From a basic LLC to a Service Corporation, Cooperative, Statutory Close Corp, or Limited Partnership — Anchor Filings forms every entity type the Wisconsin DFI offers. Compare structures, see prices, and choose the one that fits.
See All Entity TypesIf you're not sure where to start, work down this list — most people land in one of the first three.
You want an LLC. Liability protection, pass-through taxes, minimal paperwork. Get bank-ready on day one with LLC Pro ($399) which adds a custom Operating Agreement, EIN, and member ledger.
You want a Corporation. Corporation Pro ($549) covers Articles, drafted bylaws, organizational minutes, stock ledger, EIN, and an optional S-corp tax election (Form 2553).
You want a Nonprofit Corporation. Nonprofit Pro ($599) handles formation, drafted bylaws + conflict-of-interest policy (both required for 501(c)(3)), EIN, and the IRS Form 1023-EZ filing itself.
You may need a Service Corporation. Service Corporation Pro ($599) verifies WI license eligibility, drafts profession-specific bylaws, and files the special CORP2 articles required for licensed-professional corporations.
Look at a Limited Partnership. LP Pro ($449) bundles the Certificate of Limited Partnership with a custom Limited Partnership Agreement, capital contribution ledger, and EIN.
You want an LLP. LLP Pro ($399) registers your existing partnership as a WI LLP and amends your partnership agreement to conform to LLP liability rules.
You want a Cooperative. Cooperative Pro ($499) handles Articles under WI Chapter 185, drafted bylaws tailored to your co-op type, member agreement, patronage dividend policy, and EIN.
Consider a Statutory Close Corporation. Statutory Close Corp Pro ($499) operates with up to 50 shareholders, no board required, and built-in share transfer restrictions written into the Articles.
Every entity below can be filed today. Pro tiers bundle formation with the governance documents and tax filings you'll need anyway.
A bare formation files Articles with the state — that's it. Most customers buy an EIN, draft an Operating Agreement or bylaws, and prepare organizational minutes within their first week anyway. Pro tiers bundle all of those into one decision and one purchase, and you finish bank-ready instead of with a stack of half-finished tasks.
See Full Pricing →The differences that matter most for picking a structure.
| Entity | Liability Protection | Default Tax | Best For | WI Annual Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLC | Yes — members shielded | Pass-through (default) | Solo / small team | $25 (CORP5) |
| Corporation | Yes — shareholders shielded | C-corp (S-corp optional) | Investors, equity comp | $25 (CORP16) |
| Service Corporation | Yes — but personal malpractice still applies | C-corp (S-corp optional) | Licensed professionals | $40 (CORP12) |
| Statutory Close Corp | Yes — same as Corp | C-corp (S-corp optional) | Closely-held, ≤50 shareholders | $25 (CORP16) |
| Nonprofit Corp | Yes — directors shielded | Tax-exempt with 501(c)(3) | Mission-driven | $10 (CORP5) |
| LP | Limited partners only | Pass-through | Investment funds, real estate | $25 (CORP316) |
| LLP | Yes — partner-on-partner shield | Pass-through | Existing professional partnerships | $25 (CORP616) |
| Cooperative | Yes — members shielded | Patronage-dividend special rules | Member-owned businesses | $10 (CORP16COOP) |
| UNA | No | Pass-through to members | Civic / hobby groups | None |
Talk to us before you pick. A 15-minute conversation can save months of "I should have formed it as something else" regret. Free, no pressure.