Most states require LLCs to file an annual report each year — a simple administrative filing that keeps your LLC in good standing. Fees range from $0 to $500 depending on the state. Missing the deadline triggers late fees and can result in administrative dissolution, which ends your liability protection immediately.
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An LLC annual report (sometimes called a Statement of Information, Annual Statement, or Biennial Report) is a filing submitted to your state Secretary of State confirming your LLC's current registered agent, principal address, and sometimes member/manager information. It is not a financial report — it does not include revenue, expenses, or tax information. The purpose is to keep the state's records current and confirm your LLC is still active.
Missing the deadline typically results in a late fee (usually $25–$100) and your LLC being placed in 'delinquent' status. If you continue to ignore the filing, the state will administratively dissolve or revoke your LLC's good standing. Administrative dissolution immediately ends your personal liability protection — any lawsuits or debts after dissolution can reach your personal assets. Most states allow reinstatement by filing the overdue report and paying accumulated penalties.
Use our Annual Report Deadline Calculator — enter your state and formation date to get your exact deadline. Alternatively, log in to your state's Secretary of State business entity portal. Your LLC's status page will show the next annual report due date. For anniversary-based states, the deadline is the end of the month in which you originally formed your LLC.
Annual report fees range from $0 (Minnesota, Idaho, Arizona) to $500 (Massachusetts, Maryland). Most states charge between $10 and $100. Some states — like Nevada — charge substantially more ($350+) and add a business license renewal fee. Check your state's specific guide below for the exact current fee.
No. An annual report is a state administrative filing that updates your registered agent, address, and business information. It is completely separate from your federal and state tax returns (Schedule C, Form 1065, Form 1120-S). You file annual reports with the Secretary of State; you file tax returns with the IRS and state tax authority. Many LLC owners confuse the two — both are required, and each has its own deadline.
