Provider | Year one | Renewal price | Over three years | What you get | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | state filing done for you; agent service during year one | Open MI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | articles prepared and submitted; Resident agent year-round; annual statement prepared and filed for you | Open Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Michigan Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | state filing done for you; agent service during year one | Open Michigan Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Explanations
What does it cost to set up an LLC in this state?
Filing on your own costs $50; a service raises that by $199.
State fees for years one through three: $100. see legislature.mi.gov, September 2026
Where does the formation paperwork go?
You submit one document, the Articles of Organization (Form CSCL/CD-700), to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
The governing law: MCL 450.4202. Turnaround: Up to 10 business days for non-expedited. see legislature.mi.gov, September 2026
Does the LLC need a resident agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Michigan resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Michigan or authorized there, whose business office (or, for a person, residence) is the registered office.
see legislature.mi.gov, October 2026
What is due in later years?
Chiefly the annual statement, filed every year. Fee: $25. Due date as the state words it: February 15, so mark the calendar.
Late reports cost $10 more.
see michigan.gov, August 2026
Can I do the filing without help?
No service is required. On your own, three years of state fees total $100.
The trade is $397 to $597 over three years in exchange for not filing every form yourself.
What put number one on top?
What three years cost counts for 34%, and MI Registered Agent.org comes out ahead on it.
The two heaviest criteria are what three years cost (34%) and how much work the price handles (28%), with three lighter ones behind them.
Over three years MI Registered Agent.org totals $397, which is $200 below Mainstay Filing.
Michigan: rules and fees at a glance
| Requirement | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to file the LLC | $50 | see legislature.mi.gov, September 2026 |
| Resident agent | Yes, by law | see legislature.mi.gov, October 2026 |
| Annual statement | $25 every year | see michigan.gov, August 2026 |
| Three-year state total | $100 | The rows above, added |
Further questions
How quickly is it approved?
Up to 10 business days for non-expedited.
Is the EIN covered?
Applying for an EIN costs $99 with MI Registered Agent.org or $99 with Michigan Registered Agent.co, and nothing extra with Mainstay Filing.
What if I miss the due date?
$10 added to the report fee.
What are the three-year totals?
MI Registered Agent.org: $397 | Mainstay Filing: $597 | Michigan Registered Agent.co: $397 in service fees alone.
Are the figures official?
State fees come from Michigan's official sources, cited by each figure. Service prices come from each company's own pricing page.
Who would you hire first in Michigan?
MI Registered Agent.org ranks first on what three years cost, ahead of Mainstay Filing and Michigan Registered Agent.co.
Documents and pricing pages behind this page
- Reference: Michigan Department of Licensing and at michigan.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: Michigan Department of Licensing and at michigan.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: Michigan report due date at michigan.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: MCL 450.4202 at legislature.mi.gov, checked in August 2026
- Reference: Michigan formation fee: Filing fee at michigan.gov, checked in September 2026
- Reference: Michigan formation fee: Filing fee at legislature.mi.gov, checked in September 2026
- Reference: Michigan registered agent statute at legislature.mi.gov, checked in October 2026
- Reference: Processing time, official source at michigan.gov, checked in September 2026
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the MI Registered Agent.org pricing page
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the Mainstay Filing Michigan service page
- Fetched November 13, 2026: the Michigan Registered Agent.co pricing page