Michigan Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in Michigan. Fees are paid to the MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs.
RIA firm registration
$200
at the national median
Per IAR
$65
$5 above the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$250
at the national median
Per BD agent
$65
$15 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$100
$150 below the national median
Renewal
$200
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in Michigan
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in Michigan
$200 firm + $65 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$460
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$200 firm + 3 × $65 IAR + IARD system fees
$680
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$250 firm + 5 × $65 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$575
Private fund Form D notice filing (Michigan investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$100
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in Michigan?
Michigan charges $200 for investment adviser firm registration and $65 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $460 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the Michigan IAR registration fee?
$65 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs. That is $5 above the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in Michigan?
$250 for the broker-dealer firm and $65 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the Michigan Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$100 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when Michigan residents invest. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does Michigan charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — Michigan charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $460 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.