Stay compliant with Wisconsin's quarterly filing requirements. Learn the exact deadlines, fees, and step-by-step process to file your LLC annual report.
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 quarter
Fee
$25
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check with Wisconsin DFI
Sos Filing Url
https://www.wdfi.org
How to File
1
Determine Your Filing Quarter
Find your LLC's formation quarter from your Articles of Organization. Your annual report is due during the same quarter each year (Q1: Jan-Mar, Q2: Apr-Jun, Q3: Jul-Sep, Q4: Oct-Dec).
2
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's current registered agent name and address, principal office address, member/manager information, and any changes from the previous year.
3
Access the Wisconsin DFI Filing System
Visit the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions website at wdfi.org and navigate to the business services section to access the online filing portal.
4
Complete and Submit Your Report
Fill out the annual report form with your LLC's current information, review for accuracy, and pay the $25 filing fee by credit card or electronic check.
5
Save Your Confirmation
Print or save your filing confirmation and receipt for your records. Keep this documentation as proof of compliance for at least three years.
Ready to file your annual report?
Go directly to the Wisconsin Secretary of State portal.
If you file your Wisconsin LLC annual report late, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) will impose a late filing penalty of $25 plus a $5 per-day delinquency fee, which continues accumulating until you file. Your LLC's good standing status will be revoked, exposing you to personal liability for business debts and making it difficult to open bank accounts or secure contracts. If your report remains unfiled 60 days past the deadline, the DFI will administratively dissolve your LLC without further notice, effectively ending your legal business entity. This dissolution can damage your credit and trigger tax complications with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. To remediate this immediately, file Form LLC-12 (the annual report) with the DFI and include payment for all accumulated penalties. Contact the Wisconsin DFI's Business Services Bureau at (608) 261-7577 to confirm the exact penalty amount owed before submitting your late filing.
You can file your Wisconsin LLC annual report exclusively through the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) website at wdfi.org—mail filing is no longer accepted. The online system requires your LLC's current information, including your registered agent's name and address, all members' or managers' names and addresses, and your principal business address in Wisconsin. You must pay the $25 filing fee by credit card or electronic check during submission. Online filing typically processes within 24 hours and provides immediate confirmation, allowing you to verify compliance instantly. Your report must be filed by December 31st annually to maintain your LLC's active status. Without timely filing, Wisconsin will administratively dissolve your LLC, terminating your liability protection and requiring expensive reinstatement procedures. Log into wdfi.org now, locate the "Businesses" section, and select "File an Annual Report" to complete your 2026 filing immediately.
Wisconsin LLCs must pay a $25 annual report filing fee to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Services. This fee applies to all Wisconsin LLCs regardless of size or revenue. When filing online through the Wisconsin Business Filing System, you can pay by credit card or electronic check with no additional processing fees. If filing by mail, send a check payable to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Services along with your completed Form LLC-12 (Annual Report).
The $25 fee is non-refundable, even if your report is rejected for errors. This modest cost is your only expense for maintaining LLC compliance—Wisconsin imposes no franchise taxes or additional annual fees on LLCs. Missing the April 1st deadline triggers $50 late fees and potential administrative dissolution.
To proceed, gather your LLC's current information and file your annual report before April 1st through the state's online portal or mail your completed Form LLC-12 with payment to the Department of Financial Services.
Your Wisconsin LLC annual report is due during the same quarter your business was formed. If you formed your LLC between January–March, your report is due each year during Q1; April–June means Q2, and so forth. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) requires you to file Form LLC-10 by the last day of your anniversary quarter. For example, if your LLC was formed on February 15, 2024, your 2026 report must be filed by March 31, 2026. The filing fee is $25. Missing this deadline triggers a $10 monthly penalty until filed, plus potential administrative dissolution of your LLC. File online through the Wisconsin DFI's secure portal or mail the completed Form LLC-10 with payment to ensure your business maintains good standing and legal protection.
Generally, all active Wisconsin LLCs must file annual reports with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). There are no standard exemptions based on business size, revenue, or member count. However, specific situations may eliminate filing obligations: if your LLC has been formally dissolved through the DFI, if it has merged into another entity, or if you've voluntarily withdrawn from Wisconsin operations. LLCs in good standing cannot claim exemptions simply by being inactive or dormant—the DFI still requires annual filings to maintain your legal status. The filing fee remains $25 regardless of exemption claims. Failure to file results in administrative dissolution and loss of liability protection. Contact the Wisconsin DFI's Business Services team at (608) 261-7577 to confirm your LLC's current status before assuming you're exempt. Verify whether dissolution paperwork was previously filed to determine your actual filing obligation.
