New Mexico

New Mexico LLCs are required to have one or more members/managers and must list the name and address of their registered agent. The agent is required to be available during regular business hours to accept important legal and tax documents on the LLC’s behalf.

The name of a New Mexico LLC must end with “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “Ltd. Co.”, “LC”, “LLC”, or “L.L.C.”. The name must not be confused with another business entitiy registered in the state.

For a New Mexico LLC to be formed, the Articles of Organization must be filed to the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office. The articles must include the LLC’s name and address as well as the name and address of the registered agent. Additoinal required information includes the LLC’s dissolution date, if applicable, the management roles of the LLC, and if it has only one member. The articles must be filed by postal mail.

New Jersey

To create an LLC in New Jersey, the Public Records Filing for New Business Entity must be filed to the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue. The filing must contain information about the LLC’s name and address, name and address of the LLC’s registered agent, its purpose, dissolution date if applicable, and the name and address of members or managers.

New Jersey law requires that the LLC name must contain the terms “Limited Liability Company” or “L.L.C.”. The LLC’s name must be distinctly different from the names of other business entities already registered with the New Jersey Division of Revenue. The New Jersey Business Record Business Entity Name Search (https://www.njportal.com/DOR/BusinessNameSearch/default.aspx) can be used to check for name availability.

New Jersey LLCs must have a minimum of one or more managers, who must be at least 18 years old. New Jersey law prohibits professionals such as accountants, attorneys, and physicians to form PLLC’s, but they are allowed to incorporate as an LLC.

New Hampshire

A New Hampshire LLC is formed by filing the Certificate of Formation of a New Hampshire Limited Liability Company to the New Hampshire Secretary of State. The certificate must include the LLC’s name and address, the name and address of the registered agent, the LLC’s primary business, dissoluation date if applicable, and whether the LLC will be run by managers.

Under New Hampshire law, an LLC must have the words “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviation “L.L.C.” included in the name. LLC’s can use the corporation search (https://www.sos.nh.gov/corporate/soskb/csearch.asp) at the New Hampshire Secretary of State website to check for name availability.

The registered agent of an LLC in Missouri must have a physical address in the state. The agent must be available during normal business hours to conduct legal and tax services on the LLC’s behalf.

Nevada

Nevada requirements for forming an LLC includes having a minimum of one or more members/managers who must be at least 18 years old. The member and manager names/addresses must be listed in the Articles or Organization, which will be filed to the Nevada Secretary of State. The Articles or Organization can be filed online at the Nevada Secretary of State Online Services website (http://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=7), or by postal mail.

LLCs in Nevada are required to have the words “Limited-Liability Company”, “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “Limited”, “Ltd.”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, or “L.C.”. The name must be distinctly different from the names of other business entities already on file with the Nevada Secretary of State. Names can be searched for availability at the Nevada Secretary of State Business Search (http://nvsos.gov/sosentitysearch/).

Nebraska

LLCs in Nebraska must comply with state law and have the words “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviations “LLC” or “L.L.C.” included in their name. The name must be distinguishable from the names of other business entities doing business in the state. The Nebraska Secretary of State Business Name Database (https://www.nebraska.gov/sos/corp/corpsearch.cgi?nav=search) is available to help LLCs check for name availability.

The formation process requires the Certificate of Organization to be filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The certificate can be filed by postal mail or online at the Nebraska government website (https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-edocs/).

Nebraska requires LLCs to publish the notice of the incorporation to a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks. The proof of publication must be filed with the Secretary of State.

Montana

A Montana LLC is established by filing the Articles of Organization to the Montana Secretary of State. The articles must include the LLC’s name, address, services to be provided, and the name, address, and signature of its registered agent.

LLCs in Montana are required to file an annual report between Januray 1 and April 15 each year. For the LLC to hire employees, a Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN) must be requested. This is also necessary for LLCs to manage a bank account in the state.

The name of the Montana LLC must end with “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “LC”, “LLC”, or “L.L.C.”. The name must be recognizably different from other businesses already authorized to conduct business in the state.

Montana does not have age requirements for members or managers of an LLC, but their names must be listed in the Articles of Organization.

Missouri

A Missouri LLC must have a name that ends with “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “LC”, “LLC”, or “L.L.C.”. It cannot contain words implying that it is a governmental agency or has a misleading purpose.

A Missouri LLC must have at least one memebr or manager, they do not have to be a permanent resident of Missouri, but they must be at least 18 years old.

The Articles of Organization must be filed to the Missouri Secretary of State. The certificate must include the LLC’s name, address, primary actvity, period of operation, and the name and address of the registered agent. The articles do not have to contain the names or addresses of the members of managers.

Mississippi

Mississippi law requires an LLC name to have the words “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviations “LLC” or “L.L.C.” LLC names can also contain the names of members or managers. Names can be checked for availability by using the Mississippi business name database (https://corp.sos.ms.gov/corp/portal/c/page/corpBusinessIdSearch/portal.aspx?#clear=1). A name can be reserved for up to 180 days by filing the Application for Name Reservation with the Mississippi Secretary of State.

In order to form a Mississippi LLC, the Certificate of Formation must be filed to the Mississippi Secretary of State. The certificate must include information about the LLC’s name and address, the registered agent’s name and address, duration of the LLC’s operations, and the management structure of the LLC. The certificate is required to be filed by postal mail.

A registered agent is required for every Mississippi LLC in order to process legal documents in the state. LLC’s must have at least one member or manager and their names must be included in the Certificate of Formation.

Minnesota

A Minnesota LLC must have appointed a registered agent to perform legal services in the state of their behalf. The registered agent can be an individual with residence in Minnesota, a business with an address in the state, or a foreign business with the authority to conduct business in the state.

The Minnesota LLC is created by filing the Articles of Organization to the Minnesota Secretary of State. The articles will include the LLC’s name and address, its business purpose, and registered agent information. The articles can be filed online at the Minnesota Secretary of State Website (https://mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us/).

Naming requirements for Minnesota LLCs include having the words “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviation “LLC”. The LLC’s name must be distinguishable from the names of other businesses already on file in the state. The Minnesota business name database (https://mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us/Business/Search) can be a resource to check for name availability in the state.

Michigan

A Michigan LLC is formed by foling the Articles of Organization to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Commercial Services. LLC’s must list the name and physical address of their registered agent in Michigan. The registered agent must be available during normal business hours to accept legal and tax documents for the businesses’ behalf.

The LLC name must comply with Michigan law and include the words “Limited Liability Company”, “L.L.C.”, or “LLC”. The name must be distinguishable from other business entities registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. A name can be reserved for up to six months by filing the Application for Reservation of Name (http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/dms/results.asp?docowner=BCSC&doccat=LLC&Search=Search) with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Commercial Services.

Michigan LLCs are required to have an agent to conduct legal affairs in the state. The agent can be a resident of Michigan, a corporation based in Michigan, or a foreign corporation with a certficate of authority to conduct business in Michigan.