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Changing the address of your limited liability company (LLC) may not seem like a major event in the day-to-day life of your business, but it is important to make the necessary updates to your governing documents and to notify the necessary agencies and parties. In this article, we will explain how to change an LLC address and when to do so.
Before you undergo the process of formally changing your LLC’s address, you should first consider if an address change is necessary. If you are opening a new office, but will still operate out of the existing location, you likely do not need to change your LLC address. If, however, you will no longer be physically present at the existing address—whether it is because you plan to change locations or because you’ll operate remotely from your home—you’ll need to update your LLC address formally with the necessary agencies and notify the appropriate parties.
It is extremely important to notify the IRS of your LLC address change. You can do so by filing Form 8822-B, which is used to notify the IRS if you change your business mailing address, business location or the identity of your responsible party. Form 8822-B can be accessed online and is fairly straightforward. If you are also changing your personal address, you can report that address change on Form 8822.
Unlike the Form SS-4 to obtain an EIN, the IRS doesn’t permit online submissions of Form 8822-B. Accordingly, you’ll need to mail a physical copy of the form to the IRS. Make sure to keep a copy of the form for your files as well. For more insights, check out the complete SS-4 instructions or learn how to get an EIN for an LLC.
Each state is different so check with your state’s taxing agency to determine notification requirements.
Depending on the LLC’s state and industry, there are likely licensing agencies that will need to be notified of the address change as well. It is important to notify these agencies so that you continue to receive important certifications and license renewal information at the correct LLC address. If you are moving to a different city or county, check to see if you are subject to any local business license requirements. You may also need to cancel local licenses from your old location.
When you established your LLC, you filed articles of organization with your state’s secretary of state. You’ll need to check with your state’s secretary of state regarding the specific requirements and filing fees necessary to update the LLC articles of organization. You can determine the process and fees by calling the secretary of state or checking its website. Once you’ve determined how to update the articles of organization, complete and submit those forms to the secretary of state in your jurisdiction and pay the appropriate filing fee.
If you are moving your LLC to another state, the process is more complicated because you’ll need official authorization to do business in your new state. In some states, you can change your LLC’s home state through a process called domestication. If that’s not an option, you can register to transact business as a foreign LLC in your new state or form a new LLC in your new state. If you’re moving out of state, talk to a small business lawyer about your options.
You’ll want to notify your business insurance carrier of the address change so that you continue to receive important information and your coverage remains valid. Your physical location may also impact the type of insurance you need and the premiums you’ll pay.
Because banks and vendors may send statements and correspondence and customers may send payments to your LLC’s physical and mailing address, you need to notify them as well. You can likely notify these parties via an online portal, a form letter or an email to your contact list.
You can put the public on notice of the new address by changing the address on your website and social media accounts. This is usually a simple process and your web developer can help.
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It typically takes about 30 days to receive confirmation of the LLC address change from the IRS, but you should allow for up to 60 days.
No, form 8822-B cannot be used to change the name of an LLC. For more information, learn how to change an LLC name.
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There is technically no way to form an LLC for free, as you need to pay state filing fees. However, some LLC services do not charge a base fee, which brings down formation costs. Additionally, some states do not charge as much as others, making it more affordable to create an LLC in certain locations.
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