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For more information on Corporations and Not for Profits please contact: Department of Business Services Corporation Division, 501 S. Second St., 351 Howlett Building, Springfield, IL 62756, 217-524-8008.

How to Incorporate in Illinois. To start a corporation in Illinois, you'll need to do three things: appoint a registered agent, choose a name for your business, and file Articles of Incorporation with the Department of Business Services. You can file this document online or by mail.

An overview of the four basic legal forms of organization: Sole Proprietorship; Partnerships; Corporations and Limited Liability Company follows.

Your main cost when starting an LLC in Illinois will be the state's LLC registration fee, which is $150. On top of that, you'll need to shell out $75 each year to file your Illinois annual report. You'll also have additional expenses to think about, like hiring a registered agent and purchasing business insurance.

You must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue if you conduct business in Illinois, or with Illinois customers. This includes sole proprietors (individual or husband/wife/civil union), exempt organizations, or government agencies withholding for Illinois employees.

Yes, you can use MyTax Illinois at mytax.illinois.gov to file your Form ST-1, and, if applicable, Form ST-2 and Schedule GT. MyTax Illinois also allows for electronic payment of any tax due. You can also file Form ST-1 using a direct file service through an outside vendor.