Your Illinois registered agent, handled
A compliant Illinois address, same-day scanning of every legal document and state notice, and your home address kept off the public record — for $79/year.
Registered Office
State of Illinois · Active
Registered agent in Illinois
Required by state law
Home address kept private
Our address on public record
Same-day document scanning
Uploaded to your dashboard
Everything your Illinois agent should do
Illinois street address
A compliant physical address in Illinois that appears as your official registered office on every state filing.
Instant notifications
The moment a legal document or state notice arrives, you get an email alert with the scan attached.
Same-day scanning
Every item received at your Illinois address is scanned and uploaded to your dashboard the same business day.
Address privacy
Keep your home address off the public Illinois record — our address is listed instead.
Deadline reminders
We flag your Illinois annual report and compliance dates before they're due, so you never lose good standing.
Service of process
We accept lawsuits, subpoenas, and court orders on your behalf during business hours — never a missed notice.
What we watch for in Illinois
Your agent keeps an eye on the Illinois filings that matter — drawn from the same state database our formation team files against.
Key Illinois deadlines
Annual report + franchise tax (corporations) — Secretary of State
Before the first day of the entity's anniversary month each year ($75 filing fee; franchise tax computed on paid-in capital, first $10,000 exempt)
LLC annual report — Secretary of State
Before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month ($75 fee; no franchise tax)
Corporate income tax return (IL-1120)
15th day of 4th month after fiscal year-end; April 15 for calendar-year filers (extension to Nov 15)
Corporate estimated income tax payments
15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months of the tax year (if liability exceeds $400)
S-corp / partnership replacement & PTE tax return (IL-1120-ST / IL-1065)
15th day of 4th month after year-end; April 15 for calendar-year (PTE election made on the return)
PTE tax estimated payments (if elected)
Quarterly — 15th day of 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months (required if expected tax exceeds $500)
Individual income tax return (IL-1040)
April 15 (2025 returns due April 15, 2026; extension to Oct 15)
Foreign qualification
Registering an out-of-state business in Illinois costs a $150 state fee — and requires a Illinois registered agent. We provide both.
Filing speed
Standard online filings are typically processed in about 5-10 business days; same-day/next-day for many online LLC and corporation filings is common but not guaranteed without expedite.
Simple, flat Illinois pricing
One flat annual rate. No setup fees. 10 mail items included per year, then $5 per document.
Registered agent coverage in Illinois, everything handled.
- Illinois registered agent address
- Service of process acceptance
- Same-day document scanning
- Email + SMS notifications
- 10 mail items included per year, then $5 each
- Annual report reminders & compliance calendar
- Address stays off public records
Illinois registered agent questions
Do I need a registered agent in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois — like every US state — requires your LLC or corporation to maintain a registered agent with a physical Illinois address, available during business hours to receive legal documents and state mail. You can be your own agent only if you have a Illinois street address and are personally available every weekday.
Can I use Kicker as my Illinois registered agent if I live abroad?
Absolutely. Non-US founders can't be their own registered agent because a US address is required. We provide a compliant Illinois address and handle every document that arrives — this is one of the most common reasons international founders use us.
Will you remind me about my Illinois annual report?
Yes. Due before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month each year (the month the LLC was organized/approved). Filing window opens ~45-60 days before the due date. We track that date and remind you ahead of it — and we can file the report for you too.
How do I switch my Illinois registered agent to Kicker?
After you sign up we prepare the Illinois change-of-agent form, file it with the state, and confirm when it's active — usually within 1–5 business days. Your current agent is notified automatically through the state filing.
Official source: Illinois Secretary of State
Registered agent in every state
Foreign-qualified in more than one state? Pick any state — we cover all 50 under one account.