What Is An LLC Annual Report?
An LLC’s annual report is also known as a statement of information since it is designed to provide your state with important details about your business along with any updated information or changes that have occurred since the last filing period. Filing this report also keeps your LLC compliant with all state regulations and in good standing to preserve your limited liability protections and other LLC benefits.
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What is Included in an Annual Report?
Each state has its own LLC laws and regulations, along with varying requirements for what to include in an annual report. Typically, though, your annual report will include:
- Your principal business address
- The names and addresses of your members and managers
- All important identification numbers for your business, such as your state entity number
- The purpose of your business
- A list of authorized signatories
- Your registered agent’s information
Due Dates and Fees
The reporting schedule and required fees can vary significantly by state. Some states have a predetermined date for all entities to report, while others require that annual reports be filed on the anniversary of your date of formation. Fees vary anywhere from $0 to $500.
How Do I Submit My Annual Report?
Most states allow LLCs to file their reports either by mail or online. Many will send a form and notice to your registered agent when the due date is coming up so that you do not miss your reporting deadline.
Click on the state below to get more information about the annual report:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
The following states do not require LLCs to file an annual or biennial report:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, and South Carolina
What Happens If I Don't File an Annual Report?
While it may seem like no more than a formality, filing your annual report on time is extremely important. The consequences of failing to file can be severe. Some states may impose a late fee, penalties, and/or taxes, while others may even involuntarily dissolve your LLC.
How Often Do I Need to File an Annual Report?
As the name suggests, most states require reports to be filed each year. However, this schedule is not universal. Some states require reporting at different intervals, with several requesting reports be filed biennially rather than annually. Others have entirely different reporting requirements. Pennsylvania, for example, only requires LLCs to file reports once every ten years, while a select few have no reporting requirements at all. Below you will find the details of each state’s reporting requirements.
Additional Optional Business Reports
In addition to annual reports, there are several other types of reports you may consider creating, but are not required to submit to the state:
- Financial Reports: These may include balance sheets, profits and losses, and financial projections and forecasts.
- Executive Summary: This is a one-page document including all key financial and other important information about the business.
- Report on Risks: This report is designed to lay out any risks to the business and how they are being addressed.
Filing timely and accurate reports to your state and practicing good record keeping are critical steps to keeping your LLC in good standing and protecting yourself and your business. When registering your business as an LLC be sure to check all reporting and other compliance requirements in your state or states of formation for the most up-to-date requirements.