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Annual Report Filing Guide
Annual reports aren’t the most exciting part of running a business, but they’re crucial for keeping your business in good standing. Almost every state requires LLCs, corporations, and other registered businesses to file an annual report. Basically, it’s a quick check-in with the state to make sure your business information is still up to date.
The problem is that every state has its own rules and filing requirements. Miss a deadline, and you could face late fees or lose your good standing.
That’s why we made this guide: it covers the basics of annual report filing, everything from what to include to how to do it.
Select a state below to view its compliance requirements and filing deadlines.
What Happens if You Miss Your Deadline?
Missing an annual report deadline can be more than a minor paperwork headache. Depending on your state, you could face:
- Late fees: Some states charge penalties as soon as you miss a deadline.
- Loss of good standing: Your business could lose its active status with the state, which can make it hard to get financing or expand into other states.
- Administrative dissolution: Some states can dissolve your business if you don’t catch up.
- Additional penalties: The longer you wait, the more money and time you’ll spend filing paperwork and getting back into good standing.
Already missed your deadline? Don’t panic, but don’t ignore it either. Start by checking your state’s requirements and filing the overdue report as soon as possible. Depending on how long it has been since your deadline, you may need to pay late fees or submit additional forms.
The easiest solution is to file your annual report on time or let an annual report filing service handle it so you never have to worry about missing another deadline.
Don’t want to keep track of it all? Northwest’s annual report renewal service takes the paperwork and deadlines off your plate for $100 plus state fees. Our experts make sure your report is submitted on time, helping keep your business in good standing year after year.
How Our Annual Report Filing Service Protects You
Staying compliant shouldn’t require multiple calendar reminders or spreadsheets. Northwest’s annual report filing service is built to handle all the deadlines and paperwork for you, so your business stays in good standing year after year.
We’ll track your state’s requirements, send reminders when your annual report is due, professionally prepare your filing, and then submit it on time. Renewal service is charged at filing.
You can sign up for our renewal service on its own, or you can get enrolled in the service when you sign up for our registered agent, business formation, or foreign registration services.
Our annual report filing service includes:
- Annual report filing for just $100, plus state fees
- Professionally prepared and submitted business annual report
- Guaranteed on-time filing
- Ongoing compliance tracking and deadline reminders
- Enhanced privacy protection
- No surprise deadlines, no headaches
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Skip the filing hassle. Our renewal service handles your annual report filing from start to finish for just $100 plus state fees.
How To File Your Annual Report Yourself
If you’d rather handle your own annual report filing, the process is pretty simple. While every state has its own requirements, you’ll generally just need to find your deadline, complete the form, and submit the required fee.
See our guides for each state, linked above and below, for more details.
1. Find Your Due Date
Annual report deadlines vary by state. Some have a fixed due date every year, while others base your deadline on the anniversary of when you formed or registered your business. Check the state-by-state filing chart right below to find your deadline.
2. Complete Filing
Most states let you file your annual report online, and a few even require it. If online filing isn’t available, you can usually download a paper form from your state’s business filing agency, typically the Secretary of State. The information you’ll need is generally pretty simple and confirms details the state already has for your business.
3. Pay the Filing Fee
Nearly every state charges a filing fee for an LLC annual report (or corporate annual report) though the amount varies dramatically from state to state. Kentucky, for example, charges just $15 for an LLC, while Massachusetts charges $500. Be sure to check your state’s current fee before submitting your filing.
What Information Can I Update on an Annual Report?
Every state asks for slightly different information, but most annual reports are just looking for any changes in your registered agent and main forms of contact. Most of this is information you already provided when you formed your business. The annual report simply gives the state a chance to confirm everything is still accurate. You’ll be able to update things like:
- Business name
- Business purpose
- Principal business address
- Mailing address
- Registered agent and registered office
- Names and addresses of directors, officers, managers or members
Some states combine annual report filing with other compliance requirements, such as franchise tax filings, so be sure to review your state’s specific requirements before submitting.
When is My Annual Report Due?
State |
Corporation |
LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | March 15. Due 2 1/2 months after tax ending period | No annual report. File PPT with DOR by April 15, due 3 1/2 months after tax ending period |
| Alaska | January 2, Biennially | January 2, Biennially |
| Arizona | Anniversary date | No Reports |
| Arkansas | May 1 | May 1 |
| California | End of anniversary month | Biennial, end of anniversary month |
| Colorado | Within a 3 month period starting the first day of anniversary month, ending the last day of third month | Within a 3 month period starting the first day of anniversary month, ending the last day of the third month |
| Connecticut | End of anniversary month | January 1 to March 31 |
| Delaware | March 1 | June 1 |
| District of Columbia | April 1, Biennially | April 1, Biennially |
| Florida | May 1 | May 1 |
| Georgia | April 1 | April 1 |
| Guam | July 1 to September 1 | July 1 to September 1 |
| Hawaii | End of anniversary quarter | End of anniversary quarter |
| Idaho | End of anniversary month | End of anniversary month |
| Illinois | Before the first day of the anniversary month | Before the first day of the anniversary month |
| Indiana | Biennially, end of anniversary month | Biennially, end of anniversary month |
| Iowa | April 1, Biennially | April 1, Biennially |
| Kansas | April 15, Biennially | April 15, Biennially |
| Kentucky | June 30 | June 30 |
| Louisiana | Anniversary date | Anniversary date |
| Maine | June 1 | June 1 |
| Maryland | April 15 | April 15 |
| Massachusetts | 2.5 months after fiscal year end | Anniversary date |
| Michigan | May 15 | February 15 |
| Minnesota | December 31 | December 31 |
| Mississippi | April 15 | April 15 |
| Missouri | 3 months after anniversary month ending | No report |
| Montana | April 15 | April 15 |
| Nebraska | March 1, Biennially | April 1, Biennially |
| Nevada | End of anniversary month. Initial report due within 30 days of filing | End of anniversary month. Initial report due within 30 days of filing |
| New Hampshire | April 1 | April 1 |
| New Jersey | Last day of anniversary month | Last day of anniversary month |
| New Mexico | March 15, Biennially Initial report due within 30 days | No report |
| New York | Last day of anniversary month, Biennially | Last day of anniversary month, Biennially |
| North Carolina | April 15th or 15th day of 4th month after tax year end | April 15 |
| North Dakota | August 1 | November 15 |
| Ohio | No report | No report |
| Oklahoma | Anniversary date. Business activity tax return: July 1st | Anniversary date. Business activity tax return: July 1st |
| Oregon | Anniversary date | Anniversary date |
| Pennsylvania | June 30 | September 30 |
| Puerto Rico | April 15 | April 15 |
| Rhode Island | May 1 | May 1 |
| South Carolina | C-corps: 15th day of 4th month after tax year end; S-corps: 15th day of 3rd month after tax year end | No report unless taxed as an S-corp or C-corp |
| South Dakota | First day of anniversary month | First day of anniversary month |
| Tennessee | April 1 or 1st day of 4th month after tax year end | April 1 or 1st day of 4th month after tax year end |
| Texas | May 15 | May 15 |
| Utah | Anniversary date | Anniversary date |
| Vermont | March 15 | March 15 |
| Virginia | Last day of anniversary month | Last day of anniversary month |
| Washington | Last day of anniversary month | Last day of anniversary month |
| West Virginia | July 1 | July 1 |
| Wisconsin | End of anniversary month | End of anniversary month |
| Wyoming | First day of anniversary month | First day of anniversary month |
Why Choose Northwest?
We Protect Your Privacy
Privacy by Default® means we use our contact information on your annual reports wherever allowed, instead of putting your personal info on the filing. It’s one more way we help keep your business and personal information separate.
We Answer Your Questions
Annual report filing can come with plenty of questions. Our Corporate Guides® know the ins and outs of compliance and what it takes to run a business in all 50 states. We’re here to provide straightforward answers when you need them.
We File Your Annual Report
Our renewal service handles your annual report from start to finish. We prepare and submit your filing on time, so you don’t have to keep track of forms, deadlines, or state requirements.
We Keep You Compliant
We’ll keep your business in good standing every year that you’re enrolled in our annual report renewal service. And when you aren’t worrying about deadlines, you can focus on actually running your business.
Annual Report FAQs
An LLC annual report is a required filing that keeps your state’s records about your business up to date. Depending on your state, you may need to confirm information like your business address, registered agent, or members and managers. Most states require LLCs to file annually or every other year.
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Make annual report filing effortless without our renewal service. We handle everything you need to stay compliant and in good standing for just $100 plus state fees.