How to Withdraw an LLC from Illinois
To withdraw your LLC from Illinois, file a Certificate of Withdrawal with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division. The withdrawal fee is $5.00. Submit your filing online at https://apps.ilsos.gov/llcarticles/index.jsp or mail it to 501 S. Second St., Rm. 350, Springfield, IL 62756 or 69 W. Washington St., Ste. 1240, Chicago, IL 60602. Your LLC's authority to transact business in Illinois terminates upon filing.
Filing Your Withdrawal
Submit your Certificate of Withdrawal through the Secretary of State's online filing system for fastest processing. Include your LLC's legal name and Illinois registration number. The $5.00 filing fee applies to all withdrawals. Mail submissions should be sent to either the Springfield or Chicago office address above.
For online filing assistance, visit https://apps.ilsos.gov/llcarticles/index.jsp. Contact the Limited Liability Division at (217) 524-8008 if you need help completing your withdrawal form.
Before You Withdraw
Ensure your LLC is current on all annual report filings. Illinois requires annual reports with a $75.00 fee. Verify compliance using the business entity search at https://apps.ilsos.gov/businessentitysearch/.
Your LLC must maintain a registered agent in Illinois under 805 ILCS 180/1-35 and 805 ILCS 180/1-50 until withdrawal becomes effective. Confirm your registered agent information is current before submitting your Certificate of Withdrawal.
Consult a tax professional or attorney regarding state and federal tax obligations before withdrawing. Address member distributions, final tax returns, and any outstanding creditor claims. Proper legal review protects members from personal liability.
After Withdrawal
Once your withdrawal is approved, your LLC loses authority to conduct business in Illinois. Notify creditors, clients, and business partners of the withdrawal. Maintain records for the period required by Illinois law and federal tax requirements.
Withdrawing from Illinois does not dissolve your LLC in its home state—you must handle that separately according to your state's requirements.
Contact Information
For questions about the withdrawal process, contact the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services at (217) 524-8008 or visit https://www.ilsos.gov/. Verify your withdrawal status using the business entity search at https://apps.ilsos.gov/businessentitysearch/.
This is general information, not legal advice.