Illinois Incorporation Information
Corporations and commenced in Illinois by making an appropriate filing with the Illinois Corporation Commission. You must file Articles of Incorporation. Once these Articles of Incorporation are filed, your Illinois corporation is officially formed on the records of the state. You must then take further steps to complete your internal corporate organization
Incorporation Filing Fee For Illinois
The Fee for filing Articles of Incorporation in Illinois is currently $150 plus applicable franchise taxes. The minimum franchise tax is $25 but consult the state website to calculate the correct amount based on the number of shares that you authorize.
Illinois Online Incorporation You can access forms and other information necessary to file you Illinois corporation through this link: Georgia State Incorporation Page.
The site contains the basic forms and filing information to enable you to file your incorporation.
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Checking Illinois Corporate Name Availability
The first step to incorporate in Illinois is to check for availability of your corporate name. Illinois provides an online database that you can search to determine whether your desired corporate name is available. Illinois Corporate Name Search
Illinois Registered Agent
Illinois law requires you to name a registered agent in the state of Illinois. You can hire a registered agent service for a modest yearly fee. You can get one free year of Registered Agent Service from incorp.com if you are not a current customer and if you sign up for this service through this link.
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Incorporate In Illinois Using An Incorporation Service
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Completing Your Incorporation Process
Filing your Articles of Incorporation with the State of Illinois is only the first step. Although it will commence your corporation on the records of the State of Illinois, there are a number of additional steps that need to be taken in order to complete your internal corporate organization.
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