Quick Summary

This is a simple, straightforward post on forming a business in Michigan.

Warnings/Disclaimers

(In addition to all the standard disclaimers,) please do not consider this post as legal, financial, or tax advice.

It is simply the steps I completed to form a business in Michigan. I hope it offers some value to you.

In this game that we play, owning a business can be a valuable piece. It offers:

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Contents

I filled out and submitted the Articles of Organization Form
- This form allowed me to establish a limited liability company (LLC) – a relatively simple business type to create and operate. The LLC business type was a good match for my startup business, as it offered liability protection and the ability to chose a tax treatment (but I’ll keep the default tax treatment for an LLC that of a disregarded entity and include it when filing my personal taxes).
- I was sure to include an LLC abbreviation in my business name (e.g. Astronomer of Credit LLC [this is not my business name, but I like the sound of it])
- And also verify that my business name was not already taken by using the name availability search tool.
- I mailed in the completed form with my $50 check.

After my new LLC was approved (I received my original Articles of Organization Form back in the mail – stamped “FILED”), I requested an EIN
- There was no cost to request an EIN and the EIN was immediately available at the end of the online process.
- While an EIN was not required for my business, it seemed like a prudent move to greater separate my business and personal transactions.