Incorporating in Michigan

For complete and current information concerning Michigan corporations you should go to the Official State of Michigan Portal. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Michigan but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the Official State of Michigan Portal and associated links. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and should therefore be independently verified.

Michigan corporation name:

A Michigan corporation’s name shall contain the word “corporation”, “company”, “incorporated”, or “limited” or an abbreviation thereof. The corporation’s name must be distinguishable from all other entities’ names registered or reserved in accordance with Michigan law. Nothing in the name shall indicate or imply that the corporation is formed for any purpose other than those permitted by its articles of incorporation.

Michigan corporation board of directors:

A Michigan corporation’s board of directors shall consist of 1 or more members as fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the bylaws unless such number is fixed in the articles of incorporation. The corporation’s directors need not be shareholders unless required by the bylaws or articles of incorporation, either of which may prescribe additional qualifications for directors.

Michigan corporation officers:

The officers of a Michigan corporation shall consist of a president, secretary, treasurer, chairman of the board if desired, 1 or more vice-presidents, and such other officers as may be set forth by the bylaws or determined by the board of directors. The corporation’s officers shall be elected or appointed by the board of directors unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws. The same person may simultaneously hold more than one office.

Michigan corporation shareholders’ and directors’ meetings:

Annual shareholders’ meetings, for the election of directors and other business as may come before the meeting, shall be held as provided in the bylaws. Shareholders’ meetings may be held within or without Michigan as may be provided in the bylaws. If there is no such provision, shareholders’ meetings shall be held at the corporation’s registered office or at such other place as may be determined by the board of directors. Special shareholders’ meetings may be called by the board or by officers, directors or shareholders as provided in the bylaws; or upon application of at least 10% of the shareholders entitled to vote at a meeting, the circuit court of the county where the corporation’s principal place of business or registered office is located may, for good cause shown, order a special meeting of shareholders to be called and held as prescribed by the court.

Michigan taxes:

See the Michigan Department of Treasury web site.

Michigan Registered Agent:

Michigan corporations are required to have a registered agent in Michigan. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

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Incorporate in Michigan