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Timestamp: 2019-04-19 10:29:58+00:00

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What makes “America’s Dairyland” a “good for business” state? To start with, the cost of doing business is low, which means you will be able to save more. There is another important aspect and that is the policies that have been created to drive business growth. These policies include business-friendly tax approach and creation of an environment that spurs investment and growth. Incorporation in Wisconsin also means that start-ups and midsized businesses will get a platform that will help them to compete nationally as well as globally.
Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, La Crosse, Eau Claire and Racine are top startup ecosystems according to February 2019 – Silicon Prairie Report. Be a part of this ecosystem today!
Why Choose Wisconsin for Incorporation?
Is Wisconsin an innovation state? According to a report by Brookings Institution, 2015, Wisconsin’s commitment towards advancement in STEM programs has been praise worthy and today, Madison is considered amongst the first in metro areas for STEM grads. The state also has the 5th strongest engineering program in nation and 2nd best state for scaling up business. Innovation and a strong business platform have been driving factors for company incorporation in Wisconsin.
Job creation tax credits may be equal to almost 10% of the annual wages for employees in full-time jobs.
Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit: This program will help in offsetting a considerable share of Wisconsin income tax.
Property Tax Exemptions: Your business can leverage from tax exemptions applicable on Machinery and equipment used in manufacturing and certain waste treatment facilities owned by manufacturers and commercial businesses.
Sales Tax Exemptions: This is applicable for equipment and machinery used by manufacturers in producing tangible personal property and fuel and electricity used in manufacturing.
How do you incorporate in Wisconsin?
Naming Requirements: A corporation under 2011 Wisconsin Code § 180.0401 and an LLC under 2011 Wisconsin Code § 183.0103 should contain words like “corporation”, “incorporated”, “limited liability company” or abbreviations like “corp.”, “inc.”, “ltd.”, “L.L.C.” or similar abbreviation.
Business name search: If you are planning to set up company in Wisconsin, you will need to search for a business name that is not in use currently. You can conduct name search here.
Name Reservation: Once you have identified business entity name, and if the name is available then you can reserve the name pursuant to 2011 Wisconsin Code § 180.0402 for corporations and 2011 Wisconsin Code § 183.0104 for an LLC. A business name can be reserved for a period of 120 days with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate and Consumer Services.
Whether you form a corporation or an LLC business entity, in order to transact business in the state of Wisconsin, you will have to maintain a registered agent pursuant to 2011 Wisconsin Code § 183.0105 for an LLC and 2011 Wisconsin Code § 180.0501 for Business Corporations.
We are one of the respected registered agents in Wisconsin and will be responsible towards initiating incorporation in Wisconsin through processing of your “Articles of Organization”, and “Articles of Incorporation” for domestic entities and “Certificate of Registration” and “Certificate of Authority” for foreign business entities.
You will be required to submit “Articles of Incorporation” pursuant to 2011 Wisconsin Code § 180.0202 if your business is a domestic corporation. You will require a “Certificate of Authority” pursuant to 2011 Wisconsin Code § 180.1503, if it is a foreign business entity. In order to streamline the process of incorporation in Wisconsin, we can file documents on your behalf through the online process or through expedited process.
As a part of the process of company incorporation in Wisconsin, we will ensure, you receive date-stamped and filed copies that verifies the state has filed as well as formed your corporation.
What would it cost to set up company in Wisconsin? Check Fees here!

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