Set Up an IL Company

Illinois corporation search by Find-a-Company

A person starting a Company, needs to register it with the Illinois Secretary of State. The Illinois Secretary of State is the primary custodian of important state records. Registration data regarding an Illinois Company can be located by means of the Illinois Secretary of State online search tool.

The Secretary of State also handles the dissolution of a Company.


Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate a Company: Illinois Secretary of State

After finding the Company you're searching for, info about it is given. This usually includes:

  • Registered Name of Company
  • State Number
  • Status
  • Physical Address
  • Company Registered Agent
  • Registered Agent Mailing Address
  • Phone

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