Filing a Business in all 50 States

50 State Business Filing

For quick reference, review the table below. Each row includes the state name, the filing division, phone number, and website.

StateFiling DivisionPhoneWebsite
AlabamaAlabama Secretary of State, Business Services(334) 242‑5324sos.alabama.gov
AlaskaAlaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing(907) 465-2550commerce.alaska.gov
ArizonaArizona Corporation Commission(602) 542‑3026azcc.gov
ArkansasArkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services(877) 655-4325businessonestop.az.gov
CaliforniaCalifornia Secretary of State, Business Programs Division(916) 653-6814sos.ca.gov
ColoradoColorado Secretary of State, Business Division(303) 894‑2200sos.state.co.us
ConnecticutConnecticut Secretary of State, Business Services(860) 509‑6002portal.ct.gov
DelawareDelaware Division of Corporations(302) 739‑3073corp.delaware.gov
FloridaFlorida Division of Corporations(850) 245‑6052dos.fl.gov/sunbiz
GeorgiaGeorgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division(404) 656‑2817sos.ga.gov
HawaiiHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division(808) 586‑2727cca.hawaii.gov/breg
IdahoIdaho Secretary of State, Business Services(208) 334‑2300sos.idaho.gov
IllinoisIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services(217) 524-8008ilsos.gov
IndianaIndiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division(317) 234-9768in.gov/sos
IowaIowa Secretary of State, Business Services(515) 281‑5204sos.iowa.gov
KansasKansas Secretary of State, Business Services(785) 296‑4564sos.ks.gov
KentuckyKentucky Secretary of State, Business Filings(502) 564‑3490sos.ky.gov
LouisianaLouisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division(225) 925‑4704sos.la.gov
MaineMaine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, UCC and Commissions(207) 624‑7752maine.gov/sos
MarylandMaryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, Charter Division(410) 767‑1340egov.maryland.gov
MassachusettsMassachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division(617) 727‑9640sec.state.ma.us
MichiganMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division(517) 241‑6470michigan.gov
MinnesotaMinnesota Secretary of State, Business Services(651) 296‑2803sos.state.mn.us
MississippiMississippi Secretary of State, Business Services(601) 359‑1633sos.ms.gov
MissouriMissouri Secretary of State, Business Services(573) 751‑4153sos.mo.gov
MontanaMontana Secretary of State, Business Services(406) 444‑3665sosmt.gov
NebraskaNebraska Secretary of State, Business Services(402) 471‑4079sos.nebraska.gov
NevadaNevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division(775) 684‑5708nvsos.gov
New HampshireNew Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporations Division(603) 271‑3747sos.nh.gov
New JerseyNew Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services(609) 292‑9292business.nj.gov
New MexicoNew Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services(505) 827-3600sos.nm.gov/online-services
New YorkNew York Department of State, Division of Corporations(518) 473-2492dos.ny.gov
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division(919) 814‑5400sosnc.gov
North DakotaNorth Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services(701) 328‑2900sos.nd.gov
OhioOhio Secretary of State, Business Services(877) SOS-FILEohiosos.gov
OklahomaOklahoma Secretary of State, Business Services(405) 521‑3912sos.ok.gov
OregonOregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division(503) 986‑2200sos.oregon.gov
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations(717) 787‑1057pa.gov
Rhode IslandRhode Island Secretary of State, Division of Business Services(401) 222‑3040sos.ri.gov
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Secretary of State, Business Filings(803) 734‑2158sos.sc.gov
South DakotaSouth Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services(605) 773‑4845sdsos.gov
TennesseeTennessee Secretary of State, Business Services(615) 741‑2286sos.tn.gov
TexasTexas Secretary of State, Corporations Section(512) 463‑5555sos.state.tx.us
UtahUtah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code(801) 530‑4849corporations.utah.gov
VermontVermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division(802) 828‑2386sos.vermont.gov
VirginiaVirginia State Corporation Commission(804) 371‑9967scc.virginia.gov
WashingtonWashington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division(360) 725‑0377sos.wa.gov
West VirginiaWest Virginia Secretary of State, Business Services(304) 558‑8000sos.wv.gov
WisconsinWisconsin Department of Financial Institutions(608) 261-9555onestop.wi.gov
WyomingWyoming Secretary of State, Business Division(307) 777‑7311sos.wyo.gov

 

 

Final Thoughts

At Legal Formation LLC, our goal is to simplify the process of starting and maintaining your business. This guide is designed as a one‑stop resource to help you compare state filing divisions, understand the unique filing processes, and quickly locate the essential contact details you need. Remember, while we strive to keep this information current, procedures and contact details can change. Always verify with the state’s official website before proceeding with your filing.

For more in‑depth assistance or personalized advice on Wyoming business formation, feel free to contact us or explore our other resources.

Happy filing and best of luck with your new venture!

 

 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this guide is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Always consult the official state agency or a legal professional for the most current details.

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