# Form a corporation in Wisconsin

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/wisconsin
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Wisconsin charges $100 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.

## Wisconsin details

- Corporation filing fee: $100
- Expedited processing (next business day): $100
- Corporation annual report (Online $25; paper $40): $25

[Filing office: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions](https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/FileOnline.aspx). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/Fees.aspx)

[Start my Wisconsin corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=WI)

$103 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Wisconsin?

The state charges $100. With our Basic package, the total is $103.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Wisconsin LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.