How to set up a for-profit enterprise.

Information on restructuring your business.

Provides an in-depth look at the steps and processes involved in becoming a nonprofit in Illinois. Downloadable and printable.

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.

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

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

Step-by-step and informative.

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