Address of state office for filing:
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Division of Corporate and Consumer Services
PO Box 7846
Madison WI 53707-7846
Telephone: (608) 261-7577
State web address: www.legis.state.wi.us/
State law reference: Wisconsin Statutes Annotated, Chapter 183.
Title of filing: Articles of Organization.
Filing Fee: $170 paper, $130 online
Name requirements: The official name must contain the words “Limited Liability Company,” “Limited Liability Co.,” or the abbreviations “LLC” or “L.L.C.” (Section 183.0103). A company name may be reserved for renewable 120-day periods for a fee of $15. (Section 183.0104).
Organizer requirements: A limited liability company may be organized by one person. The organizer need not be a natural person, nor a member. (Section 183.0201).
Articles of Organization requirements: Articles of Organization must contain the following: (1) a statement that the company is organized under Chapter 183 of the Wisconsin Statutes, (2) name of company, (3) registered agent name and office address, (4) if company will be managed by managers, a statement to that effect, (5) names and addresses of organizers, and (6) any additional matters. (Section 183.0202).
Annual report requirement: Yes, to Department of Financial Institutions. (Section 183.0120) $25 filing fee.
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. In addition, the effective date may be delayed up to 90 days to a date stated in the Articles of Organization. (Sections 183.0204(1) and 183.0111).
Membership requirements: Minimum number required is one. The member may be a natural person or a business entity.
(Section 183.0102(15)).
Other: None.
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