Limited Liability Companies – Indiana

By | February 7, 2008

Address of state office for filing:
Indiana Secretary of State
Corporations Division
302 West Washington
Room E018
Indianapolis IN 46204
Telephone: 317-232-6576
State web address: http://www.state.in.us/
State law reference: Indiana Code, Title 23, Article 18.
Title of filing: Articles of Organization.
Filing Fee: $90
Name requirements: The official name must contain the words “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviations “LLC” or “L.L.C.” The name may contain the name of a member or manager. (Section 23-18-2-8). A name may be reserved for 120 days for a $20 fee. The reservation is renewable. (Section 23-18-2-9).
Organizer requirements: A limited liability company may be organized by one person. The organizer need not be a natural person, nor a member. (Section 23-18-2-4, 23-18-1-17).
Articles of Organization requirements: Articles of Organization must contain the following: (1) name of company, (2) registered agent name and office address, (3) duration of company, if less than perpetual, and (4) whether the company will be managed by managers or members. (Section 23-18-2-4).
Annual report requirement: Yes, biennial report to Secretary of State. (Section 23-18-12-11). $30 filing fee if filed in writing, $21 filing fee if filed electronically.
Publication requirement: No.
Effective date of limited liability company organization: On the date of official approval of Articles of Organization, the company becomes a legal entity and the members are shielded from personal liability. (Section 23-18-2-7).
Membership requirements: Minimum number required is one. The member may be a natural person or a business entity.
(Section 23-18-6-0.5).
Other: None.