How to start a business in Illinois
The State of Illinois has published a series of guides to starting a business in Illinois. Download them at: Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Business, Starting a Business in Illinois Handbook, Developing Your Small Business, Organizing Not-For-Profit Corporations (PDF 212 KB)
- Point of contact - Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
- 501 S. Second St., Rm. 350, Springfield, IL 62756
- Phone: 217-782-9522
- web: Illinois Department of Business Services Website
- LLC's, LLP's & For-Profit Corporations
- Complete and submit the appropriate forms in duplicate. Forms can be dowloaded at: Forms.
- Fees: The Fee schedule is available online at: Fee Schedule
