Michigan Foreign Articles of Incorporation Form

In order to create a foreign corporation in the State of Michigan, the following form has to be completed and submitted along with a $60 fee.

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CSCL/CD-560 (Rev. 02/13)	
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
CORPORATIONS, SECURITIES & COMMERCIAL LICENSING BUREAU	
Date Received	(FOR BUREAU USE ONLY)	
This document is effective on the date filed, unless a
subsequent effective date within 90 days after received
date is stated in the document.
EFFECTIVE DATE:	
Name
Address
City State ZIP Code
 	Document will be returned to the name and address you enter above.
If left blank, document will be returned to the registered office.	 	
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
TO TRANSACT BUSINESS OR CONDUCT AFFAIRS IN MICHIGAN	
For use by Foreign Corporations
(Please read information and instructions on the last page)	
          Pursuant to the provisions of Act 284, Public Acts of 1972 (profit corporations), or Act 162, Public Acts of 1982
(nonprofit corporations), the undersigned execute the following Application:	
1.  The name of the corporation is:
2.  (Complete this item only if the corporate name in item 1 is not available for use in Michigan.)
     The assumed name of the corporation to be used in all its dealings with the Bureau and in the transaction of its business
     or conducting of its affairs in Michigan is:	
b.  The mailing address if different than above: 4.  a.  The address of the main business or headquarters office of the corporation is:
(Street Address) (City)(ZIP Code)
(State)
(Street Address) (City)(ZIP Code)
(State)	
3.  It is incorporated under the laws of                                                                                                                             .  The
     date of its incorporation is                                                                                                          , and the term of existence
     if other than perpetual is                                                                                                                              .

7.  (To be completed by profit corporations only)
     The total authorized shares of the corporation are:
Signed this                       day of                                                                    ,	
(Type of Print Name	
By	(Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent)	
, Michigan	(Street Address or P.O. Box) (City)(ZIP Code)
The mailing address of the registered office in Michigan if different than above:	
, Michigan	(Street Address) (City)(ZIP Code)	
5.  The street address of its registered office in Michigan is:
The name of the resident agent at the registered office is:	
The resident agent is an agent of the corporation upon whom process against the corporation may be served.	
6.  The specific business or affairs which the corporation is to transact or conduct in Michigan is as follows:
The corporation is authorized to transact such business in the jurisdiction of its incorporation.
8.  If the applicant is a trust please specify any powers or privileges possessed by the trust that are not possessed by an
     individual or a partnership.

CSCL/CD-560 (Rev. 02/13)	
Submit with check or money order by mail:
     Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
     Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau
     Corporation Division
     P.O. Box 30054
     Lansing, MI  48909To submit in person:
               2501 Woodlake Circle
               Okemos, MI
               Telephone:  (517) 241-6470
Fees may be paid by check, money order,  VISA or Mastercard
when delivered in person to our office.
MICH-ELF (Michigan Electronic Filing System):
First Time Users:  Call (517) 241-6470, or visit our website at http://www.michigan.gov/corporations
Customer with MICH-ELF Filer Account:  Send document to (517) 636-6437	
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS	
1.  This Application for Certificate of Authority to Transact Business or Conduct Affairs must be used to procure a Certificate of Authority to Transact
    Business or Conduct Affairs in Michigan.  A document required or permitted to be filed under the act cannot be filed unless it
    contains the minimum information required by the act.  This is a legal document and agency staff cannot provide legal advice.
2.  Submit one original of this document.  Upon filing, the document will be added to the records of the Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing
     Bureau.  The original will be returned to your registered office address unless you enter a different address in the box on the front of this document.
     Since this document will be maintained on electronic format, it is important that the filing be legible.  Documents with poor black and white contrast, or
     otherwise illegible, will be rejected.
LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals
with disabilities.3.  This Application is to be used pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 10 of Act 284, P.A. of 1972 or Act 162, P.A. of 1982, by a foreign corporation
     for the purpose of obtaining a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business or Conduct Affairs in this state.  If the foreign profit corporation subsequently
     changes any of the information set forth in the Application for Certificate of Authority,  it must file an Amended Application for Certificate of Authority to
     Transact Business in Michigan (form CSCL/CD 562) with the  Bureau not later than 30 days after the time a change becomes effective.  If a foreign
     nonprofit corporation amends its Articles or is a party to a merger, a certified copy of the amendment or Certificate of Merger must be submitted within
     60 days after the effective date.
4.  Profit and nonprofit corporations - Attach to this Application a certificate executed by the official of the jurisdiction having custody of corporate
     records stating that the corporation is in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation.  The certificate cannot be dated earlier
     than 30 days prior to the date of receipt in this office.
6.  Item 2 - A foreign corporation whose true name is not available for use in Michigan is permitted to apply for a Certificate of Authority
     under an assumed name which is available for use and which becomes the corporation's name in Michigan to be used in all
     transactions and in its dealings with the administrator.  Item 2 of the Application for Certificate of Authority to Transact Business or
     Conduct Affairs in Michigan is to be completed for this purpose only.  Corporations may also transact business or conduct affairs
     under one assumed names by filing separate Certificates of Assumed Names. 5.  Nonprofit corporations only - Attach to this Application a copy of the Articles of Incorporation and all amendments thereto certified
     by the proper officer of the jurisdiction of incorporation.
(            )
Preparer's name and business telephone number:
11.  FEES:  Make remittance payable to the State of Michigan.  Include corporation name on check or money order.
                   Profit Corporations
NONREFUNDABLE..............................
INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE....................
TOTAL INITIAL ADMISSION FEES......$10.00
$50.00
$60.00                   Nonprofit Corporations
NONREFUNDABLE..............................
FRANCHISE FEE..................................
TOTAL INITIAL ADMISSION FEES......$10.00
$10.00
$20.00 10.  The Application must be signed by an authorized officer or agent of the corporation.9.  This document is effective on the date endorsed "filed" by the Bureau.  A later effective date, no more than 90 days after the date
     of delivery, may be stated. 8.  Item 7 - Indicate the total authorized shares (not amount issued) from the Articles of Incorporation or most recent amendment.
60,000 shares will be considered initially attributable to Michigan.  If shares attributable to Michigan increase to over 60,000, or are subsequently
changed, the corporation shall file an amended application in accordance with Section 1021.  To determine the total authorized shares attributable to
Michigan, multiply the total authorized shares by the most recent appointment percentage from the Michigan Single Business Tax return. 7.  Item 6 - This items should state only the specific activities or affairs to be conducted in Michigan.  An all purpose activities statement
     is not permitted.  Foreign corporations cannot transact business that a domestic corporation cannot lawfully transact.

Optional expedited service.
Expedited review and filing, if fileable, is available for all documents for profit corporations, limited
liability companies, limited partnerships and nonprofit corporations.
The nonrefundable expedited service fee is in addition to the regular fees applicable to the specific
document.
Please complete a separate CSCL/CD-272 form for expedited service for each document submitted
in person, by mail or MICH-ELF.
24-hour service - $50 for formation documents and applications for certificate of authority.
24-hour service - $100 for any document concerning an existing entity.
Same day service	
Same day - $100 for formation documents and applications for certificate of
authority.
Same day - $200 for any document concerning an existing entity.
Review completed on day of receipt.  Document and request for same day expedited
service must be received by 1 p.m. EST OR EDT.
Two hour - $500
Review completed within two hours on day of receipt.  Document and request for two hour
expedited service must be received by 3 p.m. EST OR EDT.
One hour - $1000
Review completed within one hour on day of receipt.  Document and request for 1 hour
expedited service must be received by 4 p.m. EST OR EDT.
First time MICH-ELF user requesting expedited service must obtain a MICH-ELF filer number prior
to submitting a document for expedited service.  CSCL/CD-901.
Changes to information on MICH-ELF user's account must be submitted before requesting
expedited service.  CSCL/CD-901.
Documents submitted by mail are delivered to a remote location for receipts processing and are
then forwarded to the Corporation Division for review.  Day of receipt for mailed expedited service
requests is the day the Corporation Division receives the request.	
Rev. 2/13