A. File Artcles of incorporation for Wisconsin Corporation with the Secretary of State
After choosing which entity is right for you, your next step is to go to the Wisconsin Secretary of State's website and download the appropriate incorporation form that may be available. Or, if you don't want to do the work yourself, we can help you incorporate a business in Wisconsin. Click here for a free quote on our Wisconsin business incorporation services.
B. S Corporation Filings for Your New Wisconsin Corporation
1. Federal S-Corporation Election Form
If you have Clickandinc.com incorporate a business for you in Wisconsin, and you choose to be treated as an s-corporation for federal income tax purposes, we can draft that form for you (IRS form 2553). If you choose to draft it on your own, you can download it from the IRS website.
NOTE: You have 75 days from the date you incorporate a business in Wisconsin to file your form 2553 with the IRS. If you fail to file in that time period, you will not be granted s-corporation status for the year in which you incorporate.
2. Wisconsin S-Corporation Election form
Wisconsin does not require s-corporations file a separate s-corporation election form with the state.
C. Get Your Wisconsin Tax ID Number and Or Other State Required Documentation
Have your Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) handy; most states require it on their state tax ID number forms and other forms that you may need to complete after you incorporate a business in Wisconsin.
1. Wisconsin Business Registration Application (Form WI-BRT)
If you need one of the following, you must file WI-BRT:
Seller’s permit
WI Employer ID Number (state equivalent of Federal ID Number)
Mobile seller’s permit
Use tax certificates
Consumer’s use tax certificate
Registration for local exposition tax
You will file this form once you’ve obtained your Federal ID Number (EIN). To learn more about how and when to file WI-BRT, call the Department of Revenue at 608-266-2772 or log on to www.dor.state.wi.us.
2. State Permits and Licenses
To determine if your business needs any state permits or licenses, contact the Department of Commerce at 608-266-1018 or 800-HELP-BUS.
3. State Franchise Tax
Every Wisconsin business entity is required to file a corporate franchise tax return, regardless of whether or not business was transacted. Generally, the tax returns are due on the 15th day of the third month after the end of the corporation’s or LLC’s tax year (usually due on March 15th).
If you have questions and/or need any form, contact the Department of Revenue at 608-266-2772 or log on to www.dor.state.wi.us .
4. Filing Your Annual Report
Corporations
Surely, the list above is not everything you will need to do once you incorporate a business in Wisconsin. You should always check with your accountant or attorney in order to make sure you are compliant with all state laws. Clickandinc.com is not a law firm and nothing on this page can be considered legal advice on which you can rely.
If you’d like Clickandinc.com to help you incorporate a business in Wisconsin, we’d love to help.
