Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Sorry to burst your bubble, but if you are conducting business in Illinois, you need to be authorized to conduct business in Illinois. Unfortunately, the fees for registering a foreign corporation or LLC in Illinois is the same as a domestic corporation or LLC. So, you will not save any money by registering in another state. In fact, if you do not do business in that other state, you essentially will be wasting your money.

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorney answer. If you form an LLC in another state, but operate out of IL, then you will essentially pay double. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation

I agree with the prior observations. But there are other considerations, too. By forming in one state and having significant contact with another, the LLC will be exposed to the jurisdiction of the courts of (at least) both states (i.e., it can be sued in, at least, both states). Also, LLCs are typically governed by the law of the state where they are formed. So, if an issue arises, you'll need an attorney that knows the law of the state of formation.

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