Anchor Filings
ANCHOR FILINGS
REGISTERED AGENT SERVICES
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345 W Washington Ave
Suite 301-2046
Madison, WI 53703
United States
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Business Changes & Closures

Update, amend, or formally close your Wisconsin business entity.

State: Wisconsin Updated: March 2026

Amendment Filing — $79

Articles of Amendment

$79

Update your business information on file with the Wisconsin DFI. Common amendments include:

  • Business name change
  • Registered agent change
  • Principal office address change
  • Management structure change (member-managed to manager-managed or vice versa)
  • Adding or removing members/managers

We prepare and file Articles of Amendment on your behalf. The Wisconsin state filing fee is included in the price.

Process

  1. Tell us what needs to change
  2. We prepare the amendment
  3. Filed with WI DFI
  4. Updated documents delivered to your portal

Timeline: We prioritize every amendment and work to get it processed as quickly as possible.


EIN Update / Responsible Party Change — $49

IRS Form 8822-B

$49

Required within 60 days of any change in the person who controls, manages, or directs the entity. Common triggers include:

  • Member joins or leaves the LLC
  • Ownership transfer
  • Management change
  • New officer appointed

There is no IRS fee for this filing. We prepare and mail the form to the IRS on your behalf.

Important: The IRS requires this update within 60 days of the change. Failure to update can result in the wrong person receiving sensitive IRS correspondence.

Certificate of Good Standing — $39

Official Certification from WI DFI

$39

An official certification from the Wisconsin DFI confirming your entity is properly registered and in compliance. Common uses include:

  • Opening a bank account
  • Applying for a business loan
  • Entering contracts
  • Registering to do business in another state (foreign qualification)
  • Applying for licenses or permits

The Wisconsin state fee is included. Delivered to your portal as a certified digital document.


Dissolution / Withdrawal Filing — $99

Formally Close Your Business Entity

$99

Formally close your business entity with the state. We handle three scenarios:

  1. LLC Dissolution — Articles of Dissolution filed with DFI ($20 state fee included)
  2. Corporation Dissolution — Articles of Dissolution filed with DFI ($40 state fee included)
  3. Foreign Entity Withdrawal — Statement of Withdrawal for entities registered in Wisconsin but formed in another state

Requirements before dissolving:

  • Entity must be in good standing
  • All annual reports must be current
  • Outstanding state fees and taxes must be paid

Process

  1. We verify your entity is in good standing
  2. We prepare the dissolution/withdrawal documents
  3. Filed with WI DFI
  4. Confirmation delivered to your portal
Warning: Dissolution is permanent. Once your entity is dissolved, it is removed from active status with the DFI. Reinstatement is possible but involves additional fees ($100) and requirements. Make sure all business obligations are settled before proceeding.