What happens if I miss my LLC annual report deadline?

Most states send a delinquency notice and give you a grace period (typically 30–90 days) to file late with a penalty. If you still don't file, the state administratively dissolves or revokes your LLC. Dissolution means your LLC is no longer in good standing, which can void contracts, trigger personal liability, and require reinstatement — which costs more than just filing on time.

Do all states require an LLC annual report?

No. Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, and Ohio do not require LLCs to file annual reports. Idaho requires a report but charges no fee. If your state is in the exempt category, your LLC stays active without any annual filing requirement (though you still need to maintain a registered agent).

What is an anniversary-based annual report deadline?

Some states tie your annual report due date to your LLC's formation date rather than a calendar year. For example, if you formed your LLC on March 15th, your annual report is due each year on or around March 15th. This differs from fixed-deadline states (like Florida, due May 1st for all LLCs), where every LLC has the same due date.

What's the difference between an annual report and a biennial report?

An annual report is due every year. A biennial report is due every two years. Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and New York use biennial schedules for LLCs — you file (and pay the fee) once every two years instead of annually.

Can my LLC be reinstated after dissolution?

Yes, in most states, but it costs more and takes longer than simply filing on time. Reinstatement typically requires filing a reinstatement application, paying all past-due annual report fees, and paying a reinstatement penalty. Some states require you to file all missed annual reports individually. A few states do not allow reinstatement after a certain period, requiring you to form a new LLC entirely.

How do I find out when my LLC was formed (for anniversary-based states)?

Check your original Articles of Organization filing confirmation from your state's Secretary of State. You can also search your state's business entity database by LLC name — most states show the formation date publicly online.

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What happens if you miss your annual report deadline?

An annual report isn't a financial statement — it's a brief filing that tells your state your LLC is still active and confirms your registered agent address. Most states charge a small fee; a few charge nothing. What makes it critical is the consequence of missing the deadline: states routinely dissolve or administratively revoke LLCs that don't file. A dissolved LLC loses its liability protection, and reinstating it typically costs more than the original filing.

Late fees typically range from $25–$100 depending on the state
States can administratively dissolve your LLC 30–90 days after a missed deadline
A dissolved LLC no longer provides liability protection — you become personally exposed
Reinstatement requires paying back fees, penalties, and sometimes a reinstatement fee on top

How annual report deadlines work

📅 Fixed-date states

Most states use a fixed deadline each year (e.g., April 15) regardless of when you formed your LLC.

🔄 Anniversary-based states

~20 states tie the deadline to your formation month. Your report is due in the same calendar month each year.

📆 Biennial states

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and New York require reports every two years, not annually.

✅ No-report states

Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina don't require annual LLC reports.

All 50 states at a glance

Click any state for the full compliance guide with step-by-step filing instructions.

State	Due date	Fee	Guide
ALAlabama	April 15	$50	View →
AKAlaska	January 2	$100	View →
AZArizona	No report required	$0	View →
ARArkansas	May 1	$150	View →
CACalifornia	Formation month	$20	View →
COColorado	Formation month	$10	View →
CTConnecticut	March 31	$80	View →
DEDelaware	June 1	$300	View →
FLFlorida	May 1	$138	View →
GAGeorgia	April 1	$50	View →
HIHawaii	Formation quarter end	$15	View →
IDIdaho	Formation month	$0	View →
ILIllinois	Formation month	$75	View →
INIndiana	April 15 (biennial)	$32	View →
IAIowa	April 1 (biennial)	$30	View →
KSKansas	April 15	$55	View →
KYKentucky	June 30	$15	View →
LALouisiana	Formation month	$35	View →
MEMaine	June 1	$85	View →
MDMaryland	April 15	$300	View →
MAMassachusetts	Formation month	$500	View →
MIMichigan	February 15	$25	View →
MNMinnesota	December 31	$0	View →
MSMississippi	April 15	$0	View →
MOMissouri	No report required	$0	View →
MTMontana	April 15	$15	View →
NENebraska	April 1 (biennial)	$26	View →
NVNevada	Formation month	$350	View →
NHNew Hampshire	April 1	$100	View →
NJNew Jersey	Formation month	$75	View →
NMNew Mexico	No report required	$0	View →
NYNew York	Formation month (biennial)	$9	View →
NCNorth Carolina	April 15	$200	View →
NDNorth Dakota	November 15	$50	View →
OHOhio	No report required	$0	View →
OKOklahoma	Formation month	$25	View →
OROregon	Formation month	$100	View →
PAPennsylvania	No report required	$0	View →
RIRhode Island	November 1	$50	View →
SCSouth Carolina	No report required	$0	View →
SDSouth Dakota	Formation month	$50	View →
TNTennessee	April 1	$300	View →
TXTexas	May 15	$0	View →
UTUtah	Formation month	$18	View →
VTVermont	Formation month	$35	View →
VAVirginia	Last day of formation month	$50	View →
WAWashington	Formation month	$60	View →
WVWest Virginia	July 1	$25	View →
WIWisconsin	Formation quarter end	$25	View →
WYWyoming	Formation month	$62	View →

Frequently Asked Questions

: Most states send a delinquency notice and give you a grace period (typically 30–90 days) to file late with a penalty. If you still don't file, the state administratively dissolves or revokes your LLC. Dissolution means your LLC is no longer in good standing, which can void contracts, trigger personal liability, and require reinstatement — which costs more than just filing on time.
: No. Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, and Ohio do not require LLCs to file annual reports. Idaho requires a report but charges no fee. If your state is in the exempt category, your LLC stays active without any annual filing requirement (though you still need to maintain a registered agent).
: Some states tie your annual report due date to your LLC's formation date rather than a calendar year. For example, if you formed your LLC on March 15th, your annual report is due each year on or around March 15th. This differs from fixed-deadline states (like Florida, due May 1st for all LLCs), where every LLC has the same due date.
: An annual report is due every year. A biennial report is due every two years. Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and New York use biennial schedules for LLCs — you file (and pay the fee) once every two years instead of annually.
: Yes, in most states, but it costs more and takes longer than simply filing on time. Reinstatement typically requires filing a reinstatement application, paying all past-due annual report fees, and paying a reinstatement penalty. Some states require you to file all missed annual reports individually. A few states do not allow reinstatement after a certain period, requiring you to form a new LLC entirely.
: Check your original Articles of Organization filing confirmation from your state's Secretary of State. You can also search your state's business entity database by LLC name — most states show the formation date publicly online.