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Example plan · Aurora, IL

Business obligations, in order.

A practical start plan and a sourced list of registrations, licenses, filings, and deadlines. Change the business details to fit yours.

Your businessThe plan below updates as you change these.

Local facts for Aurora, IL

City of AuroraHas its own business licenses, taxes or permits (listed below). Checked 2026-10-13.
Kane CountyNo official page confirmed either way yet. Checked 2026-10-13.
Sales tax permitIllinois Certificate of Registration (Retailers' Occupation Tax)
Local items in this plan
  • Register your business with the City of Aurora · City of Aurora (city)
Illinois agencies
Start planObligations (27)
File formationOct 24, 2026in 7 days
Ready to operateDec 31, 2026in 75 days
Opening dateNot setAdd a target opening date to check the plan fits
Progress0 / 28Saved in this browser
Known fees$0.00 one-time$75.00 per year

Things the formation documents depend on: a registered agent and any professional approvals.

by Oct 24, 2026
Ongoing
not individually checked

File the formation documents with the state.

by Nov 7, 2026
One-time
not individually checked
After: Maintain a registered agent in Illinois

Obtain the EIN (and apply for tax-exempt status, for nonprofits). Most registrations need it.

by Nov 10, 2026
One-time
not individually checked
After: File formation documents with the Illinois Secretary of State, Business Services

State tax accounts, trade name, foreign qualification and publication requirements.

by Nov 24, 2026
One-time
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Nov 24, 2026
One-time
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Nov 24, 2026
One-time
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Nov 24, 2026
Annual
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Nov 24, 2026
One-time
checked Oct 13, 2026
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Licenses and permits you need before you operate: state, industry, local and professional.

by Dec 24, 2026
Annual
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 24, 2026
Annual
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 24, 2026
Ongoing
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 24, 2026
One-time
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Insurance, employment paperwork, new-hire reporting and workplace notices.

by Dec 31, 2026
Per event
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
checked Oct 13, 2026
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 31, 2026
Per event
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
checked Oct 16, 2026
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
by Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
not individually checked
After: Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Recurring filings and payments, in the order they fall due.

by Oct 31, 2026
Quarterly
not individually checked
by Jan 31, 2027
Annual
not individually checked
by Jan 31, 2027
Annual
not individually checked
by Apr 15, 2027
Annual
not individually checked
by May 1, 2027
Annual
checked Oct 16, 2026
by Oct 1, 2027
fee $75.00
Annual
checked Oct 13, 2026
Monthly
not individually checked
Quarterly
checked Oct 13, 2026
Monthly
not individually checked
Dates are planning allowances, not agency processing times. Legal due dates are shown where the rules give one.
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