URS Agents provides professional registered agent service for businesses of all sizes in Illinois. If you need a reliable Illinois registered agent, we make the process simple and straightforward.
As your registered agent, we provide a physical Illinois address to receive Service of Process and other official legal and government documents on behalf of your company. These documents are forwarded to you quickly so you can stay informed and avoid missed notices.
Illinois requires every business to maintain a registered agent to ensure there is a reliable point of contact for legal and state communications. Choosing a dependable registered agent helps keep your business compliant and avoids unnecessary risk.
If you are looking to change your registered agent in Illinois, URS Agents handles the entire process for you.
We complete a status check to confirm your business is in good standing, prepare and file the required change of agent paperwork, and cover the Illinois state filing fee when you switch your service to URS Agents.
Switching registered agents is easier than most business owners expect. If you are not satisfied with your current provider, there is no reason to stay. We make the transition quick and hassle-free.
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If you plan to incorporate in Illinois, you will file Articles of Incorporation, Form BCA2.10. This
can be filed online, by mail or delivery to the Secretary of State's office. If mailing or
delivering, submit in duplicate. The company name must contain one of the following words or an
abbreviation of the word: "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," or "Limited." The filing fee is
$150. The minimum initial franchise tax is $25, for a minimum total fee of $175. The initial
franchise tax is assessed at the rate of 15/100 of 1 percent, or $1.50 per $1000, on the paid-in
capital represented in the state.
Expedited 24 hour filing is available, but only for documents delivered in person to the Springfield
or Chicago office. A separate additional fee of $100 applies.
**If you file online, a $100 expedite fee will be included as Articles of Incorporation are reviewed
within 24 hours of receipt. There is also a $6.25 payment processing fee, for a total due of $281.25
for online filings.
To register as a Foreign Corporation in Illinois, you will file the Application for Authority to
Transact Business in Illinois, Form BCA 13.15. The company name must contain one of the following
words or an abbreviation of the word: "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," or "Limited." A
Certified Copy of the Articles of Incorporation and any Amendments must be included from the state
of incorporation. They must be dated within 90 days of the filing to Illinois. Submit in duplicate
to the Secretary of State's office.
The minimum filing fee is $175. The amount may vary depending on the amount of paid-in capital and
the proportion of property and business that will be located in Illinois. This is computed by the
Department of Business Services after submission of the completed application. They will notify you
of any additional amounts due.
Expedited 24 hour filing is available, but only for documents delivered in person to the Springfield
or Chicago office. A separate additional fee of $100 applies.
Every year, beginning the year following this filing, every foreign corporation will be required to
file an Annual Report with a $75 filing fee and pay an annual franchise tax, which is a minimum of
$25.
If you plan to organize your LLC in Illinois, you will file Articles of Organization, Form LLC-5.5.
This can be filed online, by mail or delivery to the Secretary of State's office. If mailing or
delivering, submit in duplicate. The name of the company must contain one of the following words or
abbreviations: "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or "L.L.C."
Filing fee is $150. Paper filings must be submitted in duplicate. Expedited 24 hour filing is
available, but only for documents delivered in person to the Springfield or Chicago office. A
separate additional fee of $100 applies.
**If you file online, a $100 expedite fee will be included as Articles of Incorporation Organization
are reviewed within 24 hours of receipt.
An Annual Report will be due each year prior to the first day of the company's anniversary month, or
the month it was formed.
To register as a Foreign LLC in Illinois, you will file the Application for Admission to Transact
Business, LLC-45.5. This can be filed by mail or delivery to the Secretary of State's office. Submit
in duplicate. This must be submitted with a Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Existence
from the state of organization. This must be dated within 60 days of the filing to Illinois.
Filing fee is $150. Expedited 24 hour filing is available, but only for documents delivered in
person to the Springfield or Chicago office. A separate additional fee of $100 applies.
An Annual Report will be due each year prior to the first day of the company's anniversary month, or
the month it was formed.
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