BizFilings
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Legal Services, Registered Agent, Corporate Governance, Corporate Compliance, Business Incorporation and Formation, Business License Research |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founders | Brian Wiegand, Rick Oster[1] [2] |
| Headquarters | 525 Junction Road, Ste. 5000 Madison, Wisconsin, USA |
Number of employees | 500+[3] |
| Parent | Wolters Kluwer |
| Divisions | Corporate Legal Services[4] |
| Website | BizFilings.com |
Business Filings, Inc., also known as BizFilings, is an American company that provides online legal document services and business formation services.[5] The company provides corporate formation, limited liability company (LLC) formation, registered agent services, and legal compliance support primarily for small businesses.[6] Since 2002, it has been owned by CT Corporation, a subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer.
History
Founding
Business Filings, Inc. was founded in 1996 by Brian Wiegand and Rick Oster. The company distinguished itself from established incorporation firms by conducting its business primarily over the Internet.[2]
Acquisition by CT Corporation
In 2002, Business Filings was acquired by CT Corporation, a subsidiary of Dutch information services firm Wolters Kluwer. The company began operating under the trade name BizFilings in 2006.[4]
BizFilings acquisitions
In 2006, BizFilings acquired The Delaware Company[7], a business filing service founded by Jay Stamper. In 2017, the company acquired Delaware Intercorp[8], a provider of business filing, registered agent, and office support services based in Newark, Delaware.
Recent developments
In 2020, BizFilings partnered with 1800Accountant to provide tax consultation and support services to its customers.[9]
Services
BizFilings provides business formation services for various entity types including corporations, LLCs, nonprofit corporations, and partnerships. The company also offers registered agent services, foreign qualification assistance, and compliance support tools across all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
References
- ↑ "Madison Internet Company Sold". Wisconsin State Journal. 23 March 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A David Against the Incorporation Goliaths". Financial Times. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "BizFilings Overview". LinkedIn. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "About Us". BizFilings. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Amendment No.1 to FORM S-1 Registration Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 - LegalZoom.com, Inc". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Home". Bizfilings. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "2006 Wolters Kluwer Annual Report" (PDF). AnnualReports.com. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "Delaware Intercorp Overview". PitchBook. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ "1-800Accountant Announces Strategic Partnership with BizFilings". Associated Press News. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
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