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Michigan Form CSCL/CD-700: Articles of Organization (Michigan LLC)
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
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Quick Answer
What is Michigan form CSCL/CD-700?
Form CSCL/CD-700 creates a Michigan LLC. You file it with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), not with a court, and the $50 filing fee is the state's standard rate.
Who files it
The organizer forming the LLC.
Where it goes
Michigan LARA, Corporations Division — online, by mail, or in person.
Filing fee
$50 standard. Expedited service is available for an additional state fee.
What you need before you start
- A business name that is available and includes an LLC designator
- The purpose of the business
- The name and Michigan street address of the resident agent
- The duration of the LLC, if not perpetual
How to complete and file form CSCL/CD-700
- 1
Search LARA's business entity database to confirm the name is available.
- 2
Choose a resident agent with a physical Michigan address (no PO boxes).
- 3
File CSCL/CD-700 with the $50 fee.
- 4
Get an EIN from the IRS after LARA approves the filing.
- 5
File your annual statement each February 15 to stay in good standing.
Mistakes that get CSCL/CD-700 rejected
- Picking a name that is too close to an existing Michigan entity
- Using a PO box for the resident agent address
- Skipping the operating agreement — Michigan does not require it, but banks and partners usually do
- Forgetting the February 15 annual statement, which leads to dissolution over time