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| Document | Certificate of Dissolution (Form CSCL/CD-731) |
|---|---|
| State fee | $10 |
| Taxes / clearance | Request a tax clearance from the Michigan Department of Treasury within 60 days of filing the dissolution. |
| Where | Michigan LARA — Corporations Division |
Step by step
- Approve the dissolution. Members vote as required by the operating agreement and record it in writing.
- Wind up and pay creditors. Collect what’s owed, pay debts, and distribute remaining assets to members.
- Clear Michigan filings and taxes. Request a tax clearance from the Michigan Department of Treasury within 60 days of filing the dissolution. Make sure the michigan annual statement is current.
- File the Certificate of Dissolution (Form CSCL/CD-731). File the Certificate of Dissolution with LARA; the LLC must be in good standing first. State fee: $10.
- File final federal returns and close accounts. Mark the final federal return as final, close the bank account, cancel licenses and your registered agent.
All Michigan LLC fees in one place
Every state fee a Michigan LLC can run into, from formation to closing. The typical recurring state cost is $25 a year ($25 annual statement).
| Filing or service | State fee | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form CSCL/CD-700) | $50 | Once, to form the LLC |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 for six months (Form 540) | Before forming, if you want to hold a name |
| Michigan annual statement | $25 | Every year |
| Registered agent | $0 if you qualify to serve yourself; $99–$199/yr for a service | Ongoing |
| Change of registered agent | See LARA's filing fee schedule | When you switch agents |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Fee shown when you order online | When a bank, lender or another state asks |
| Certificate of Assumed Name (Form 541) | $10 for an LLC; valid through December 31 of the fifth full calendar year after filing | Only if you trade under another name |
| Certificate of Dissolution (Form CSCL/CD-731) | $10 | Once, to close the LLC |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dissolve an LLC in Michigan?
The state fee for the Certificate of Dissolution (Form CSCL/CD-731) is $10. Budget for any final taxes, overdue reports and professional help for the final tax return.
What form dissolves an LLC in Michigan?
Certificate of Dissolution (Form CSCL/CD-731). File the Certificate of Dissolution with LARA; the LLC must be in good standing first.
Do I need tax clearance to dissolve a Michigan LLC?
Request a tax clearance from the Michigan Department of Treasury within 60 days of filing the dissolution.
What if I don’t formally dissolve my Michigan LLC?
Required filings keep coming due — Michigan annual statement ($25) — and missing them leads to: An LLC that doesn't file falls out of good standing after two years, and its name becomes available to other businesses. To restore good standing, file a Certificate of Restoration ($50) with every missed statement ($25 each).
Your LLC setup checklist
- Get a free EINFrom the IRS, in minutes online.
- Open a business bank accountKeep LLC money apart from yours to protect the liability shield.
- Sign an operating agreementSettle who owns and decides what before it matters.
- Get business insuranceCover what the LLC itself doesn’t protect.
- Plan your taxesKnow your tax status and federal due dates.
- Track state deadlinesFree reminders before each filing.
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