Community Empowerment Matters

  Introduction Undocumented immigrants face significant barriers when pursuing legal employment in Michigan. While immigration laws unequivocally prohibit businesses from employing undocumented immigrants, there is no rule against an individual's ability to establish a business without proper immigration documentation. This blog post focuses on forming a Limited Liability Corporation as an undocumented immigrant in Michigan. By reading this blog post, you will have a clearer understanding of (1) the legality of starting an LCC without proper immigration documentation, (2) the taxation requirements for the State of Michigan and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and (3) other potential challenges associated with such an undertaking.   Is it legal to start a business as an undocumented immigrant in Michigan? In Michigan and across the United States, no law prohibits undocumented immigrants from starting and operating their own businesses. Regardless of legal status, all immigr