--- title: "Move Your LLC to Michigan: Conversion Requirements & Cost 2026 | LLC Attorney" description: "How to domesticate (move) an out-of-state LLC to Michigan in 2026: the Certificate of Conversion filing under MCL 450.4709, the roughly $75 total cost, and what happens to your formation date." canonical: https://llcattorney.com/states/mi/move-llc-to-michigan image: https://llcattorney.com/images/share-cover.png source_path: /states/mi/move-llc-to-michigan --- Key Takeaways - Michigan allows incoming LLC domestication directly (MCL 450.4709) — your LLC keeps its original formation date - Filing fee: $25 for the Certificate of Conversion, plus $50 for the accompanying Articles of Organization (about $75 total) - No new EIN is needed. Michigan's conversion statute confirms the LLC continues as the same legal entity — title to real estate and other property remains vested in the converted Michigan LLC without reversion or impairment, and pre-conversion obligations and liabilities carry forward unaffected. Update your address with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your Michigan resident agent address is set. - No. Michigan requires only that the conversion be authorized under the law of your LLC's home jurisdiction; it does not require a separate withdrawal filing from your old state as part of the Certificate of Conversion. That said, confirm what your old state's own law expects once Michigan's conversion is effective, since some states want a corresponding filing to close out the entity there. - 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 Michigan to be its new legal home, Michigan's conversion statute lets you make that move without dissolving the company and starting over. This guide covers exactly how to convert an LLC into Michigan in 2026 — the Certificate of Conversion filing, the roughly $75 total cost, what happens to your EIN and formation date, and what you still need to handle in your old state afterward. Note that Michigan calls this process 'conversion' rather than 'domestication,' though the result is the same. YesStatutory conversion available (MCL 450.4709) ~$75Total filing cost 7-10 daysTypical 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 Michigan 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 Michigan? Yes. Michigan's LLC Act includes a statutory domestication provision (MCL 450.4709), so an out-of-state LLC can become a Michigan LLC directly while retaining its original formation date. ## How to Domesticate Your LLC in Michigan - **Filing agency:** Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau - **Form:** Certificate of Conversion (filed together with new Michigan Articles of Organization) (CSCL/CD-754) - **Filing fee:** $25 for the Certificate of Conversion, plus $50 for the accompanying Articles of Organization (about $75 total) - **Processing time:** About 7-10 business days for standard online processing; up to 4 weeks by mail - **Expedited option:** 24-hour expedited service for $50 extra, or same-day service for $100 extra - **Certificate of Good Standing:** Required from your current state. - **Plan of domestication:** A formal plan of domestication must be adopted and filed alongside the conversion paperwork. - **Member approval:** Michigan's LLC Act doesn't spell out a specific vote threshold for approving a conversion into Michigan in the statute itself, so this defaults to whatever your operating agreement requires for a fundamental change; if your operating agreement is silent, confirm the applicable default with your LLC's home-state law before filing, since Michigan's own conversion statute is focused on the mechanics of the plan of conversion rather than the approval vote. ## What Happens to Your EIN, Contracts, and Formation Date? Domesticating to Michigan preserves your LLC's original formation date — the entity continues, it doesn't restart. No new EIN is needed. Michigan's conversion statute confirms the LLC continues as the same legal entity — title to real estate and other property remains vested in the converted Michigan LLC without reversion or impairment, and pre-conversion obligations and liabilities carry forward unaffected. Update your address with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your Michigan resident agent address is set. All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — Michigan's statute treats the converted LLC as a continuation of the same entity, not a new company stepping into its shoes. ## Do I Need to Close My LLC in My Old State? No. Michigan requires only that the conversion be authorized under the law of your LLC's home jurisdiction; it does not require a separate withdrawal filing from your old state as part of the Certificate of Conversion. That said, confirm what your old state's own law expects once Michigan's conversion is effective, since some states want a corresponding filing to close out the entity there. If your business keeps operating in the old state after moving its legal home to Michigan (an office, employees, or regular in-state activity there), you'll likely need to foreign-qualify in that state instead of maintaining it as your domestic entity — check the old state's foreign-qualification requirements once the move is final. ## When Do Michigan's Taxes and Filings Start? Michigan's tax and annual-statement obligations begin as soon as the conversion is filed and effective — Michigan LLCs owe a $25 annual statement each year by February 15, and Michigan's Corporate Income Tax generally doesn't apply to LLCs taxed as pass-throughs, though check your specific tax classification. You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the conversion took effect, prorated to the conversion date — confirm the exact filing requirement with that state's tax agency, since this varies based on where your prior state was. ## How to Move Your LLC to Michigan Step by Step ### If You Do It Yourself **Step 1 — Confirm your LLC is in good standing in its current state.** Michigan 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.** Michigan's LLC Act doesn't spell out a specific vote threshold for approving a conversion into Michigan in the statute itself, so this defaults to whatever your operating agreement requires for a fundamental change; if your operating agreement is silent, confirm the applicable default with your LLC's home-state law before filing, since Michigan's own conversion statute is focused on the mechanics of the plan of conversion rather than the approval vote. **Step 3 — File the domestication paperwork.** File with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau using the Certificate of Conversion (filed together with new Michigan Articles of Organization), $25 for the Certificate of Conversion, plus $50 for the accompanying Articles of Organization (about $75 total). **Step 4 — Confirm your EIN and contracts carry over.** No new EIN is needed. Michigan's conversion statute confirms the LLC continues as the same legal entity — title to real estate and other property remains vested in the converted Michigan LLC without reversion or impairment, and pre-conversion obligations and liabilities carry forward unaffected. Update your address with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your Michigan resident agent address is set. All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — Michigan's statute treats the converted LLC as a continuation of the same entity, not a new company stepping into its shoes. **Step 5 — Appoint a registered agent in your new state.** Michigan calls this role a "Resident Agent" — required before or as part of the domestication filing. **Step 6 — Handle your old state's final obligations.** No. Michigan requires only that the conversion be authorized under the law of your LLC's home jurisdiction; it does not require a separate withdrawal filing from your old state as part of the Certificate of Conversion. That said, confirm what your old state's own law expects once Michigan's conversion is effective, since some states want a corresponding filing to close out the entity there. You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the conversion took effect, prorated to the conversion date — confirm the exact filing requirement with that state's tax agency, since this varies based on where your prior state was. **Step 7 — Update your tax and compliance calendar.** Michigan's tax and annual-statement obligations begin as soon as the conversion is filed and effective — Michigan LLCs owe a $25 annual statement each year by February 15, and Michigan's Corporate Income Tax generally doesn't apply to LLCs taxed as pass-throughs, though check your specific tax classification. **Step 8 — Watch for Michigan-specific domestication traps.** Michigan's LLC Act uses the term 'conversion' rather than 'domestication' — there is no separate statute called 'domestication' in Michigan, so don't be confused by SEO content that references one. Functionally, MCL 450.4709 accomplishes the same thing: your out-of-state LLC becomes a Michigan LLC while keeping its formation date, EIN, and contracts. Also remember Michigan's statutory term for a registered agent is 'Resident Agent,' even though most filers and third-party services still say 'registered agent' colloquially. Ready to Launch Your Business in Michigan?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 resident agent in Michigan 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 Michigan? Talk to an attorney before converting your LLC to Michigan if your operating agreement doesn't clearly address the approval threshold for a conversion and you have multiple members, if your business will continue operating in your old state and you need to sort out foreign-qualification timing, or if your old state has unusual final-tax-return or exit-filing requirements you want confirmed before you file. ## What You Actually Get With LLC Attorney's Michigan Domestication Service The part of Michigan LLC conversion that trips people up isn't the filing itself — it's knowing Michigan uses 'conversion' terminology (not 'domestication'), that a formal plan of conversion is required, and that Michigan's registered agent role is technically called a 'Resident Agent.' LLC Attorney handles all of it correctly from the start. - LLC domestication to Michigan, 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 Michigan is straightforward once the plan of conversion and both required filings are in hand — LLC Attorney makes sure nothing gets missed on either end of the move. ## Ready to Move Your LLC to Michigan? LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing for LLCs moving to Michigan, starting at $149. See our [full pricing](/pricing) for all service tiers. Ready to Launch Your Business in Michigan?Follow our fast, easy process to get started right now.[Move My LLC to Michigan](https://app.llcattorney.com/formation?intake_type=formation) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I domesticate my out-of-state LLC directly into Michigan? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. Michigan's LLC Act allows an out-of-state LLC to become a Michigan LLC through a 'conversion' (MCL 450.4709) — Michigan doesn't use the word 'domestication,' but the mechanism accomplishes the same thing, and your LLC keeps its original formation date. ### Does my LLC keep its original formation date after domesticating to Michigan? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. Converting to Michigan preserves your LLC's original formation date, EIN, and contracts — only the home state changes, since Michigan's conversion 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 Michigan? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) About $75 total — a $25 fee for the Certificate of Conversion plus $50 for the accompanying Michigan Articles of Organization, since both documents are filed together. Same-day expedited processing adds $100. ### Do I need a new EIN after domesticating my LLC to Michigan? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) No. Your EIN stays the same — Michigan's conversion continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one. Update your address with the IRS via Form 8822-B once your Michigan resident agent is set. ### Do I need to close my LLC in my old state after moving to Michigan? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Michigan doesn't require proof of withdrawal from your old state as part of its own filing, but confirm what your prior state's law expects to close out your obligations there once Michigan's conversion is confirmed. ### When do Michigan's taxes and annual report obligations start after domesticating? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Michigan's obligations begin as soon as the conversion is effective. Michigan LLCs owe a $25 annual statement each year by February 15. ### Do all my LLC's members have to approve the move to Michigan? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Michigan's conversion statute doesn't set its own vote threshold, so follow your operating agreement's approval requirement for a fundamental change; if it's silent, confirm the applicable default under your LLC's current home-state law before filing. ### How long does it take to domesticate an LLC in Michigan? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) About 7-10 business days for standard online processing, or up to 4 weeks by mail. Michigan offers 24-hour expedited service for $50 extra or same-day service for $100 extra if you need to move faster. ### Does LLC Attorney help move LLCs to Michigan? ![icon](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ficons%2FfaqPlus.png&w=128&q=75) Yes. LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing for LLCs moving to Michigan, starting at $149. ## Related Michigan Resources - [Michigan LLC Formation](/states/mi/llc-formation-michigan) - [Michigan Registered Agent](/states/mi/registered-agent-michigan) - [Michigan EIN Number](/states/mi/ein-number-michigan)