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 $520 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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A small number of states require no periodic report; every other state's report fee, cadence, and due date is covered below. Source: MyStateLLC 50-state annual report dataset, verified against each Secretary of State's published filing requirements, July 2026.
States use four different deadline structures. Knowing your state's schedule prevents missed filings.
Fixed calendar dateAbout half the states that require a report (e.g., March 31, April 15)
Due the same date every year regardless of when you formed.
Florida: May 1. Maryland: April 15. Pennsylvania: September 30.
Anniversary-basedCA, CO, IL, LA, MA, NJ, NV, OK, and others
Due in the month you originally formed your LLC, each year.
If you formed in March, your annual report is due every March.
Biennial (every 2 yrs)AK, CA, IN, IA, KS, NE, NY
Filed every other year rather than annually.
New York LLCs file a biennial statement every two years.
Exempt (none required)AL, AZ, DE, MO, NM, OH, SC
These states do not require LLCs to file annual reports at all (South Carolina's exemption applies to LLCs not taxed as corporations; Alabama stopped accepting LLC reports entirely on January 1, 2024). Exempt from the report is not exempt from every annual obligation, Delaware files no report but owes a flat annual LLC tax by June 1.
Arizona and Ohio have no LLC annual report requirement.
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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 to $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, Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana and Texas all charge nothing to file, up to $520 in Massachusetts, the most expensive state by a wide margin. Maryland and Tennessee are next at $300 each. Most states charge between $10 and $100. Nevada's $150 report is not the whole story either: the state also requires a $200 business license renewal each year, putting the real annual cost at $350. 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.
