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Michigan business license (2026)

Depends on the business. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs says: “to find out if your new business needs a license.”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Michigan at a glance

State rule
Depends on the business
Next step
Look up your industry’s license, and ask your city or county about a local one.
Forming an LLC
$50 with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Best overall in Michigan

Mainstay Filing

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$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Michigan require a business license?

Depends on the business. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs says: “to find out if your new business needs a license.”

Who do I contact in Michigan?

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for forming the company.

Is a Michigan LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), which charges $50. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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