Wisconsin Secretary of State

The Wisconsin Secretary of State governs Wisconsin business filings.  Whether it’s a Wisconsin corporation, Wisconsin LLC, Wisconsin nonprofit, or any type of business entity; you create or register your company with the Wisconsin Secretary of State.

Wisconsin Secretary of State

Contact info:
Voice: 608-261-7577

Mailing Address:
Department of Financial Institutions, P O Box 7846, Madison, WI, 53707-7846

Physical Address *Priority U.S. mail:
345 W. Washington Ave., 3rd Floor,
Madison WI, 53703

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You can start your Wisconsin business yourself, but if you would like help doing so, you can sign up for our business formation services.

Cons

Wisconsin is the California of the Midwest.  High fees, weird procedures, and state workers who aren’t helpful.  You have to laugh when you look at the annual report for foreign corporations in Wisconsin.