Wisconsin business formation, trademark protection, domain management, and compliance services. Build your order or choose a package — everything your brand needs in one place.
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with the Wisconsin DFI. Includes an operating agreement template and document delivery via your client portal. The $130 WI state fee is included — no upsells required.
Everything you actually need on day one. We file your Articles, draft a custom Operating Agreement (not a template), file your EIN with the IRS, and prepare your member ledger and organizational consent. Most LLC owners buy these pieces separately within a week of formation — Pro saves you the back-and-forth and gets you bank-ready immediately.
Articles of Incorporation prepared and filed with the Wisconsin DFI. Includes bylaws template. Best for businesses planning to raise investment or issue stock. The $100 WI state fee is included.
Filed Articles alone don't make a working corporation. Pro adds drafted bylaws, organizational consent / first board-meeting minutes, stock issuance ledger and share certificates, EIN filing, and an optional S-corp election (Form 2553). You finish with a corporation that's actually operational — ready to issue shares, sign contracts, and open a bank account.
Nonstock corporation articles prepared and filed under Wisconsin Chapter 181. Includes bylaws template and guidance on next steps toward IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The $35 WI state fee is included.
The full path to an operating, tax-exempt nonprofit. We file your Articles, draft custom bylaws and a conflict-of-interest policy (both required for 501(c)(3)), prepare organizational meeting minutes, file your EIN, and prepare and submit IRS Form 1023-EZ for 501(c)(3) status. The $275 IRS user fee is paid separately at filing.
A Wisconsin Benefit Corporation under Wis. Stat. ch. 204 (2017 Act 77). Benefit corporations are for-profit corporations with a stated general public benefit purpose, dual-fiduciary director duties, and an annual benefit statement requirement — the same statutory framework used in roughly three-dozen states for mission-driven for-profits like Patagonia and Allbirds. We prepare and file the Articles with the public-benefit purpose under 204.103, draft bylaws keyed to the ch. 204 standard of conduct (204.301), and set up the annual benefit-statement process required by 204.401. The $100 WI state fee is included.
The full Wisconsin benefit corporation, built to scale. We file Articles with a tailored general public benefit purpose under Wis. Stat. ch. 204, draft custom bylaws covering the ch. 204 director and officer standards of conduct (204.301, 204.303), benefit director designation (204.302), and supermajority mission-amendment provisions; prepare organizational consent and stock issuance ledger; file your EIN; and provide an annual benefit-statement template that satisfies 204.401. You finish with a fully operational benefit corp ready to issue shares, accept investment, and communicate impact to stakeholders. The $100 WI state fee is included.
Already formed in another state? Register your out-of-state LLC or Corporation to legally do business in Wisconsin. We file your Foreign Qualification with the Wisconsin DFI, including registered agent designation. You'll need a Certificate of Good Standing from your home state — we'll walk you through it. The $100 WI state fee is included.
For licensed professionals — attorneys, doctors, dentists, CPAs, architects, engineers, chiropractors, psychologists, optometrists, veterinarians. We prepare and file the special CORP2 articles with a service-corporation statement under Wis. Stat. ch. 180, and verify that all shareholders hold an active Wisconsin license in the same profession before filing. The $100 WI state fee is included.
Full setup for a working professional services corporation. We file the special CORP2 articles, verify all shareholders' WI licenses in your profession, draft profession-specific bylaws (covers liability scope, professional standards, shareholder buyout on license revocation), prepare organizational consent and stock issuance ledger, and file your EIN. You finish with a fully operational PC ready to bill under the professional name.
For closely-held businesses with up to 50 shareholders. Operates without a board of directors and includes built-in share transfer restrictions, simplifying governance for family businesses, founder-led startups, and small partnerships incorporating together. We prepare the Articles with your chosen transfer restriction (consent, right of first refusal, or mandatory buyback) under Wis. Stat. § 180.1801+. The $100 WI state fee is included.
Bare close-corp Articles aren't enough — the value of a statutory close corp is in the transfer restrictions and shareholder agreement. Pro adds drafted bylaws with your chosen transfer restriction baked in (consent, right of first refusal, or mandatory buyback), a shareholder agreement template tailored to closely-held businesses, organizational consent, stock ledger, and EIN.
Form a Wisconsin LP — ideal for real estate syndicates, investment funds, and family business succession. LPs pair general partners (who manage and bear unlimited liability) with limited partners (passive investors with liability protection). We file your Certificate of Limited Partnership (CORP302) with WI DFI and document partner contributions. The $70 WI state fee is included.
The LP only works as well as its partnership agreement — without one, WI default rules apply and limited partners can lose their liability shield by accident. Pro adds a custom-drafted Limited Partnership Agreement (covers contributions, distributions, GP authority, transfer restrictions, dissolution), a capital contribution ledger tracking each partner's basis, and EIN filing on top of the Certificate of Limited Partnership.
Convert your existing general partnership — law firm, accounting practice, medical group, consulting partnership — into a WI LLP. Partners gain liability protection from the actions of fellow partners while preserving the partnership tax structure. We register your existing partnership as an LLP (CORP602) with WI DFI. The $100 WI state fee is included.
Most existing partnerships were formed on a handshake or with an old agreement that doesn't account for LLP liability rules. Pro adds a drafted amendment to your existing partnership agreement that conforms it to LLP requirements (capital accounts, partner-on-partner liability shield, withdrawal procedures, dissolution), plus EIN filing on top of the LLP registration with WI DFI.
Optional but valuable filing under Wis. Stat. § 178.0303 that publicly identifies which partners can bind the partnership in real estate and major transactions. Especially useful for partnerships engaging in property deals, where title companies need a clear public record of authority. We file CORP601 with WI DFI. The $100 WI state fee is included.
Form a Wisconsin cooperative under Chapter 185 — consumer co-ops (grocery, credit), worker co-ops, agricultural producer co-ops, and housing co-ops. We prepare Articles of Incorporation (CORP202) with your chosen voting structure (one-member-one-vote vs. proportional) and patronage dividend handling. The $35 WI state fee is included.
Co-ops live or die by their bylaws — voting rights, patronage dividend formulas, member admission and withdrawal procedures all need explicit rules. Pro adds drafted bylaws tailored to your co-op type (consumer, worker, producer, or housing), a member agreement template, an explicit patronage dividend policy, and EIN filing on top of the Articles of Incorporation under Chapter 185.
If your civic group, hobby club, mutual benefit association, or community organization needs to receive legal notices but doesn't want full nonprofit corporation status, the WI Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Agent Appointment (CORP113C, Wis. Stat. ch. 184) is the right filing. Note: this does not create a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit — for that, choose Nonprofit Formation instead.
Every LLC should have one — and most banks require it. We draft a comprehensive operating agreement tailored to your business using professionally drafted templates that are carefully reviewed before delivery. Covers management structure, profit distribution, member roles, buyout terms, and dissolution procedures. Single-member and multi-member versions available. Delivered as an editable document to your portal.
An EIN is like a Social Security Number for your business — required for banking, hiring employees, and filing taxes. We prepare and file IRS Form SS-4 on your behalf. No IRS fee. Foreign nationals without an SSN or ITIN can still obtain an EIN — we file by fax or mail on your behalf.
Register a "doing business as" name so your company can operate under a different name from its legal name. We handle both the Wisconsin DFI filing ($15 state fee) and, if needed, your county Register of Deeds filing (~$30, varies by county). The DFI filing provides statewide public notice; the county filing is required if you plan to obtain credit under the DBA name. Valid for 10 years.
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information report for entities formed outside the United States and registered to do business in Wisconsin. We prepare and submit your BOI report to FinCEN, including identification of all beneficial owners (25%+ ownership or substantial control). As of March 2025, U.S.-formed entities (including WI LLCs) are exempt — this service applies to foreign-formed entities only. No FinCEN filing fee.
Update your business information on file with the Wisconsin DFI. Covers name changes, registered agent changes, address updates, management structure changes, and member/manager modifications. We prepare and file the Articles of Amendment on your behalf. WI state fee included.
Changed partners, managers, or ownership? The IRS requires you to update your Responsible Party within 60 days of any change using Form 8822-B. We prepare and file the update with the IRS on your behalf. Common when members join or leave, or when management structure changes. No IRS fee.
Official certification from the Wisconsin DFI confirming your entity is properly registered and in compliance. Often required for bank accounts, loans, contracts, or registering to do business in another state. WI state fee included.
Formally close your business with the Wisconsin DFI. We prepare and file Articles of Dissolution for LLCs ($20 DFI fee) or Corporations ($40 DFI fee), or a Statement of Withdrawal for foreign entities. We verify your entity is in good standing, confirm all annual reports are current, and file the paperwork so your business is properly closed on state records. DFI filing fee included.
If your entity isn't a standard LLC/Corp, choose the matching SKU so we use the correct WI DFI form and fee schedule.
Wisconsin requires every active entity to file an annual report each year. Each card below covers a single year's filing (state fee included). For hands-off recurring service, see Compliance Pro below.
CORP5 · incl. $25 WI fee
$74CORP16 · incl. $25 WI fee
$74CORP12 · incl. $40 WI fee
$89CORP5 · incl. $25 WI fee
$59CORP316 · incl. $25 WI fee
$74CORP616 · incl. $25 WI fee
$74CORP16COOP · incl. $15 WI fee
$59Full-service federal trademark registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We handle everything: comprehensive search of the USPTO database, state registrations, and common-law sources to vet your mark before filing. Includes classification of goods/services from the USPTO ID Manual, specimen review, application preparation, and filing through Trademark Center. The $350 USPTO government fee (one class) is included. Additional classes at the USPTO base rate of $350 per class.
If the USPTO issues an Office Action on your trademark application, we draft and file a formal response on your behalf. Most Office Actions involve classification issues, descriptiveness concerns, or likelihood-of-confusion refusals. We work to resolve the issue and keep your application on track. Final pricing may vary depending on the scope and complexity of the issues raised — we'll provide a clear estimate before any work begins.
Search domain availability instantly across popular TLDs. Registration includes WHOIS privacy, auto-renew, and DNS setup.
Prefer a hands-off approach? We research domain availability, provide expert recommendations aligned with your brand, and deliver a report within 1 business day.
Ongoing management of your domain portfolio. We monitor expiration dates, handle renewals, manage DNS records, and ensure privacy protection stays active. Includes quarterly domain health reports. Works for domains registered through us or at any other registrar via delegated access.
Anchor Filings serves as your Wisconsin registered agent. We receive legal documents and compliance notices on your company's behalf and notify you immediately through your client portal. Our Madison, WI address is listed with the DFI — so your home address stays off the public record.
Address note: Wisconsin requires a physical street address for your registered agent — PO Boxes, virtual mailboxes, and UPS Store addresses don't qualify. You can still use those for your general business mailing address. By using Anchor Filings as your registered agent, our Madison office satisfies the physical-address requirement while you keep your personal address private.
Our most complete ongoing service. Includes registered agent service, annual report preparation and filing, compliance monitoring with proactive alerts, secure document vault, dedicated account manager, and priority support. The $25 WI annual report fee is included.
As your registered agent, we receive all service of process — lawsuits, subpoenas, government notices, tax correspondence, and compliance demands — at our Madison, WI office. Every document is scanned the same day it arrives and uploaded to your secure client portal with instant email and SMS alerts. You can view, download, and annotate documents online, and we'll forward the original physical copies to your preferred address. Response deadline tracking ensures you never miss a critical date.
Everything you need to start and maintain a Wisconsin LLC or Corporation. Includes formation filing (Articles of Organization or Incorporation), registered agent service for the first year, EIN / Tax ID, annual report filing, compliance monitoring, and dedicated account manager. Renews at $179/yr after the first year.
Everything to name, form, and launch your business online. Includes entity formation (LLC or Corp), registered agent (1st year), EIN / Tax ID, domain search & registration setup, and compliance monitoring. The complete package for entrepreneurs ready to go from idea to operational. Renews at $179/yr after the first year.
The ultimate brand launch. Includes everything in Business Launch plus comprehensive trademark search, federal trademark registration (USPTO, 1 class), and domain management. Formation, compliance, domain, and trademark — all coordinated through one portal. Additional classes available.
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