INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Form 502)

Those who wish to establish a Wisconsin limited liability company (LLC) must first file their articles of organization. This form 502 is available on the website of the state's Department of Financial Institutions.

Wisconsin Articles Of Organization - Limited Liability Company 502 Step 1: Article 1 requires you to give the name of your LLC.

Wisconsin Articles Of Organization - Limited Liability Company 502 Step 2: Article 3 requires you to provide the name of the initial registered agent represent your LLC.

Wisconsin Articles Of Organization - Limited Liability Company 502 Step 3: Article 4 requires you to provide the address of the initial registered office. Note that a P.O. box number by itself is considered inadequate.

Wisconsin Articles Of Organization - Limited Liability Company 502 Step 4: Article 5 asks you to indicate whether the LLC's management shall consist of a manager or managers or solely its members.

Wisconsin Articles Of Organization - Limited Liability Company 502 Step 5: Article 6 asks for the name and address of all organizers.

Wisconsin Articles Of Organization - Limited Liability Company 502 Step 6: At least one organizer must sign the form.

Wisconsin Articles Of Organization - Limited Liability Company 502 Step 7: Give the name of the person who drafted this form.

Wisconsin Articles Of Organization - Limited Liability Company 502 Step 8: An optional section allows you to give your second choice for a company name if your first choice is not available.