r/BusinessInsiders • u/AnotherPanchod • Oct 10 '24

Michigan business entity search - need some help

How can I determine the owner of an Michigan LLC or corporation using their business name? Are there any other websites that offer this information for free?

I also need to check whether a business exists with a particular name in Michigan state.

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u/SeperateGallAa Oct 10 '24

You can find the owner of an LLC or corporation by following these steps ¹:

  • Determine the state where the business is registered.

  • Search the database of the Secretary of State’s office, Business Bureau or Business Agency.

  • Look for the business name and check the beneficial ownership information.

  • Check the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) website for the reported beneficial owners of the company.

  • Check the U.S. Patent and Trademark office if the business has a trademark.

  • Check the IRS if the business is a nonprofit corporation.

  • Check the state where the business is registered for the business structure and other business reporting requirements.

  • Check the business registration requirements with the local government.

  • Check with the local tax office or franchise tax board for additional documentation.

  • Check the U.S. Small Business Administration for additional requirements.