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Chapter 180, Wis. Statutes -Business Corporations
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Chapter 181, Wis. Statutes -Nonstock Corporations
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CAUTION: Please make an informed decision. Your choice or action can affect
your personal liability and tax obligations. You are encouraged to seek additional information
and/or obtain the assistance of a qualified accountant or attorney before finalizing your choice of legal entity.
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"S" and "C" refer to subsections of the Internal Revenue Code signifying the federal tax status of a corporation. For either type, articles of incorporation are filed in the usual manner (see Forms below), but you need to contact the IRS to have your corporation specifically recognized as a sub "C" or sub "S" corporation. For additional information, please read the IRS's Small Business/Self-Employed/Other Business Frequently Asked Questions or contact the IRS by phone at 1-800-829-1040.
Forms
Each form comes with Instructions on How to fill and Where to send.
Fees
WI Domestic Corporation Filing and Fees
WI Foreign Corporation Filing and Fees
* Foreign Corporation refers to out-of-state or out-of-country companies.
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