Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
Anniversary month
Fee
$10
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check SoS
Sos Filing Url
https://www.sos.state.co.us
How to File
1
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's current registered agent information, principal office address, and member/manager details. Have your entity ID number ready from your original formation documents.
2
Access the Colorado Secretary of State Portal
Visit the Colorado Secretary of State website at sos.state.co.us and navigate to the business filing section. Create an account if you don't already have one for online filing.
3
Complete the Annual Report Form
Fill out the periodic report form with your LLC's current information. Update any changes to registered agent, addresses, or management structure that occurred during the year.
4
Pay the $10 Filing Fee
Submit payment for the $10 annual report fee using a credit card for online filing or include a check if filing by mail. Ensure payment is processed before the deadline.
5
Confirm Filing and Keep Records
Save your confirmation receipt and file it with your LLC records. The state will update your LLC status once the report is processed and accepted.
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If you file your Colorado LLC annual report late, the Colorado Secretary of State will assess a late fee of $25 per month, beginning the day after the deadline passes. Your LLC will lose its good standing status immediately, which exposes you to serious consequences: you cannot conduct business legally in Colorado, you lose liability protection, and creditors can pursue personal assets. The Secretary of State may initiate administrative dissolution proceedings if your report remains unfiled for two consecutive years. Additionally, you cannot file other documents—such as amendments or name changes—while your LLC is administratively dissolved. You'll also face potential penalties from the Colorado Department of Revenue regarding tax compliance. To regain good standing, you must file the overdue Annual Report (Form LLC-10) with all applicable late fees and pay any outstanding franchise tax obligations. Contact the Colorado Secretary of State's Business Division immediately at (303) 894-2251 to determine your current status and calculate exact penalties owed.
You must file your Colorado LLC annual report through the Colorado Secretary of State's online portal at sos.state.co.us/biz/BusinessEntityFilings or by mailing Form 101 (Application for Reservation of Name) with a $10 filing fee to the Secretary of State's office in Denver. Online filing is strongly recommended because it processes immediately and generates a confirmation number the same day, whereas mailed filings take 5–7 business days. The annual report deadline is the last day of the month in which your LLC was originally formed. Filing electronically saves you postage costs and eliminates delays caused by mail processing. After you file, you'll receive official confirmation from the Secretary of State, which you should retain for your business records. Visit sos.state.co.us/biz to create a login, access the filing portal, and submit your annual report today.
Colorado's Department of State charges a flat $10 filing fee for all LLC annual reports, regardless of your business size or revenue. This fee applies whether you file online through the Secretary of State's portal or submit a paper form by mail. You'll submit the fee alongside Form LLC-1065, Colorado's required annual report form, by the April 1st deadline each year. The $10 cost remains consistent year-to-year with no additional county or local fees—Colorado doesn't impose supplementary annual report charges. For online filers, you can pay via credit card during submission; mail filers should include a check payable to the Colorado Secretary of State. Missing the April 1st deadline triggers a $25 late fee plus potential administrative dissolution. To file your 2026 report by the deadline, visit the Secretary of State's business portal at sos.colorado.gov and upload your completed Form LLC-1065 with payment.
Your Colorado LLC annual report is due during the anniversary month of your LLC's formation—the same month and year your Articles of Organization were filed with the Colorado Secretary of State. For example, if you formed your LLC in March 2024, your 2025 annual report must be filed by March 31, 2025. The Colorado Secretary of State charges a $10 filing fee paid directly through their online portal. You'll submit Form 111 (the Annual Report form) through the Secretary of State's website. Missing this deadline triggers a $10 late fee and potential administrative dissolution of your LLC. This means your business loses its legal liability protection and tax benefits until you cure the violation. To avoid penalties, set a calendar reminder for the first of your formation month each year and file your report immediately when the portal opens, ensuring compliance well before the monthly deadline closes.
Colorado requires all active LLCs to file annual reports with the Secretary of State—there are no standard exemptions. However, specific situations may relieve you of this obligation: if your LLC has been dissolved, administratively dissolved for non-filing, or merged into another entity, you're not required to file. Additionally, LLCs that have voluntarily withdrawn their certificate of organization don't need to file. The Colorado Secretary of State's Business Group won't grant exemptions based on inactivity or financial hardship. If your LLC status is unclear, contact the Secretary of State's office directly at (303) 894-2200 before the annual report deadline to confirm your filing requirement. Filing the annual report, along with the $10 fee, keeps your LLC in good standing and maintains your liability protection.
