Not every aspect of entrepreneurship is designed to be glamorous. One of the most essential components of running a successful LLC is keeping up with the necessary state compliance requirements.

Depending on your location, you may be required to file an annual report each year to ensure your business remains in good standing with the state. Since each state sets its own legal precedent regarding LLCs, rules that apply in one state almost certainly won’t apply to the next.

To make things a little easier on you, we’ve compiled a state-by-state guide of everything you need to know when it comes to LLC annual reports.

What are LLC Annual Reports

In the simplest of terms, an annual report provides the state with basic information about your company. Think of it as a yearly check-in that allows the state to gauge important details of your business, like if it's still in operation or if any members have been added/removed.

Most states require these reports to be filed once a year, but there are a handful that allow you to file your annual report every few years. For example, California only requires a biannual filing of your Statement of Information (their version of an annual report). And if you’ve incorporated in Pennsylvania, you lucked out – you only have to file once every 10 years!

What is included in an annual report

Each state has its own rules and regulations about what must be included in an annual report, but as a general guideline, most will include the following:

  • Your business address
  • The names and address of all members and managers
  • The name and address of your registered agent
  • The purpose of your business and which industry you are in

What happens if I fail to file an annual report

It’s important to file your annual report on or before its due date. Failing to do so can have major repercussions for your business. Most states will hold you responsible for paying a late fee. In a worst-case scenario, you may lose your good standing status, be stripped of your personal liability protection, or see your LLC involuntarily dissolved.

Tip: Make sure you don't miss out on filing your annual report by adding the due date to your Google Calendar!

LLC Annual Reports: Everything you Need to Know

Annual reports are a vital part of maintaining compliance for LLCs. These reports are typically filed with the state government, though each state will have different requirements when it comes to frequency, due dates, and filing fees.

Completing and filing your annual report may seem like a daunting task, but with the right knowledge and guidance, the process is actually quite simple.

In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about each state’s LLC Annual Reports, including when and how to file and what happens if you miss the deadline.

Alabama

All Alabama LLCs are required to file an Initial Business Privilege Tax Return and pay the Alabama Business Privilege Tax within 2 and a half months of formation.

Keep in mind that after the initial report is filed, you will be responsible for filing your Alabama Business Privilege Tax Return and Annual Report with the Alabama Secretary of State each year by April 15th.

Alabama LLC Business Privilege Tax and Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Initial report – 2 ½ months after formation
Follow-up report(s) – April 15
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $100 minimum plus a $10 filing fee; your business privilege tax is based on your federal taxable income and is paid to the Alabama Department of Revenue
Filing method: By mail
Mailing address: If you are not making a payment, mail your return to:

Alabama Department of Revenue
Business Privilege Tax Section
P.O. Box 327431
Montgomery, AL 36132-7431

If you are making a payment, mail your return to:

Alabama Department of Revenue
Business Privilege Tax Section
P.O. Box 327320
Montgomery, AL 36132-7320
Late fee: 10% of your tax or $50, whichever is greater
Other information: Whereas most states require you to send any payment(s) directly to the Secretary of State, Alabama requires you to make your check out to the Alabama Department of Revenue

Alaska

If you’re planning to form an LLC in Alaska, you’ll need to file your Alaska Initial Report within 6 months of incorporation. This can be done online (the easiest way), or by sending a hard copy of your report in the mail.

Once your Alaska LLC is up and running, you'll be required to file a Biennial Report every other year with the Alaska Division of Corporations. The deadline for this report is January 2nd, and with it, you’ll need to pay a $100 filing fee.

Alaska LLC Biennial Report Requirements
Due date: Initial report – 6 months after formation
Follow-up report(s) – January 2
Frequency: Every 2 years
Filing fee: Initial report – $0
Follow-up report(s) – $100
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Late fee: $37.50. Alaska allows you a one-month grace period to file before you are charged a late fee

Arizona

Arizona is one of the few states that do not require LLCs to file an annual report.

Arkansas

All Arkansas LLCs are required to file a yearly Franchise Tax Report. This report is due by May 1st of each year and must be filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State.

Your Arkansas Franchise Tax Report can be submitted online or by mail and costs $150 to file.

Arkansas LLC Franchise Tax Report Requirements
Due date: May 1
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $150
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL SERVICES (BCS)
P.O. Box 8014
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
Late fee: $25 plus 10% interest each year you fail to file

California

You are required to submit an initial Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State within 90 days of forming your California LLC.

Moving forward, your biennial Statement of Information is due by the end of the anniversary month of your original filing. For example, if you filed your statement on April 17, your due date would be the last day of April.

Filings are generally processed within 2-3 business days. You can find current wait times on the Secretary of State website.

California LLC Statement of Information Requirements
Due date: Initial report – Within 90 days of formation
Follow-up report(s) – Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Every 2 years
Filing fee: $20
Filing method: Online or by submitting Form LLC-12 to the California Secretary of State either in person or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
Statement of Information Unit
P.O. Box 944230
Sacramento, CA 94244-2300
Office address: Secretary of State
1500 11th St.
P.O. Box 944230
Sacramento, CA 95814
Late fee: $250. California allows you a 60-day grace period before you are charged a late fee

Colorado

If you’re planning to form an LLC in Colorado, you’ll want to know that an annual Periodic Report must be filed every year with the Colorado Secretary of State. The filing fee for this report is $10.

The Periodic Report can be submitted up to two months before your LLC’s anniversary month and two months prior without any penalty.

Colorado LLC Periodic Report Requirements
Due date: Varies. You can find your due date online on the Summary page under ‘Periodic report month’
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $10
Filing method: Online
Late fee: $50. You have 60 days to late-file before your LLC becomes delinquent

Connecticut

Connecticut state laws require all LLCs to file an annual report with the Connecticut Secretary of the State each year.

Your initial annual report, along with your $80 filing fee, is due within the first 3 months of the year following your LLC’s formation. For example, if you filed your paperwork on June 15, your annual report would be due sometime between January 1 and March 31 of the following calendar year.

Connecticut LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: March 31
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $80
Filing method: Online
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Delaware

Unlike most states, Delaware does not require LLCs to file annual reports. However, the state does require LLCs to pay an Annual Franchise Tax.

Your Delaware LLC Annual Franchise Tax is due June 1 each calendar year and requires a payment of $300.

Delaware LLC Annual Franchise Tax Requirements
Due date: June 1
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $300
Filing method: Online
Late fee: $200 plus 1.5% monthly interest

Florida

In Florida, all Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are required to file an annual report with the Florida Division of Corporations.

Your annual report is due every year by May 1, but can be submitted as early as January 1.

Florida LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: May 1
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $138.75
Filing method: Online via Florida’s sunbiz portal. You can choose to pay the fee by mail by sending a check/money order
Late fee: $400. If you fail to file by the the third Friday in September, your LLC may face dissolution

Georgia

Rules regarding Georgia LLCs are pretty straightforward: All Georgia LLCs must file an annual report with the Georgia Secretary of State each year by April 1.

It costs $50 to file online and $60 to file by mail.

Georgia LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: April 1
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: Online – $50
By mail – $60
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Office of Secretary of State
Corporations Division
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE
Suite 313 W. Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Late fee: $25. Failure to file within 60 days of the due date may result in the dissolution of your LLC

Hawaii

One of the legal requirements of maintaining a Hawaii LLC is filing an annual report with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs each year. It costs $15 to file, and the due date of your Hawaii LLC annual report will depend on when your LLC was approved.

If your LLC was approved in Quarter 1, or between January 1 and March 31, your annual report is due by March 31 each year.

If your LLC was approved in Quarter 2, or between April 1 and June 30, your annual report is due by June 30 every year.

If your LLC was approved in Quarter 3, or between July 1 and September 30, your annual report is due by September 30 every year.

If your LLC was approved in Quarter 4, or between October 1 and December 31, your annual report is due by December 31 every year.

Hawaii LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by the end of your anniversary quarter
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: Online – $12.50
By mail – $15
Filing method: Online, by mail, or in person
Mailing address: Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Business Registration Division
P.O. Box 40
Honolulu, HI 96810
Office address: Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
335 Merchant St., Room 201
Honolulu, HI 96813
Late fee: $10. Failure to file within 2 years of the due date may result in the dissolution of your LLC

Idaho

The state of Idaho requires that all LLCs file an annual report with the Idaho Secretary of State every year.

There is no fee to file your Idaho LLC Annual Report, and it is due every year by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month (i.e. the month it was approved by the state). For example, if you incorporated on March 15, 2022, your annual report would be due March 31, 2023.

Idaho LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $0
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0080
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Illinois

All Illinois LLCs are required to file an annual report with the Illinois Secretary of State each year.

Your Illinois Annual Report is due on the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month and costs $75 to file. So, if your LLC was approved on May 20, 2022, your annual report is due by May 1 of the following year.

Illinois LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due before the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $75
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Department of Business Services
Limited Liability Division
501 S. Second St., Rm. 351
Springfield, IL 62756
Late fee: $100 if filed more than 60 days after the due date
Other information: If filing your annual report by mail, it takes about 10-15 days for the Illinois Secretary of State to process your filing.

To get an approved copy for your records, you can mail in two copies of your report along with your address

Indiana

If you plan to conduct business in the state of Indiana, your Indiana LLC will need to file a Business Entity Report with the Indiana Secretary of State every two years. It costs $32 to file online and $50 to file by mail.

Your business entity report is due every other year, before the last day of your LLC’s anniversary month. So, if your LLC was approved on March 10, 2023, your business entity report would be due March 31, 2025.

Indiana LLC Business Entity Report Requirements
Due date: Due the last day of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Every 2 years
Filing fee: Online – $32
By mail – $50
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: 302 W. Washington St.
Room E-018
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Iowa

In order to maintain your good standing status with the state, all Iowa LLCs must file their Iowa Biennial Report with the Iowa Secretary of State every 2 years.

It is due April 1 every other year, and there are two ways to file: online (a $30 fee) or by mail (a $45 fee).

Iowa LLC Biennial Report Requirements
Due date: April 1 of the first odd-numbered year, following the year in which your LLC was formed
Frequency: Every 2 years
Filing fee: Online – $30
By mail – $45
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
First Floor, Lucas Building
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Kansas

Every Kansas LLC will need to file an annual report with the Kansas Secretary of State each year.

You can file your Kansas LLC Annual Report online for $50 (typically processed within 24 hours) or by mail for $55 (processing can take 3-5 days). You have a 3 ½ month window to file that begins on January 1 and ends on April 15.

Kansas LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: April 15
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: Online – $50
By mail – $55
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
Late fee: Kansas does not impose a late fee. Annual reports may be filed up to 90 days following the due date before the business is forfeited

Kentucky

All Kentucky LLCs are required to file an annual report with the Kentucky Secretary of State each year they are in formation. It costs $15 (regardless of method), and you have a 6-month window to file: It’s due every year between January 1 and June 30.

Your first report is due the year following the year your LLC was formed. For example, if your LLC was approved on March 15, you would need to file your annual report by June 30 of the following calendar year.

Kentucky LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: June 30
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $15
Filing method: Online or by mail by returning the postcard sent to you by the Kentucky Secretary of State
Mailing address: Kentucky Secretary of State
P.O. Box 1150
Frankfort, KY 40602-1150
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC
Other information: As of 2018, veteran-owned businesses do not have to pay the $15 filing fee. You can have this fee waived by checking the “veteran-owned” box on your annual report

Louisiana

Louisiana LLCs will need to file an annual report with the Louisiana Secretary of State every year in order to stay on top of state compliance laws.

Your Louisiana LLC Annual Report is due by your LLC’s anniversary date (i.e. the date that your LLC was approved on), and can be filed online ($35) or by mail ($30).

Louisiana LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by your LLC’s anniversary date
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: By mail – $30
Online – $35
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Commercial Division
P.O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report will result in a loss of your good standing status. After three years, your LLC will be dissolved by the state

Maine

Once your Maine LLC is formally approved by the state, you’ll be required to file an annual report with the Maine Secretary of State each year.

Your Maine LLC Annual Report is due by June 1 and requires that you pay an $85 filing fee, regardless of how you file.

Maine LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: June 1
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $85
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions
101 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0101
Late fee: Failing to file your Maine Annual Report in a timely manner will result in a $50 late fee. Additionally, it may cause your LLC to lose its right to conduct business within the state

Maryland

The state of Maryland requires all LLCs to file an annual report with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation by April 15 each year. You may request a 60-day extension at no extra cost, but you must do so on or before April 15.

Your initial Maryland LLC Annual Report is due the year after your LLC is approved, and you’ll be required to pay a $300 filing fee, regardless of how you file.

Maryland LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: April 15
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $300, but you may owe more, depending on your LLC’s tax return
Filing method: Online, by mail, or in person
Mailing address: Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation
Annual Report
P.O. Box 17052
Baltimore, MD 21297-1052
Office address: State of Maryland - State Center
301 W. Preston St., Room 801
Baltimore, MD 21201
Late fee: Failure to file your annual report results in a late fee that can range anywhere from $30 to $500. You will need to pay 1/10 of 1% of the county assessment or the base penalty, whichever is greater. Once 30 days have passed, you’ll pay an additional 2% interest on the initial penalty.

1-15 days late: $30 base penalty fee
16-30 days late: $40 base penalty fee
31+ days late: $50 base penalty fee
Other information: If your LLC fits either of the following descriptions, you’ll need to file a Personal Property Tax Return in addition to your annual report:

1. Your LLC owns, uses, or leases personal property located in Maryland
2. Your LLC is in possession of a trader’s license with a local unit of government in Maryland

Massachusetts

Every Massachusetts LLC must file an annual report with the Massachusetts Secretary of State. Your Massachusetts LLC Annual Report is due on or before your LLC’s anniversary date each year.

Massachusetts has one of the highest filing fees for LLC annual reports in the country. You can choose to file yours online for $520, or save $20 by mailing in your completed form.

Massachusetts LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by your LLC’s anniversary date
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: Online – $520
By mail – $500
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of the Commonwealth
One Ashburton Place, Room 1717
Boston, MA 02108-1512
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Michigan

All Michigan LLCs are required to file their annual statement with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. It costs $25 to file, and your initial due date will be dependent on when your ‘Date of Organization’ is.

If your LLC’s Date of Organization falls between January 1 and September 30, you will need to submit your Michigan Annual Statement by February 15 of the following year. So, if your LLC’s Date of Organization is April 1, 2023, your due date would be February 15, 2024.

If your LLC’s Date of Organization falls between October 1 and December 31, your initial Michigan Annual Statement is due by February 15 two years later. So, if your LLC’s Date of Organization is November 1, 2023, your due date would be February 15, 2025.

After your initial annual statement is filed, it is due February 15 each year.

Michigan LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: February 15
**Frequency: ** Once a year
Filing fee: $25
Filing method: Online (available 90 days before your due date) or by mail
Mailing address: PO Box 30768
Lansing MI 48909
**Late fee: ** Michigan allows LLCs a two year grace period to file their annual statement. If you fail to file it within this time frame, you will lose your good standing status with the state

Minnesota

Your Minnesota LLC will need to file an annual report with the Minnesota Secretary of State each year that it does business.

The rules are simple: Your Minnesota Annual Renewal is due on December 31 and is free to file, regardless of the method.

Minnesota LLC Annual Renewal Requirements
Due date: December 31
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $0
Filing method: Online, by mail, or in person
Mailing address: Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services
First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Mississippi

Mississippi LLCs must submit their Mississippi Annual Report with the Mississippi Secretary of State by April 15 each year.

The process is completed through the state's online portal, and it is free to file.

Mississippi LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: April 15
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $0
Filing method: Online
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC if no report is filed within 60 days of your due date

Missouri

Missouri is one of the few states that do not require LLCs to file an annual report.

Montana

Annual report requirements for Montana LLCs are pretty easy to follow: You’ll need to file your Montana Annual Report with the Montana Secretary of State by April 15 each year, and it costs $20 to file.

Montana LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: April 15
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $20
Filing method: Online
Late fee: $15. Filing late will result in the loss of your good standing status. If you fail to pay by December 1, your LLC will be dissolved by the state

Nebraska

The state of Nebraska requires all LLCs to file a biennial report with the Nebraska Secretary of State every 2 years.

Your Nebraska Biennial Report is due on April 1 of each odd numbered year and can be filed online or by mail.

Nebraska LLC Biennial Report Requirements
Due date: April 1
Frequency: Every 2 years
Filing fee: Online – $28
By mail – $25
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
P.O. Box 94608
Lincoln, NE 68509-4608
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report by June 1 may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Nevada

All Nevada LLCs will need to file an Annual List of Managers or Members with the Nevada Secretary of State each calendar year.

The deadline for this annual report is the last day of your LLC’s anniversary month. So, if you registered on March 12, then your annual report is due every year by March 31.

Nevada LLC Annual List of Managers or Members Requirements
Due date: Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $150
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
202 N. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701-4201
Late fee: $175
Other information: State law requires all Nevada LLCs to obtain a State Business License ($200) every year

New Hampshire

If you’re planning to incorporate in New Hampshire, here’s what you need to know about annual reports: All LLCs are required to file one with the New Hampshire Secretary of State by April 1 each year.

It costs $100 to file and can be submitted online or by mail.

New Hampshire LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: April 1
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $100
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Corporation Division
NH Department of State
107 N. Main St. Concord, NH 03301-4989
Late fee: $50

New Jersey

An annual report is required for all LLCs registered in the state of New Jersey. This report serves to update the state on the status and activities of the LLC, and must be filed with the New Jersey Division of Revenue by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month.

Your New Jersey Annual Report will include information such as the company's registered agent, members/managers, and any changes to your company's structure or contact information.

New Jersey LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $75
Filing method: Online
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report for two consecutive years may result in your LLC becoming delinquent

New Mexico

New Mexico is one of the few states that do not require LLCs to file an annual report.

New York

Biennial statements are a mandatory requirement for LLCs registered in the state of New York. These reports are filed every two years with the New York Department of State and provide updated information about your LLC.

The deadline for filing your New York Biennial Statement is the last day of the month your LLC was formed.

New York LLC Biennial Statement Requirements
Due date: Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Every 2 years
Filing fee: $9
Filing method: Online
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in a loss of your LLC’s good standing status

North Carolina

All North Carolina LLCs are required to file an annual report with the North Carolina Secretary of State.

The deadline to file your North Carolina Annual Report is April 15, and you can submit the form online or by mail.

North Carolina LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: April 15
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: Online – $203
By mail – $200
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Business Registration Division
P.O. Box 29525,
Raleigh, NC 27626-0525
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report within 60 days of receiving a “Notice for Grounds for Administrative Dissolution or Revocation of Foreign Business” may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC
Other information: If you are planning to change the name of your Registered Agent, you may need to file your annual report by mail

North Dakota

An annual report is mandated for all North Dakota LLCs. You’ll need to file your North Dakota Annual Report with the North Dakota Secretary of State every year on or before November 15, as well as pay the $50 filing fee.

North Dakota LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: November 15
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $50
Filing method: Online
Mailing address: Secretary of State
P.O. Box 5513
Bismarck, ND 58506-5513
Late fee: $50

Ohio

Ohio is one of the few states that do not require LLCs to file an annual report.

Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, LLCs are required to file an annual report with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.

Your Oklahoma Annual Certificate is due on the anniversary of the LLC's formation, requires a $25 filing fee, and can be filed online or by mail.

Oklahoma LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by the LLC’s anniversary date
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $25
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
421 NW 13th, Suite 210
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Oregon

All Oregon LLCs are required to file an annual report each year.

Your Oregon Annual Report is due by your LLC’s anniversary date, and costs $100 to file.

Oregon LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by the LLC’s anniversary date
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $100
Filing method: Online
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report after a 45-day grace period may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania requires LLCs to file a decennial report with the Pennsylvania Department of State every 10 years*. However, the rules regarding the decennial report are somewhat complex.

Not everyone is required to file a Pennsylvania Decennial Report. If you have filed any of the following within the last 10 years, you don’t need to worry about filing a decennial report:

  • Amendment
  • Statement of change of registered office
  • Statement of merger, conversion, or domestication

Additionally, if you formed your Pennsylvania LLC after January 1, 2022, you are not required to file a Decennial Report in 2031.

*NOTE: In accordance with a new state law, Pennsylvania will require an annual report to be filed beginning in 2025.

Pennsylvania LLC Decennial Report Requirements
Due date: Due every year that ends in a ‘1’ (For example: 2021, 2031, 2041)
Frequency: Every 10 years
Filing fee: $70
Filing method: By mail
Mailing address: Pennsylvania Department of State
Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
P.O. Box 8722
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your decennial report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Rhode Island

If you chose to incorporate in Rhode Island, your LLC will need to file an annual report with the Rhode Island Secretary of State each year.

You have a three-month window to submit your Rhode Island Annual Report, but it must be filed by May 1. It costs $50 to file and can be done online, by mail, or in person.

Rhode Island LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: May 1
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $50
Filing method: Online, by mail, or in person
Mailing address: Business Services Division
148 W. River Street, Ste. 1
Providence, RI 02904
Late fee: $25 after a 30-day grace period has passed

South Carolina

South Carolina is one of the few states that do not require LLCs to file an annual report.

South Dakota

All South Dakota LLCs are required to file an annual report with the South Dakota Secretary of State.

The deadline for your South Dakota Annual Report is the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month. So, if your LLC was accepted on May 15, 2022, your annual report would be due May 1, 2023.

South Dakota LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due on the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: Online – $50
By mail – $65
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State Office
500 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
Late fee: $50

Tennessee

The state of Tennessee requires all LLCs to file an annual report each year. It is due by the first day of the fourth month following your LLC’s fiscal-year end. If your LLC’s fiscal year ends in December, your Tennessee Annual Report would be due on April 1.

The base filing fee is $300. However, if your LLC has more than six members, you will need to pay $50 per member in addition to the base filing fee.

Tennessee LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by the first day of the fourth month following your LLC’s fiscal year-end
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $300
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Tennessee Secretary of State
Division of Business Services
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue
Snodgrass Tower, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report within 2 months may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Texas

All Texas LLCs are required to file a Public Information Report with the Comptroller of Public Accounts (as opposed to the Secretary of the State).

You will need to file your Texas Public Information Report by May 15 every year, with the exception of your LLC’s first calendar year. In the first year of business, you are required to file your Public Information report the following year. For example, if you formed your LLC in February of 2022, your initial report would be due on May 15, 2023.

You will also be responsible for filing an Annual Franchise Tax Report. If your LLC makes less than $1,230,000 annually in revenue, you will need to file a No Tax Due Report (form 05-163). This must be filed electronically. If your LLC’s annual revenue totals over 1.2 million but less than 20 million, you will file the EZ Computation Report.

Texas LLC Public Information Report Requirements
Due date: May 15
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $0
Filing method: Online or by mail
Late fee: $50 plus a 5% penalty on the tax that is due. If your annual report is filed 30 days past its due date, an additional 5% penalty is charged

Utah

In the state of Utah, all LLCs must file a yearly annual report with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.

Your Utah Annual Report is due by your LLC’s anniversary date. It costs $18 to file and can be submitted online or by mail.

Utah LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by your LLC’s anniversary date
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $18
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
P.O. Box 146705
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6705
Late fee: $10

Vermont

Every Vermont LLC is required to file an annual report with the Vermont Secretary of State each year.

It costs $35 to file and is due by the third month after your LLC’s fiscal year-end. So, if your LLC’s fiscal year ends in December, your Vermont Annual Report is due March 1.

Vermont LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by the third month after your LLC’s fiscal year-end
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $35
Filing method: Online or by mail
Late fee: $25

Virginia

Virginia LLCs are only required to file an annual report if they need to change any of the following details:

  • Corporation name
  • Corporation’s state ID number
  • Registered agent information
  • Principal office address
  • Director and officer information

However, all LLCs have an important obligation to pay a $50 annual registration fee each year. Payment must be made by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month.

Virginia LLC Annual Registration Fee Requirements
Due date: Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $50
Filing method: Online
Late fee: $25. If you have not paid your annual registration fee by the last day of the third month following the due date, your entity will be dissolved

Washington

In Washington state, all LLCs are required to file an annual report with the Washington Secretary of State’s office each year. Your initial report is due within 120 days of your LLC formation date.

Going forward, you will need to file your Washington Annual Report by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month. So, if you filed on March 14, 2022, the deadline to file your annual report would be March 31, 2023.

Washington LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Initial report – Within 120 days of formation
Follow-up report(s) – Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Every year
Filing fee: $60
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State
P.O. Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504-0234
Late fee: $25

West Virginia

Filing an annual report to the West Virginia Secretary of State is a mandatory requirement of all West Virginia LLCs.

Once a year, you’ll need to file your West Virginia Annual Report online. You can expect to pay a $25 filing fee.

West Virginia LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: June 30
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $25
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: West Virginia Secretary of State
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
State Capitol Complex
Bldg. 1, Ste. 157-K
Charleston, WV 25305
Late fee: $50

Wisconsin

All Wisconsin LLCs are required to file an annual report ($25) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions every year.

If your LLC was approved in Quarter 1, or between January 1 and March 31, your annual report is due by March 31 each year.

If your LLC was approved in Quarter 2, or between April 1 and June 30, your annual report is due by June 30 every year.

If your LLC was approved in Quarter 3, or between July 1 and September 30, your annual report is due by September 30 every year.

If your LLC was approved in Quarter 4, or between October 1 and December 31, your annual report is due by December 31 every year.

Wisconsin LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due date will depend on which quarter you incorporated in
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $25
Filing method: Online and by mail
Mailing address: State of WI-Dept. of Financial Institutions
Box 93348
Milwaukee WI 53293-0348
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Wyoming

All Wyoming LLCs are required to file an annual report each year with the Wyoming Secretary of State.

Your Wyoming Annual Report is due on the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month. For example, if you filed on February 7, 2022, the deadline for filing your annual report is February 1, 2023.

The filing fee will depend on your LLC’s total assets. If your LLC has $300,000 or less in assets, you’ll owe $60. If your LLC has over $300,000 in domestic assets, you will multiply your total assets by 0.0002, and that will be what you owe. If your Annual Report fee is greater than $500, you must file by mail.

Wyoming LLC Annual Report Requirements
Due date: Due by the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month
Frequency: Once a year
Filing fee: $60 two-tenths of one mill on the dollar ($.0002), whichever is greater
Filing method: Online or by mail
Mailing address: Secretary of State's Office
Herschler Building
East 122 West 25th Street Suite 100
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020
Late fee: There are no late fees, but failure to file your annual report within 60 days may resolve in the dissolution of your LLC

Your Next Steps

Every state requires you to file some kind of report in order to provide updates on your LLC’s members/managers and business happenings. But did you know that in most states, your annual report is made freely available to the public?

If alarm bells are going off in your head, you’re not alone. A VPM virtual mailbox can be a game-changer for you and your business.

Protect your privacy when it comes to LLC annual reports and other official filings by using a commercial business address in place of your home address.