Massachusetts law requires an LLC name to end with the words “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “LC”, “LLC”, or “L.L.C.”. The company name cannot have symbols. LLC’s can check for name availability using the Massachusetts name database (http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/corpweb/cornameres/nameresinf.htm).

The Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization must be filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth Corporations Division. The LLC must inlcude their name, address, character of the business, and name, address, and signature of the registered agent. The certificate can be filed online using the Corporations Online Filing System (https://corp.sec.state.ma.us/corp/loginsystem/login_form.asp?NewFiling=True) or by mail.

Massachusetts LLCs must have one or more members/managers and must be at least 18 years old. State law does not include any provision specifiying where members or manageres must reside.

A Maryland LLC name must contain one of the following, “limited liability company”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, “L.C.”, or “LC”. The name must not be misleading or similar to other business entities registered with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. The Trade Name Application (http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/sdatforms.html) can be filed to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation to check for name availability.

The Articles of Organization must contain the LLC’s name and address, purpose, and the registered agent’s name, address, and signature. The articles must be filed with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. The form can be found here (http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/sdatforms.html).

Maryland does not have a residency requirement for manager(s) or members. The registered agent must be living

A Maine LLC is reuqired to have a registered agent to process legal papers and court documents on their behalf. The agent can be an individual who has a physical address in Maine or a business entity authorized to operate in Maine.

The LLC name must comply with Maine law by having the following: “limited liability company”, “limited company”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, “L.C.”, or “LC”. The LLC’s name must be unique and distinguishable from other business names registered with the Maine Secretary of State. A name can be reserved by filing the Application for Reservation of Name with the secretary of state (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/llc.html).

A Certificate of Formation is also required and must be submitted to the Maine Secretary of State. The certificate will include the LLC’s name, address, and the name and address of its registered agent. The certificate must be filed by mail.

To form an LLC in Lousiana, the Articles of Organization must be submitted to the Lousiana Secretary of State. The articles must contain the LLC’s name and address, purpose, and operating duration. The articles are required to be signed and notarized.

An LLC name in Lousiana must include the words “limited liability company”, “L.L.C.”, or “L.C.”. Name availability can be checked at the Lousiana Secretary of State website (http://www.sos.la.gov/BusinessServices/SearchForLouisianaBusinessFilings/Pages/default.aspx), by phone at (255) 925 04704, or faxing to (255) 932-5314.

Getting an operating agreement is highly recommended, it establishes standards of operation and clarifies management structure.

Kansas LLC’s must comply with state law by having the words, “Limited Company”, “Limited Liability Company”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, “LC”, or “L.C.” at the end of the name. The LLC name must be unique from other business entities registerd with the Kansas Secretary of State. The Kansas Secretary of State’s business name database (https://www.kansas.gov/businesscenter/) can be used to check for name availability.

The Articles of Organizaton must be filed to the Kansas Secretary of State. The articles must contain the LLC’s name and address as well as that of its registered agent. The articles can be filed at the Kansas Secretary of State website (https://www.kansas.gov/businesscenter/).

Kansas LLCs must also include the names of their members and managers in the Articles of Organization. After formation, the LLC must file an annual report each fiscal year. The report will contain information about the LLC’s physical address and Employer Identifcation Number (EIN).

An Iowa LLC requires filing the Articles of Organization to the Iowa Secretary of State of Business Services Division. The file must include the LLC’s name, address, and the name and address of its registered agent. LLC’s must pay a filing fee of $50.

The Iowa LLC must have a name that contains as the last words, “Limited Liability Company”, “L.L.C.”, “LLC”, “Limited”, “Ltd.” or “Co.”. The availability of names can be checked at the Iowa Secretary of State business name database (http://sos.iowa.gov/search/business/).

Iowa LLCs need to have one or more manager. They must file a biennial report which contains information abou the business, including the physical address, CEO, personnel, etc.

An Indiana LLC is created by filing Articles of Organization with the Indiana Secretary of State Business Services Division. The articles must include: the LLC’s name and address, the name and address of LLC’s registered agent; whether the LLC’s duration will be perpetual or for a specified period; and whether the LLC will be manager-managed or member-managed. If you’ve filed an Application for Reservation for Exclusive Use of Corporate Name, attach it to the articles. The articles may be filed online or by mail. The filing fee is $90.

Under Illinois law, an LLC name must contain as the last words, “limited liability company,” “L.L.C.,” or “LLC.” The abbreviations “Ltd.” and “Co.” are not allowed in Illinois. The name must also not include the words “Corporation,” “Corp.,” “Incorporated,” “Inc.,” “Ltd.,” “Co.,” “Limited Partnership,” or “L.P.”

The filing fee is $600 for online filing; $500 for paper filing. Online filings are handled on an expedited basis within 24 hours. The articles may be filed online or by mail.

LLCs registered in Idaho are required to appoint a registered agent. This individual or firm processes and accepts legal papers on behalf of the LLC. A list of registered agents can be found here (http://www.sos.idaho.gov/corp/reg_agent_info.htm).

An LLC name in Idaho must contain the phrases “Limited Liability Company”, “Limited Company”, “L.L.C.”, “L.C.”, or “LLC”. The name must be distinctly different from other business entities registered in the Idaho Secretary of State.

The Certificate of Organization of Limited Liability Company must be submitted to the Idaho Secretary of State. The document must include the LLC’s name, address, and registered agent.

Forming an LLC in Hawaii requires submitting the Articles of Organization For Limited Liability Company to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division.

The LLC name must contain the phrases “Limited Liability Company”, or “L.L.C.,” or “LLC”. “Limited” can be abbreviated as “Ltd”, and “Company” can be shortened to “Co.,”. A name can be reserved for a fee of $10.

Every LLC in Hawaii is required to have a registered agent, who must have a permanent physical street address in the state.