How to File an Annual Report for Your LLC

An annual report, sometimes known as a statement of information, for a limited liability company (LLC) needs to be filed with your state to keep your LLC in good standing.

Most states require an annual LLC report, which simply verifies your business information and that you’re still doing business.

What Information Is Required in the Annual Report?

Every state’s form and requirements are different but most annual reports will require:

• The business name
• The business’s primary address
• Names of members and managers as well as their addresses
• The business purpose or nature of the business
• Your registered agent’s name, address, and contact information
• List of authorized signers for the business

If any of this information has changed since you originally formed your LLC, you should update it in your annual report. Your state may also require an amendment to change your LLC information.

Filing the Annual Report

Filing an annual report is usually relatively simple, but not in all cases. This handy guide walks you through the process to ensure an easy filing and the continued smooth operation of your business. 

1. Determine if an Annual Report is Required in Your State

Every state has its own reporting requirements. Some states require an annual report, others a biennial report. In most states, a fee is involved. Reports are generally filed with the Secretary of State, so you should be able to find the information on their website.

Below, you’ll discover guides on how to file an annual report for all 50 states. This includes direct links to the relevant state agencies responsible for the submission and processing of annual reports, along with a breakdown of the filing fees required in each state.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Alabama

In Alabama, the annual report and business privilege tax return is filed with the Department of Revenue. You can file online by visiting the revenue department’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the department of revenue website and select “file your annual business privilege tax.”
2. Sign in to the business portal or create an account to sign in.

3. Fill out the business privilege tax return and annual report forms.
4. Pay the $10 annual report fee, your calculated business privilege tax (minimum $100), and file your report and business privilege tax return. 

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the forms and mail them, along with the $10 fee and your business privilege tax, to:

Alabama Department of Revenue

Business Privilege Tax Section

P.O. Box 327320

Montgomery, AL 36132-7320

Phone (334) 242-1820

In Alabama, annual reports are due on the 15th day of the 3rd month after the beginning of the taxable year. The penalty for late filing is $50, and interest will continue to accrue if you don’t file.

How to File an LLC Biennial Report in Alaska

In Alaska, the biennial report is filed with the Division of Corporations. You can file online by visiting the corporation division’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the corporation division’s website
2. Fill out the biennial report form
3. Pay the $100 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can print a paper copy of the biennial report form and mail it, along with the $100 fee, to:

Corporations Division

550 W 7th AVE, STE 1500
Anchorage, AK 99501-3567

Phone: (907) 269-8160
Fax: (907) 269-8156

In Alaska, biennial reports are due every two years on January 2. The penalty for filing late is $37.50, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC.

How to File an LLC Annual Franchise Tax Report in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the annual franchise tax report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to secretary of state’s website and enter your file number and tax id number 
2. Fill out the annual franchise tax form
3. Pay the $150 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $150 filing fee, to:

Business and Commercial Services

P.O. Box 8014

Little Rock, Arkansas 72203

Phone: 501-682-3409

In Arkansas, annual franchise tax reports are due every year by May 1^st. The penalty for filing late is $25 plus interest, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of your LLC. 

How to File an LLC Statement of Information in California

In California, the statement of information is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the secretary of state’s website and enter your business name or file number
2. Fill out the statement of information form
3. Pay the $20 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $20 filing fee, to:

Secretary of State Business Programs Division

Business Entities

1500 11th Street

Sacramento, CA 95814 or 

P.O. Box 944260, Sacramento, CA 94244-260

Phone (916) 657–5448

In California, statements of information are due every two years within 90 days of the date you started your business. The penalty for filing late is $250, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is suspension of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Periodic Report in Colorado

In Colorado, the periodic report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the secretary of state’s website and do a search for your business
2. Fill out the periodic report form
3. Pay the $10 fee and file your report  

You cannot file your periodic report by mail. You can only file online.

If you need any assistance you can contact the secretary of state’s office at:

303-894-2200

303-869-4864 (FAX)

business@coloradosos.gov

In Colorado, periodic reports are due every year on the date you started your business. The penalty for filing late is $50, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the annual report is filed with the business division. You can file online by visiting the business division’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the business division’s website and log into your account.
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $80 fee and file your report  

Colorado annual reports cannot be filed by mail. They must be filed online. If you need any assistance, you can contact the business division at:

State of Connecticut
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Email: crd@ct.gov
Telephone: (860) 509-6200

In Connecticut, annual reports are due every year by March 31st. The penalty for filing late is $0, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File and Pay an LLC Annual Tax in Delaware

In Delaware, the annual tax is paid through the Division of Corporations. You can file and pay online by visiting the corporations division’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the corporations division’s website and enter your entity ID number.
2. Complete the required information.
3. Pay the $300 tax.

In Delaware, annual taxes are due every year by June 1^st.  The penalty for filing late is $200, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is additional interest on the tax and the penalty, and eventual dissolution of the LLC.  

If you need assistance, you can contact the Division of Corporations at (302) 739-3073.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Florida

In Florida, the annual report is filed with the Division of Corporations. You can file online by visiting the corporation division’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the corporation division’s website and enter your document number. If you don’t know your document number, the page has a search feature so you can locate it using your business name.
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $138.75 fee and file your report  

You cannot file your annual report by mail. You can only file online. If you need assistance, you can contact the corporations division at 850.245.6000.

In Florida, annual reports are due every year by May 1st. The penalty for filing late is $400, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the administrative dissolution of the LLC.

How to File an LLC Annual Registration in Georgia

In Georgia, the annual registration is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the secretary of state’s website and enter your business name or control number
2. Fill out the annual registration form
3. Pay the $50 fee and file your report  

To file by mail, do the following:

• Visit the SOS’s Georgia Corporations Division website
• Follow the instructions to search for your business
• Print out and complete the annual registration form
• Please note:
  • There is an additional $10 service charge for submitting by mail
  • Your envelope must be postmarked April 1 to avoid a $25 late fee 
• Mail your completed form, along with your payment, to: 

Georgia Corporations Division
2 MLK Jr. Dr.
Suite 313, Floyd West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334

Phone: (404) 656-2817

In Georgia, annual reports are due every year on April 1st. The penalty for filing late is $25, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is a civil suit or administrative dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Hawaii

In Hawaii, the annual report is filed with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. You can file online by visiting the Hawaii business express website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the business express website and enter your file number.
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $15 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $15 fee, to:

Annual Filing – BREG

P.O. Box 40

Honolulu, HI 96810

Phone:  (808) 586-2727

In Hawaii, the annual report due date is dependent on the registration date. If the date of registration falls between:

• January 1 and March 31, the annual report is due March 31 of each year
• April 1 and June 30, the annual report is due June 30 of each year
• July 1 and September 30, the annual report is due September 30 of each year
• October 1 and December 31, the annual report is due December 31 of each year

The penalty for filing late is $100 per month of delinquency, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the administrative termination of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Idaho

In Idaho, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the SOSbiz website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the SOSbiz website and login to your account
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. File your report. There is no fee

You cannot file your annual report by mail. You can only file online.

In Idaho, annual reports are due every year by the end of the anniversary month of your LLC registration. The penalty for filing late is $0, but the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of your LLC.  

If you need assistance, contact the Idaho Secretary of State’s office at:

(208) 334-2301
business@sos.idaho.gov

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Illinois

In Illinois, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the secretary of state’s website and enter your LLC file number
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $75 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $75 filing fee, to:

Secretary of State 

Department of Business Services 

Limited Liability Division 

501 S. Second St., Rm. 351 

Springfield, IL 62756

Phone: 217-524-8008 

In Illinois, annual reports are due every year by the end of the month prior to the anniversary month of the LLC registration. The penalty for filing late is $100, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Business Entity Report in Indiana

In Indiana, the business entity report is filed with the Department of Revenue. You can file online by visiting the INbiz website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to INbiz website and login to your account
2. Fill out the business entity report form
3. Pay the $50 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $50 fee, to:

Secretary of State

Business Services Division

302 West Washington St. Room E018

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: (317) 232-6576

In Indiana, business entity reports are due every other year at the end of the anniversary month of the LLC registration. The penalty for filing late is $0, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Biennial Report in Iowa

In Iowa, the biennial report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Iowa fast track filling website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the fast track filing website and log in to your account
2. Fill out the biennial report form
3. Pay the $30 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, there is no specific form to fill out. You’ll need to create your own report that includes:

1. The name of the company
2. The street address of the company’s registered office, the name of its registered agent at that office, and the consent of any new registered agent 
3. The street address of its principal office

You’ll mail your report, along with the $45 fee, to:

Business Services

First Floor, Lucas Building
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone: 515-281-5204

In Iowa, biennial reports are due every other year by April 1st. The penalty for filing late is $0, but the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Kansas

In Kansas, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the secretary of state’s website and fill in your business name and ID number.
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $55 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $55 fee, to:

Memorial Hall, 1st Floor

120 S.W. 10th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66612-1594

(785) 296-4564

kssos@ks.gov 

In Kansas, annual reports are due every year by April 15th. The penalty for filing late is $0, while the penalty for failing to register a report for 90 days or more is forfeiture of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the secretary of state’s website and enter your business name
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $15 fee and file your report  

You can print the form from the same site and file by mail if you choose. You can mail it, along with the $15 filing fee, to:

Office of the Secretary of State
         Filings Branch
         700 Capital Ave.
         P.O. Box 718
         Frankfort, KY 40602

Phone: (502) 564-3490

Fax: (502) 564-5687

In Kentucky, annual reports are due every year by June 30th. If you do not file your annual report by June 30^th your LLC will be immediately dissolved and you will have to apply for reinstatement. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the geauxBIZ website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the geauxBIZ website and log in to your account
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $30 fee plus a $5 credit card fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can print the form from the same website and mail it, along with only a $30 fee, to:

Louisiana Secretary of State

P.O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-912

225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax

In Louisiana, annual reports are due every year on the date you started your business. The penalty for filing late is $0, but the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Maine

In Maine, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Annual Reports Online page and taking the following steps. 

1. From the dashboard page, click File a Single Annual Report to begin. Note that if you have a username and password, you can choose the option under Subscriber Services.

2. Enter your Charter Number and click Continue to complete the form.

3. Pay the $85 fee and file your report 

Alternatively, you can create a preprinted annual report form and file by mail. 

Mail your completed annual report form and a check for the filing fee to:

Maine Secretary of State
Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions
101 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0101

In Maine, annual reports are due by June 1st each year. The penalty for filing late is $50, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether could result in the dissolution of your LLC.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Maryland

In Maryland, the annual report is filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. You can file online by visiting the Business Express webpage and taking the following steps. Note that if you don’t already have a Business Express account, you’ll need to create one to file online.

1. Log in to your Business Express account and click Start a New Filing from the dashboard.

2. From the blue drop down menu, choose File an Annual Report/Personal Property Return. Click Start Your Report/Return Here. Make sure you have your Department ID handy, as you’ll need it for the next step.

3. Enter your Department ID and move through the rest of the prompts to complete the form.

4. Pay the $300 fee and file your report. 

Alternatively, you can download and complete a paper form. 

Mail your completed documentation and a check for your $300 filing fee to:

Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Business Services Unit
P.O. Box 17052
Baltimore, Maryland 21297-1052

In Maryland, annual reports are due by April 15th each year. The penalty for filing late depends on how many days it is past due. The base late fee is $30 with a maximum of $500. 

The penalty for failing to register a report altogether is potential dissolution of your LLC. To request a 60-day extension, complete an application with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.  

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. You can file online by visiting the state’s online filing system and taking the following steps. 

1. Log in with your Customer ID Number and PIN.

2. You will then review, update, or provide the following information about your LLC:
   1. The name, office address, and street addresses of your business.
   2. A short description of your business’s primary purpose.
   3. The name and street address of your registered agent.
   4. The name and business address of at least one member authorized to execute filed documents that is not a manager.
   5. Your contact information for correspondence concerning your annual report.
3. Provide your signature and pay the $500 fee to file your annual report.

To file by mail, fill out Massachusetts’ LLC Annual Report form and send it to the address below.

State of Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
Corporations Division
McCormack Building
One Ashburton Place, 17th floor
Boston, MA 02108

Phone: 617.727.9640

In Massachusetts, annual reports are due every year on or before the date you initially filed your LLC’s certificate of organization. There are no penalties for LLCs that file an annual report late, but the penalty for failing to file a report altogether is administrative dissolution after two years. 

How to File an LLC Annual Statement in Michigan

In Michigan, the annual statement is filed with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. You can file online by visiting the corporations online filing system and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the corporations online filing system and log in to your account
2. Fill out the annual statement form
3. Pay the $75 fee and file your report  

To file by mail, you can fill out your form on the same system, print it, and mail it, along with the $75 fee, to:

Ottawa Building
611 W. Ottawa
P.O. Box 30004
Lansing, MI 48909

Phone:  517-241-9223

In Michigan, annual statements are due every year on February 15th. The penalty for filing late is $50. Failure to file the annual statement will result in your company no longer being in good standing after two years and your business name becoming available. 

How to File an LLC Annual Renewal in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the annual renewal is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the online business services website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the business services website and enter your business name.
2. Fill out the annual renewal form.
3. File your report. There is no fee.

If you choose to file by mail, download the form and mail it to:

Minnesota Secretary of State – Business Services

First National Bank Building 

332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201

Saint Paul, MN 55101

Phone: 651-296-2803

In Minnesota, annual renewals are due every year by December 31st. The penalty for filing late is $0, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the business services website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the business services website and log in to your account.
2. Fill out the annual report form.
3. File your report. There is no fee.

To file by mail, you can print the form from your account and mail it to:

P.O. Box 136

Jackson, MS 39205-0136

Phone: 601-359-1633

In Mississippi, annual reports are due every year by April 15th. The penalty for filing late is $0, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Montana

In Montana, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s business services website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the business services website, select file annual report, and enter your business name or filing number.
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $20 fee and file your report  

You cannot file your annual report by mail. You can only file online.

If you have questions, call 406-444-3665.

In Montana, annual reports are due every year by April 15th. The penalty for filing late is $15, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Biennial Report in Nebraska

In Nebraska, the biennial report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s business services website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the business services website, select filing for an existing entity, and enter your business services account number
2. Fill out the biennial report form
3. Pay the $10 fee and file your report  

To file by mail, you’ll fill out the form on the same system, but print it instead of file it and mail it, along with the $10 fee, to:

Nebraska Secretary of State
1201 N Street, Suite 120
P.O. Box 94608
Lincoln, NE 68508

sos.corp@nebraska.gov
402.471.2554 Phone
402.471.3237 Fax

In Nebraska, biennial reports are due every odd year by April 1st. The penalty for filing late is $0, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual List in Nevada

In Nevada, the annual list is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Silver Flume website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the Silver Flume website and log in to your account
2. Fill out the annual list form
3. Pay the $150 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $150 fee, to:

Secretary of State

202 North Carson Street

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201 

Phone: (775) 684-5708

In Nevada, annual lists are due every year by the end of the anniversary month of your LLC formation. The penalty for filing late is $75, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Secretary of State website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the File an Annual Report webpage.

2. If you have to make changes to your business or principal information, click File Online under the File an Annual Report with NH Quickstart heading. And if you don’t already have an NH Quickstart account, you’ll need to create one to file online.
3. If you have no changes to make, click File Online underneath the One Click Annual Report heading.

4. Search for your business by entering your business name or ID number and click the Continue button to move through the annual report form.
5. Pay the $100 fee and file your report. Note that there is an additional $2 fee for filing online.

Alternatively, you can request a paper form by sending an email to annualreports@sos.nh.gov or calling 603-271-8200.

Mail your completed form, $100 fee, and documentation to:

Corporation Division
NH Department of State
107 N. Main St.
Concord, NH 03301-4989

In New Hampshire, annual reports are due by April 1st each year. The penalty for filing late is $50, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is potential dissolution of your LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the annual report is filed with the Department of the Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. You can file online by visiting the Annual Reports and Change Services website and taking the following steps. There is no mail-in option in New Jersey.

1. Click the File an Annual Report link from the dashboard page.

2. Enter your NJ Business Entity Identification Number, business type (NJ Limited Liability Company), and incorporation date and click the Continue button.

3. Move through the rest of the form prompts and enter in the appropriate information.
4. Pay the $75 fee and file your report.  

In New Jersey, annual reports are due every year at the end of the month in which you incorporated your LLC. For example, if your business anniversary is on May 15th, your annual report will be due each year by May 31st. 

There are no late fees associated with failing to file your annual report on time. However, failure to file altogether could result in the state revoking your good standing status and dissolving your business. Failure to file two consecutive years in a row will require you to pay all outstanding filing fees plus a $75 reinstatement fee.

How to File an LLC Biennial Statement in New York

In New York, the biennial statement is filed with the Department of State. You can file your statement online by using the Department of State’s online filing system when the service is available:

Hours: Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM 

When you’re ready to file, visit New York’s e-Statement Filing System and take the following steps. 

1. Fill in your LLC’s DOS ID number and precise business name.

• NOTE: If you don’t know your business’s DOS ID number, you can access it by looking up your LLC in New York’s Corporation and Business Entity Database.

2. Click submit to begin filing your biennial statement.

3. You will need to review, update, or provide the following information about your LLC:
   • Your name and address for correspondence concerning your biennial statement.
   • Your name, business title, and email.  
4. To finish and complete your biennial statement, sign the form and pay the $9 filing fee.

New York State does not currently provide online access to biennial statements to print and mail, as you’ll see elaborated below. 

In New York, biennial statements are due every two years and must be filed within the same calendar month that a business originally filed its articles of organization. An LLC that is late to file or fails to file a biennial statement altogether will have a statement status of past due and no longer be in good standing with the state. Additionally, failure to file a biennial statement may interfere with business transactions or even result in a business’s dissolution. 

Late biennial statements can usually be filed online through New York’s Department of State. If you’re extremely late to file your business’s biennial statement, however, online filing might not be available. In this case, you must request a paper biennial statement form from the state. 

All biennial statement requests must be submitted in writing and must explicitly identify your LLC’s name. Either your business’s DOS ID number or the date of its creation must also be included.

Use the contact information below to request a paper biennial statement form by mail, fax, or email. 

New York State Department of State
Division of Corporations, Statement Unit
One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231

Phone: 518.473.2492
Fax: 518.486.4680

Email: corporations@dos.ny.gov 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Secretary of State’s Annual Report webpage and then taking the following steps. 

1. Scroll down the page and select the button to start filing an annual report.

2. Look up your LLC’s name.

3. When you see your business, select the option for an annual report.

4. Next, click on the button to “File Most Recent Annual Report.” 

5. You will be asked to review and verify the following information for your report:
   1. Your LLC’s name, address, phone number, and the state it was formed in.
   2. A short description of your business’s purpose.
   3. The calendar year you’re filing in.
   4. The business’s registered agent’s name, mailing address, and street address. 
   5. The names and addresses of all business officials. 
6. Sign, date, and pay the $203 online filing fee to submit your annual report.

Filing an annual report is a little more complicated than filing one online. For guidance through the filing process, follow these steps:

1. Visit the state’s Business Registration search page.
2. Look up your LLC’s name.

3. From the curated list, find your business and double-click on its entity name (not the Annual Report).

4. You’ll be brought to your LLC’s information page with several links near the top.

5. Click on the link for a pre-populated annual report to download your form.

NOTE: Your form will be pre-populated with information from previous filings.

6. Open the downloaded report and carefully review your LLC’s information.
7. Identify the date, fill in your business title, sign, and print the document to finish.

Mail your completed annual report and the filing fee of $200 to the state address listed below:

North Carolina Secretary of State
Business Registration Division
P.O. Box 29525
Raleigh, NC 27626

Phone: 919.814.5400 

In North Carolina, business entities that file annual reports have different due dates according to their entity type. For LLCs, annual reports are due every year on April 15– excluding the year you started your business. For more information, you can review North Carolina’s chart of business entity annual report due dates.

LLCs that have not filed their annual report by the due date will receive the penalty of a Notice of Grounds from North Carolina’s Secretary of State. They will have 60 days from the notice’s date to file their annual report. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in North Dakota

In North Dakota, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the First Stop website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to First Stop website, click file annual report, and then enter your business name. 
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $50 fee and file your report  

To file by mail, you’ll fill out the form the same way. Just click “print and mail” instead of file, and mail the form, along with the $50 fee, to:

Secretary of State
State of North Dakota
600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108
Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Telephone: 701-328-2900

In North Dakota, annual reports are due every year by November 15th. The penalty for filing late is $50, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the termination of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Certificate in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the annual certificate is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the secretary of state’s website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the secretary of state’s website and enter your business name
2. Fill out the annual certificate form
3. Pay the $25 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $25 fee, to:

Oklahoma Secretary of State

421 N.W. 13th, Suite 210

Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Telephone: (405) 522-2520

In Oklahoma, annual certificates are due every year on the date you started your business. The penalty for filing late is $0, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Oregon

In Oregon, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State, and filing is only available online. You can file by visiting Oregon’s Business Registry page and taking the following steps. 

1. Provide a contact email address.

2. Identify your business’s registry number. 

3. Click the retrieval button near the bottom of the page.

4. Carefully review and verify:
   1. Your LLC’s name, office address, email, and phone number
   2. A short description of your business’s main purpose or activity
   3. That your LLC was formed in Oregon
   4. The name and address of your business’s registered agent
   5. The name and address of at least one member or manager of your LLC
5. Provide your business title and sign the annual report. 
6. To finish, pay the $100 filing fee and file your report.

In Oregon, annual reports are due every year on the date you started your business. The penalty for filing late occurs after 45 days and results in your business being labeled “inactive” and liable to be dissolved. If you fail to file an annual report altogether, your business will be administratively dissolved within five years.  

How to File an LLC Decennial Report in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the decennial report is filed with the Department of State’s Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. The state requires all decennial reports to be filed by mail, so these reports cannot be completed online or submitted via email. 

Remember, your LLC only needs to file a decennial report with Pennsylvania if your business has not had any new or amended filings processed with Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations in the last ten-year stretch. Be sure to review your LLC’s filings within the relevant period to determine if your business needs to file a decennial report. 

You can file by visiting Pennsylvania’s Department of State webpage and then taking the following steps. 

1. Download the state’s Decennial Report of Association Continued Existence form and provide your preferred contact information for any associated correspondence. 

2. Fill in your LLC’s name.

3. Provide either:
   1. Your business’s registered office address, or
   2. The name and county of your business’s commercial registered office provider.

4. If applicable, identify your LLC’s change of address.

5. Complete the report to verify:
   1. That your business has not submitted any filings within the relevant ten-year period.
   2. That your LLC continues to exist.

3. Specify the date, then provide your business’s name, your signature, and business title.

6. Mail your decennial report with the $70 filing fee to the address below:

Pennsylvania Department of State
Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
P.O. Box 8722
Harrisburg, PA 17105

In Pennsylvania, decennial reports are due every ten years when the year ends with the number one – such as 2011, 2021, and 2031. Decennial reports can be filed at any time during the corresponding year. 

Businesses in Pennsylvania that file their report late or even fail to file a decennial report altogether face the same penalties and risks. Pennsylvania won’t fine or formally close your LLC, but your business’s exclusive rights to its name will be suspended. This means another company could register itself under your LLC’s name, even though your business would still exist.

When a business does file a late decennial report, it will regain exclusivity of its registered name– as long as a different business did not claim the name during the associated suspension period.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the business services online website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the business services online website and log in to your account
2. Fill out the annual report form
3. Pay the $50 fee and file your report  

If you choose to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with the $50 fee, to:

Division of Business Services

148 W. River Street

Providence, Rhode Island 02904-2615 

Phone: (401) 222-3040 

In Rhode Island, annual reports are due every year by May 1st. The penalty for filing late is $25, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the dissolution of the LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the annual report is filed with the Department of Revenue along with your state corporate tax return. The annual report is schedule D of the tax return form. To file online, you must use one of the following approved tax software options:

• Advanced Tax Solutions
• ATX – Universal
• BlockWorks
• CCH ProSystemFx
• CorpTax
• Crosslink
• Drake Software
• GoSystems/OneSource
• Intuit ProSeries
• Intuit Tax Online
• Online Taxes Inc
• RCS TaxSlayer
• TaxAct
• UltraTax CS (Creative Solutions)
• UTS – TaxWise

You must file and pay online using one of these services if you owe more than $15,000 in taxes. 

If you are eligible and want to file by mail, you can download the form and mail it, along with your payment, as follows:

Mail Balance Due returns to: 

SCDOR Corporate Taxable

PO Box 100151 

Columbia, SC 29202

Mail Refund or Zero Tax returns to: 

SCDOR Corporate Refund

PO Box 125 

Columbia, SC 29214-0032

If you have filing questions, call 803-734-2158.

In South Carolina, corporate tax returns and annual reports are due on or before the 15th day of the fourth month after the close of the taxable year. If you file the return late, you will receive a penalty of 5% per month, not to exceed 25%.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Secretary of State website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the Business Services page and click on File an Annual Report.
2. Click File Annual Report from the next page, enter your Business ID and click Begin.

3. Move through the form prompts and enter all of the appropriate information.
4. Pay the $50 fee and file your report.  

Alternatively, you can complete a paper form and file your annual report by mail. Note that the fee for paper filings is $65. 

Send your completed form and fee to:

South Dakota Secretary of State Office
500 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501

In South Dakota, annual reports are due on the first day of the anniversary month in which you started your business. For example, if you started your business on May 15th, your annual report will be due each year on May 1st.

The penalty for filing late is $50. If you don’t file your annual report within three months of your anniversary date, your business will be designated as delinquent. Failure to file within one year will result in dissolution of your LLC.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Secretary of State website and taking the following steps. 

1. From the File an Annual Report page, click Start Now.

2. Enter your Secretary of State Control Number and click Begin.
3. Follow the prompts and fill in all of your information.
4. Pay the appropriate fee and complete your filing.

NOTE: In Tennessee, the annual report fee depends on the number of LLC members, or owners.  There is a $300 minimum that, if you have more than six members, increases by $50 per member up to a maximum of $3,000.

Alternatively, you can submit your annual report by mail. Send your completed documentation and appropriate fee to:

Tennessee Secretary of State
Attn: Annual Report
6th Floor – Snodgrass Tower
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue
Nashville, TN 37243

In Tennessee, annual reports are due every year by the first day of the fourth month after the end of your LLC’s fiscal year. For example, if your fiscal year ends on December 31st, your annual report will be due on April 1st.

There is no monetary penalty for filing your annual report late. However, if you fail to file your annual report on time, you will lose your good standing status and risk the state dissolving your LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Texas

In Texas, the annual report is filed with the Comptroller. Annual reports consist of two filings: your annual public information report and annual franchise tax report.

You can file online by visiting the Comptroller website and taking the following steps. If you don’t have an eSystems account, you’ll need to create one before filing online.

1. Go to the eSystems portal and log in. 
2. Click on the Assign Taxes/Fees button from the dashboard page.

3. Next, look up your business records by entering your taxpayer number and click continue to complete the form.

4. Your tax rate will vary based on your annual revenue. Please review the documents and instructions carefully to determine what you owe. 

Alternatively, you can file by mail. Download the instructions and forms from the Comptroller website. 

NOTE: If you do not owe franchise taxes, you still need to complete and file a No Tax Due Report.

Mail completed documentation and fees to:

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 149348
Austin, TX 78714-9348

In Texas, annual reports are due every year on May 15th. The penalty for filing late is $50. Additionally,  you will be charged a penalty of 5% of taxes due. If you do not file within 30 days of your due date, you will be charged an additional 5%. Late filings beyond 60 days will incur additional interest and risk administrative dissolution of the LLC.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Utah

In Utah, the annual report is filed with the Department of Commerce. You can file online by visiting the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code website and taking the following steps. 

1. At the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code website homepage, click Renew a Business.

2. Enter your entity number or Access ID and search for your business record.
3. Follow the prompts and complete the form. 
4. Pay the $18 fee and file your report.

Alternatively, you can download a paper form and submit a hard copy of your annual report.

Submit your completed paperwork and a check for your filing fee to:

Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
PO Box 146705
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6705 

In Utah, annual reports are due every year on the date on which you started your business. The penalty for filing late is $10, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is the potential dissolution of your LLC. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Vermont

In Vermont, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Secretary of State website and taking the following steps. If you don’t already have an online account, you’ll need to create one before filing your annual report online.

1. From the Business Services webpage, click File Annual Report and log in with your Online Services portal credentials.

2. Once you’re logged in, click File your Annual/Biennial Report from the left side menu.

3. Search for your business by entering your business name or ID number and then move through the rest of the prompts to complete the form.
4. Pay the $35 fee and file your report.

If you wish to file by mail, send a paper copy along with a check for your filing fee to:

Vermont Secretary of State
Corporations Division
128 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633-1104

In Vermont, annual reports are due within three months after the end of your business fiscal year as determined when you filed your articles of organization. For example, if your fiscal year ends on December 31st, you’ll need to file your annual report between January 1st and March 31st. 

If you fail to file within your three-month window, the state may move your business into a terminated status. Should this happen, you’ll need to pay a $25 reinstatement fee and catch up on all late filings.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Virginia

In Virginia, the annual report is filed with the State Corporate Commission. You can file online by visiting the Clerk’s Information System (CIS) website and taking the following steps. NOTE: If you don’t already have a CIS account, you will need to create one to file your annual report online.

1. Log into the CIS portal and click on the Online Services link from the dashboard page.

2. Under the Business Entities header, click the Annual Report link. Choose whether you want to file an annual report with or without changes.

3. Next, look up your business entity to access, complete, and file your annual report.

4. You may also pay your yearly $50 registration fee from the CIS portal. Click on the Pay Registration Fees link at the top of the dashboard page and look up your business name to access the payment portal.

If you prefer to file your annual report by mail, request a paper form through the State Corporate Commission website and mail a copy to:

Virginia State Corporation Commission
P.O. Box 1197
Richmond, VA 23218

In Virginia, annual reports and registration fees are due every year on the last business day of the month in which you started your business. For example, if your business anniversary is May 15th, your annual report will be due each year on May 31st.

The penalty for filing late is $25. If you fail to file your annual report by the fourth month following your due date, the state of Virginia will revoke your privilege to do business in the state. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Washington

In Washington, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities Division. You can file online by visiting the CCFS portal and taking the following steps. 

1. From the portal homepage, log into your online account to access the annual report form.

Alternatively, you can file an express report without logging in. Click on the Express Annual Report Link on the homepage. 

2. Locate your business record and complete the annual report form.
3. Pay the $60 fee and file your report  

If you wish to file by mail, print the PDF of your completed report and mail it along with a check for your filing fee to the address below. Make your check out to the Secretary of State.

Washington Secretary of State
Corporations and Charities Division
PO Box 40234
Olympia, WA 98504-0234

In Washington, annual reports are due every year on the last day of the month in which you started your business. For example, if your business anniversary is May 15th, your annual report will be due each year on May 31st. 

The penalty for filing late is $25. If you fail to register a report altogether, you will receive a notice from the state with their intent to revoke your business’s status as a legal entity. This happens approximately 120 days from a past filing deadline. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the WV One Stop Business Portal and taking the following steps. 

1. If you don’t have an online account, click “Guest Annual Report Filing” to access the form. If you have an account, log in to the WV One Stop Business Portal. From the dashboard, click SOS Annual Report under the Frequently Used Filing Options heading.
   
   
2. Next, access your company record by entering in your business name or Organization ID number.

3. After pulling up your business records, follow the rest of the prompts to complete the form.
4. Pay the $25 fee and file your report.

In West Virginia, annual reports must be filed and paid by July 1st each year, starting the first year after your business was registered. The penalty for filing late is $50, while the penalty for failing to register a report altogether is a potential revoking of your business privileges in West Virginia. 

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the annual report is filed with the Department of Financial Institutions. You can file online by visiting the One Stop Business Portal page and taking the following steps. 

1. On the One Stop Business Portal page, click File Now to begin your filing. You don’t need to create an account to file your annual report online.
2. First, enter your business name or entity ID and click the Search button.
3. After clicking the Search button, your business name will appear. Click the link and select File an Annual Report to complete the form.
4. Pay the $25 fee and file your report.  
5. If you don’t want to file online, you can request a paper form by emailing DFIAnnualReport@wisconsin.gov. 

In Wisconsin, annual reports are due every year by the end of the quarter in which you started your business. The quarterly due dates are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

If you do not file your annual report on time, you don’t need to pay a fee, but you are jeopardizing your business status. Businesses can be administratively dissolved if filings are not filed within one year of their due date.

How to File an LLC Annual Report in Wyoming

In Wyoming, the annual report is filed with the Secretary of State. You can file online by visiting the Wyoming Business Center through the Secretary of State website and taking the following steps. 

1. Go to the Annual Report page and click File or Print Your Annual Report Now to begin. NOTE: Once you start the form wizard, you will have 30 minutes to complete the process. Make sure you have all of the information you need before you get started.

2. To begin, enter your filing ID number. If you need to look it up, you can do so on the filing search page by entering your business name. 
3. Once you have completed the form, you will have the option to submit your information online through the portal, or print and mail a hard copy.
   • The mailing address for submissions is:

Wyoming Secretary of State

Herschler Building East

122 W 25th Street, Suite 101 

Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020

• You can also submit your annual filing via fax ((307) 777-5339) or via email: SOSRequest@wyo.gov

4. Lastly, enter your payment information to pay the fee or mail your paper submission along with a check. The filing fee in Wyoming is $60 or $0.0002 on every dollar of your assets, whichever is greater.
   • If you are filing online, there is an additional convenience fee added. The convenience fee amount depends on the total amount of your filing. Refer to the following chart:

• NOTE: Annual reports with filing fees greater than $500 cannot be submitted online.

In Wyoming, annual reports are due on the first day of the month in which you initially formed your company. For example, if your business officially began on April 25th of this year, your first annual filing will be due on April 1st of next year.

There are no fees associated with late filings, but your business will be considered delinquent on the second day of the month following its due date. If you do not file your annual report within 60 days of the due date, the business entity will be administratively dissolved.

2. Complete the Annual Report Form

You can generally complete the annual report form online, though every state’s annual report form is different. Sometimes minimal information is required, while other states require more details, including member information.

3. Pay any Required Filing Fee and File the Form

Again, state annual report fees vary and range from free to an $800 annual tax in California. You can usually pay the annual fee online by credit card and file the report electronically. 

4. File an Annual Report for the Other States Where You’re Registered to do Business 

If you’re doing business in other states, you must be registered as a foreign LLC in those states and follow their reporting requirements as well.

What Happens After I File my Annual Report?

After you file your report, you will receive a notification of any errors or omissions, or confirmation that your report has been filed. If you receive a notification, it’s crucial that you respond quickly and address any errors in order to avoid penalties.