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LLC Annual Report: The Complete Guide Every Business Owner Needs

What annual reports are, which states require them, penalties for missing deadlines, and how to stay compliant in 2025.

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What Is an LLC Annual Report?

An LLC annual report (sometimes called a Statement of Information) updates your business information with the state. It is separate from federal tax returns and separate from franchise tax in some states.

Annual report vs Statement of Information

California and a few other states use different names for the same periodic filing obligation.

Which States Require LLC Annual Reports?

Most states require periodic filings; a few use biennial schedules. See our full 50-state database.

What Happens If You Miss Your LLC Annual Report?

Late fees, loss of good standing, and in severe cases administrative dissolution. Delaware penalties often exceed $200; California can exceed $250.

LLC Annual Report Deadlines by State (2025)

StateDeadlineFee
Alabama Within 2.5 months of fiscal year end $100
Alaska Biennial, January 2 $100
Arizona Anniversary of formation $0
Arkansas May 1 annually $150
California Statement of Information β€” varies by entity $20–$25
Colorado Within 3 months of anniversary $10
Connecticut March 31 annually $80
Delaware June 1 annually $300
Florida May 1 annually (varies by entity) $138.75
Georgia April 1 annually $50
Hawaii Quarterly deadlines by registration quarter $15
Idaho By end of anniversary month $0 online
Illinois Before first day of anniversary month $75
Indiana Biennial, due every 2 years $32
Iowa Biennial, odd/even years vary $60

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How to Track LLC Annual Report Deadlines

Spreadsheets fail when you have multiple states or entities. Govance generates deadlines from your business profile and reminds you automatically.

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Related: S-Corp compliance Β· C-Corp compliance