Illinois Secretary of State information on LLCs
The Illinois Secretary of State handles the formation and organization of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) in Illinois.
Information on forming a Illinois LLC can be found at the Illinois Secretary of State homepage.
Who Can be Part of an Illinois LLC?
A limited liability company consists of one or more members which may be individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations, other limited liability companies or other business entities.
Does Illinois recognize single member limited liability companies?
Yes, single-member LLCs are permitted in Illinois.
How do I make changes after forming my LLC?
In order for a limited liability to make changes to its filing, the LLC must file an Amended Application for Admission. The Secretary of State provides a form for this purpose which can be found at the Illinois Secretary of State website. The filing fee is $150.
Series LLC
Illinois recognizes series LLCs. The application for an Illinois series LLC is different from a regular LLC Articles of Organization, and the filing fee is higher ($750 for a series limited liability company as of Sep. 2005).
What is required to form a Illinois limited liability company?
A domestic limited liability company must complete and file Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State and pay the required filing fee.
