Information on restructuring your business.

Step-by-step and informative.

Interested in establishing a nonprofit corporation that can receive donations and not pay income taxes? Learn where to start.

This site can tell you if the business name you wish to use is already in use by another company registered to do business in Illinois. The proposed corporate/LLC name must be distinguishable from any other corporate/LLC name on file with this office.

Learn the significant differences between a nonprofit organization and a for-profit business.

Provides sample legal documents and information for nonprofits, from draft bylaws to tax forms.

How to set up a for-profit enterprise.

Provides an in-depth look at the steps and processes involved in becoming a not-for-profit corporation in Illinois. Downloadable and printable.

This guide will inform you of various legal requirements and direct you to additional resources. If you have any questions contact the IEN Business Information Center.