Stay compliant with Michigan's annual reporting requirements. Learn the due dates, fees, and step-by-step filing process to keep your LLC in good standing.
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Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
February 15
Fee
$25
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
$5 per month after due date
Sos Filing Url
https://www.michigan.gov/sos
How to File
1
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's name, registered office address, registered agent information, and the names and addresses of all current members and managers.
2
Access the Michigan Filing System
Visit the Michigan Secretary of State website and navigate to the business filing portal, or download the paper Annual Statement form if filing by mail.
3
Complete the Annual Statement
Fill out all required fields including any changes to your LLC's information since the last filing. Ensure all member and manager information is current and accurate.
4
Pay the Filing Fee
Submit the $25 annual report fee online using a credit card or electronic check, or include a check with your mailed filing.
5
Submit and Confirm Filing
Review your information for accuracy, submit your annual statement, and keep a copy of the confirmation or receipt for your business records.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the Michigan Secretary of State portal.
If you file your Michigan LLC annual report late, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) assesses a penalty of $5 for each month or partial month of delinquency. For example, filing two weeks late incurs the full $5 monthly penalty. Beyond financial penalties, your LLC faces serious consequences: continued non-compliance triggers administrative dissolution, which automatically terminates your business's legal status and liability protection. Once dissolved, you lose the ability to conduct business legally in Michigan, and creditors can pursue personal assets. Your LLC's name also becomes unavailable for a set period. To avoid these outcomes, file your annual report by the statutory deadline (typically between January 1–June 30 annually, depending on your formation date). If you've missed the deadline, file immediately through the Michigan LARA online portal and remit the accrued penalties to restore good standing and protect your business.
Michigan LLCs must file Form LLC-5 (Annual Report) with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) by June 1st each year. Filing costs $25 online or $30 by mail. You can submit Form LLC-5 electronically through the MI-SOS online filing system at michigan.gov/sos, which processes submissions instantly and generates immediate confirmation—critical for proving timely compliance. The paper filing option requires mailing Form LLC-5 and payment to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporation Division, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, MI 48913. Missing the June 1st deadline triggers a $25 late penalty and potential administrative dissolution. Online filing eliminates mailing delays and provides timestamped proof for your records, protecting your LLC's active status and liability protection. Visit michigan.gov/sos to access Form LLC-5, review filing requirements, and submit your report today.
Michigan LLCs must pay a $25 annual report filing fee to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). This flat fee applies uniformly to all active Michigan LLCs, regardless of revenue, member count, or business activity during the reporting year.
The $25 fee is due each year by your LLC's anniversary date—the same calendar date your LLC was originally formed. For example, if your LLC was established on March 15, 2024, your annual report and fee are due by March 15, 2025, and every year thereafter.
Unlike some states with graduated fees based on income or assets, Michigan maintains this single, affordable rate. This means your annual compliance cost remains predictable and consistent, making budget planning straightforward.
File your annual report through the Michigan LARA online portal using Form LLC5035 (Annual Report for Limited Liability Company). Pay the $25 fee electronically during submission to avoid late penalties and maintain your LLC's active standing.
Your Michigan LLC annual report must be filed by **February 15th each year** with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), regardless of your LLC's formation date. There are no exceptions or extensions based on when you incorporated.
The filing fee is **$25** per year, paid directly to LARA. You'll submit Form LLC5015 (the Annual Report for Limited Liability Company) through Michigan's online filing system or by mail to the Lansing office.
Missing this deadline triggers automatic penalties: a **$25 late fee** applies if filed between February 16th and March 15th, and your LLC loses its active status if unpaid by March 15th, potentially exposing you to personal liability and preventing legal operations.
Set a calendar reminder for **February 1st** to submit your report with LARA well before the deadline, ensuring your LLC maintains good standing and protects your limited liability protection.
No, all active Michigan LLCs must file an annual report by February 15th with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). There are no exemptions based on LLC size, income, or activity level. Even dormant or inactive LLCs must file Form CSCL/CD-404 to remain in good standing with the state. The annual report fee is $25, and this requirement applies uniformly regardless of whether your LLC generated revenue or conducted business during the reporting period. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution, which removes your LLC's legal status and protection for members. You must file the report even if nothing changed in your LLC's information since the previous year. To maintain compliance, submit your annual report and fee to LARA by the February 15th deadline each year.
