--- title: "Move Your LLC to Indiana: Domestication Requirements & Cost 2026 | LLC Attorney" description: "How to domesticate (move) an out-of-state LLC to Indiana in 2026: the Articles of Domestication filing, the unusually low $30 fee, and whether you keep your original formation date." canonical: https://llcattorney.com/states/in/move-llc-to-indiana image: https://llcattorney.com/images/share-cover.png source_path: /states/in/move-llc-to-indiana --- Key Takeaways - Indiana allows incoming LLC domestication directly (Ind. Code Title 23, Art. 0.6, Ch.5 (§23-0.6-5-5), part of the Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code) — your LLC keeps its original formation date - Filing fee: $30 total - No new EIN is needed. Domestication under Indiana's Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one, so the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged — update your address on file with Form 8822-B once your Indiana registered agent is set. - No. Indiana's Articles of Domestication filing doesn't require independent proof of formal withdrawal from your old state — the Certificate of Good Standing you submit largely covers it, and any separate closing filing in your old state is handled under that state's own law. - Same-day LLC domestication filing available through LLC Attorney, at no markup on state fees If your LLC is formed in another state but you've relocated (or your business has) and want Indiana to be its new legal home, domestication lets you make that move without dissolving the company and starting over. This guide covers exactly how to domesticate an LLC into Indiana in 2026 — the Articles of Domestication filing, the surprisingly low $30 total cost, and what happens to your EIN and formation date once it's approved. YesStatutory domestication available $30Total filing cost — among the lowest nationwide Few daysTypical INBiz online processing time SameFormation date & EIN retained ## What Is LLC Domestication? Domestication (sometimes called continuance or statutory conversion) lets you move your LLC from one state to Indiana without dissolving it and starting over. Done correctly, the LLC keeps its original formation date, its EIN, and its contracts — only its home state changes. ## Can You Domesticate an LLC Into Indiana? Yes. Indiana's LLC Act includes a statutory domestication provision (Ind. Code Title 23, Art. 0.6, Ch.5 (§23-0.6-5-5), part of the Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code), so an out-of-state LLC can become a Indiana LLC directly while retaining its original formation date. ## How to Domesticate Your LLC in Indiana - **Filing agency:** Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division (INBiz) - **Form:** Articles of Domestication (State Form 51575) — or, alternatively, a Plan of Domestication meeting the same statutory content requirements (51575) - **Filing fee:** $30 total - **Processing time:** Not separately published, but INBiz's online filing portal typically processes submissions within a few business days - **Certificate of Good Standing:** Required from your current state, dated within 90 days of filing. - **Plan of domestication:** Indiana does not require a separate formal plan document beyond the standard filing. - **Member approval:** Indiana's Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code applies the same approval framework across conversions, mergers, domestications, and interest exchanges; absent a specific threshold in your operating agreement, the general default leans toward majority-in-interest approval — confirm your operating agreement's language before filing, since Indiana hasn't published a domestication-specific default distinct from its other structural-change provisions. ## What Happens to Your EIN, Contracts, and Formation Date? Domesticating to Indiana preserves your LLC's original formation date — the entity continues, it doesn't restart. No new EIN is needed. Domestication under Indiana's Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one, so the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged — update your address on file with Form 8822-B once your Indiana registered agent is set. All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — Indiana's continuity-of-existence framework treats the domesticated LLC as the same entity that existed in your old state, not a new one stepping into its shoes. ## Do I Need to Close My LLC in My Old State? No. Indiana's Articles of Domestication filing doesn't require independent proof of formal withdrawal from your old state — the Certificate of Good Standing you submit largely covers it, and any separate closing filing in your old state is handled under that state's own law. If your business keeps operating in your old state after moving its legal home to Indiana — an office, employees, or regular in-state activity — you'll likely need to foreign-qualify there instead of maintaining it as your domestic entity. Check that state's foreign-qualification requirements once the Indiana domestication is final. ## When Do Indiana's Taxes and Filings Start? Indiana's tax and business-entity-report obligations begin on the effective date stated in your filed Articles of Domestication — Indiana requires a biennial business entity report through INBiz, so get that cycle on your compliance calendar right away. You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the domestication took effect, prorated to the effective date — confirm the exact requirement with that state's own tax agency, since it depends on where you're moving from. Indiana's $30 domestication filing fee is one of the lowest in the country — most states charge $100 or more for the equivalent filing, so this is a genuine cost advantage worth featuring if Indiana is one of several states you're weighing. Note that Certificate of Good Standing requirements for Form 51575 specifically weren't independently confirmed against every source; verify directly with INBiz before filing. ## How to Move Your LLC to Indiana Step by Step ### If You Do It Yourself **Step 1 — Confirm your LLC is in good standing in its current state.** Indiana will require a Certificate of Good Standing from your current state, so resolve any lapsed filings there first. **Step 2 — Get member approval for the move.** Indiana's Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code applies the same approval framework across conversions, mergers, domestications, and interest exchanges; absent a specific threshold in your operating agreement, the general default leans toward majority-in-interest approval — confirm your operating agreement's language before filing, since Indiana hasn't published a domestication-specific default distinct from its other structural-change provisions. **Step 3 — File the domestication paperwork.** File with Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division (INBiz) using the Articles of Domestication (State Form 51575) — or, alternatively, a Plan of Domestication meeting the same statutory content requirements, $30 total. **Step 4 — Confirm your EIN and contracts carry over.** No new EIN is needed. Domestication under Indiana's Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one, so the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged — update your address on file with Form 8822-B once your Indiana registered agent is set. All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — Indiana's continuity-of-existence framework treats the domesticated LLC as the same entity that existed in your old state, not a new one stepping into its shoes. **Step 5 — Appoint a registered agent in your new state.** Indiana calls this role a "Registered Agent" — required before or as part of the domestication filing. **Step 6 — Handle your old state's final obligations.** No. Indiana's Articles of Domestication filing doesn't require independent proof of formal withdrawal from your old state — the Certificate of Good Standing you submit largely covers it, and any separate closing filing in your old state is handled under that state's own law. You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the domestication took effect, prorated to the effective date — confirm the exact requirement with that state's own tax agency, since it depends on where you're moving from. **Step 7 — Update your tax and compliance calendar.** Indiana's tax and business-entity-report obligations begin on the effective date stated in your filed Articles of Domestication — Indiana requires a biennial business entity report through INBiz, so get that cycle on your compliance calendar right away. **Step 8 — Watch for Indiana-specific domestication traps.** Indiana consolidated its rules for conversions, mergers, domestications, and interest exchanges — for every entity type, not just LLCs — into one Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code (Article 0.6). The practical upside is a genuinely low $30 filing fee; the trap is assuming Indiana's process mirrors a neighboring state's dollar-for-dollar, when the underlying statutory structure is actually different. Ready to Launch Your Business in Indiana?Follow our fast, easy process to get started right now.[Start My Business](https://app.llcattorney.com/formation?intake_type=formation) ### If LLC Attorney Does It for You 1. Submit your LLC's current-state details at llcattorney.com — name, formation date, and member information. 2. LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing, obtains your Certificate of Good Standing, and serves as your registered agent in Indiana once the move is complete. 3. Receive confirmation of your completed move, plus access to flat-fee attorney consultations (no retainer) for any old-state wind-down questions. ## When Should You Talk to an Attorney About Moving Your LLC to Indiana? Talk to an attorney before domesticating your LLC to Indiana if your operating agreement doesn't clearly address the approval threshold for a domestication, if you're deciding between filing Articles of Domestication versus a Plan of Domestication, or if your old state has unusual final-tax-return requirements you want confirmed ahead of time. ## What You Actually Get With LLC Attorney's Indiana Domestication Service The part of Indiana LLC domestication people underestimate is how cheap and fast it can be compared to other states — but only if the filing is prepared under the right part of Indiana's uniform transactions code. LLC Attorney handles the paperwork correctly from the start. - LLC domestication to Indiana, starting at $149. - Certificate of Good Standing retrieval, filing prep, and registered agent service all handled in one order. - Old-state withdrawal and final-tax-obligation guidance specific to your prior state — not a generic multi-state template. - Access to professionally trained Business Success Advisors at no charge, plus flat-fee attorney consultations (no retainer) for move-specific questions. Moving your LLC's legal home to Indiana is one of the more affordable domestications available — LLC Attorney makes sure the filing is done right the first time, so you keep that cost and time advantage. ## Ready to Move Your LLC to Indiana? LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing for LLCs moving to Indiana, starting at $149. See our [full pricing](/pricing) for all service tiers. Ready to Launch Your Business in Indiana?Follow our fast, easy process to get started right now.[Move My LLC to Indiana](https://app.llcattorney.com/formation?intake_type=formation) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I domesticate my out-of-state LLC directly into Indiana? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. Indiana's Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code (Ind. Code §23-0.6-5-5) includes a statutory domestication provision, so an out-of-state LLC can become an Indiana LLC directly while retaining its original formation date. ### Does my LLC keep its original formation date after domesticating to Indiana? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. Domesticating to Indiana preserves your LLC's original formation date, EIN, and contracts — only the home state changes, since Indiana's domestication statute treats it as a continuation of the same entity rather than a new one. ### How much does it cost to domesticate an LLC in Indiana? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) $30 total — notably lower than most states, which typically charge $100 or more for the equivalent filing. It's one of the more affordable domestication filings in the country. ### Do I need a new EIN after domesticating my LLC to Indiana? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) No. Your EIN stays the same — domestication continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one. Update your address with the IRS via Form 8822-B once your Indiana registered agent is set. ### Do I need to close my LLC in my old state after moving to Indiana? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Indiana doesn't require proof of withdrawal from your old state as part of its own filing, but you'll typically still need to file a closing document in your prior state under its own law once Indiana's domestication is confirmed. ### When do Indiana's taxes and annual report obligations start after domesticating? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Indiana's obligations begin as soon as the domestication is effective. Indiana requires a biennial business entity report through INBiz — get that cycle on your compliance calendar right away. ### Do all my LLC's members have to approve the move to Indiana? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Indiana applies the same general approval framework across conversions, mergers, and domestications; absent a specific threshold in your operating agreement, expect majority-in-interest approval to be the practical default, but confirm your operating agreement's language first. ### How long does it take to domesticate an LLC in Indiana? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Not separately published by Indiana, but INBiz's online filing system typically processes submissions within a few business days. Request your Certificate of Good Standing from your old state early so it doesn't become the bottleneck. ### Does LLC Attorney help move LLCs to Indiana? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing for LLCs moving to Indiana, starting at $149. ## Related Indiana Resources - [Indiana LLC Formation](/states/in/llc-formation-indiana) - [Indiana Registered Agent](/states/in/registered-agent-indiana) - [Indiana EIN Number](/states/in/ein-number-indiana)