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LLC Annual Report Deadlines by State: 2026 Calendar

Missing your LLC's annual report deadline is one of the fastest ways to lose good standing, trigger late fees, and put your business at risk of administrative dissolution. Next Step Filings, a compliance-first business services company based in Glen Allen, Virginia, has processed over 20,000 state filings across 12 U.S. states with a 99.8% success rate. This guide provides every LLC owner with a complete, state-by-state reference for annual report deadlines, fees, and filing requirements in 2026.

Below you'll find the definitive 50-state table covering deadline type (fixed calendar date or anniversary-based), filing fees, late penalties, and links to each state's filing portal. Whether your state calls it an annual report, annual renewal, biennial statement, or periodic report, this calendar has you covered.

How LLC Annual Report Deadlines Work

Every state that requires an annual report uses one of two deadline systems. Understanding which system your state uses is critical to staying compliant.

Fixed Calendar Deadline States

In these states, every LLC has the same filing deadline regardless of when the company was formed. For example, all Florida LLCs must file their annual report by May 1 each year. All Connecticut LLCs must file by March 31. Fixed deadlines are easier to remember because they're the same date for everyone, but they also create a rush of filings near the deadline, which can slow state processing times.

Anniversary-Based Deadline States

In these states, your filing deadline is tied to the date or month your LLC was originally formed. If you formed your LLC in March, your annual report is due in March each year. Anniversary-based deadlines are more commonly missed because there's no single "compliance day" that triggers awareness across all business owners. Your deadline is unique to your LLC.

"Most of the businesses we help believed they were fully compliant. They weren't being careless; they were just using outdated information," says Lisa Matthews, General Manager and Business Compliance Advisor at Next Step Filings.

States With No Annual Report Requirement

Four states do not require LLCs to file an annual report or any equivalent periodic filing:

Even in these states, LLC owners must maintain a registered agent, keep their business records current, and comply with any applicable tax obligations. Our LLC compliance requirements guide covers the full range of ongoing obligations beyond the annual report. The absence of an annual report does not mean zero compliance requirements.

Complete 50-State Annual Report Deadline and Fee Table

Next Step Filings compiled the following table from official state sources for the 2026 filing year. Fees and deadlines are subject to change. Always verify with your state's filing office before submitting.

StateFiling NameDeadline TypeDue DateFiling FeeLate PenaltyAlabamaAnnual ReportFixedApril 15$100Varies; can lead to dissolutionAlaskaBiennial ReportAnniversaryEvery 2 years by January 2 of filing year$100$37 late feeArizonaNone RequiredN/AN/A$0N/AArkansasAnnual Franchise Tax ReportFixedMay 1$150Penalties plus interestCaliforniaStatement of InformationAnniversaryEvery 2 years, within 6 months of anniversary$20$250 penaltyColoradoPeriodic ReportAnniversaryDuring anniversary month$10Administrative dissolution after 2 monthsConnecticutAnnual ReportFixedMarch 31 (CT Gen. Stat. S 34-243l)$80$50 late fee; dissolution riskDelawareAnnual TaxFixedJune 1$300$200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interestFloridaAnnual ReportFixedMay 1$138.75$400 late feeGeorgiaAnnual RegistrationFixedApril 1$50Administrative dissolutionHawaiiAnnual ReportAnniversaryEnd of anniversary quarter$15$25 late feeIdahoAnnual ReportAnniversaryEnd of anniversary month$0Administrative dissolutionIllinoisAnnual ReportAnniversaryFirst day of anniversary month$75$100 penalty; dissolution after failureIndianaBusiness Entity ReportAnniversaryEvery 2 years by anniversary month$32 (online)Administrative dissolutionIowaBiennial ReportAnniversaryEvery 2 years by April 1 of odd or even year$60$50 penaltyKansasAnnual ReportFixedApril 15$55$75 late fee; forfeiture after 90 daysKentuckyAnnual ReportFixedJune 30$15$15 penaltyLouisianaAnnual ReportAnniversaryAnniversary date$35Administrative revocationMaineAnnual ReportFixedJune 1$85Revocation of authorityMarylandAnnual ReportFixedApril 15$300Forfeiture of right to do businessMassachusettsAnnual ReportAnniversaryAnniversary date$500Dissolution riskMichiganAnnual Statement/ReportFixedFebruary 15$25$50 late fee; dissolution after 2 yearsMinnesotaAnnual RenewalFixedDecember 31$0Administrative dissolutionMississippiAnnual ReportFixedApril 15$0Administrative dissolutionMissouriNone RequiredN/AN/A$0N/AMontanaAnnual ReportFixedApril 15$20Administrative dissolutionNebraskaBiennial ReportAnniversaryEvery 2 years, first day of anniversary month$26Administrative cancellationNevadaAnnual ListAnniversaryLast day of anniversary month$150$75 penalty; revocationNew HampshireAnnual ReportFixedApril 1$100Administrative dissolutionNew JerseyAnnual ReportAnniversaryAnniversary month$75$25 late fee; revocationNew MexicoNone RequiredN/AN/A$0N/ANew YorkBiennial StatementAnniversaryEvery 2 years by anniversary month$9$250 penaltyNorth CarolinaAnnual ReportFixedApril 15$200Administrative dissolutionNorth DakotaAnnual ReportFixedNovember 15$50Certificate of dissolutionOhioNone RequiredN/AN/A$0N/AOklahomaAnnual CertificateAnniversaryAnniversary date$25Administrative dissolutionOregonAnnual ReportAnniversaryAnniversary date$100Administrative dissolutionPennsylvaniaDecennial ReportFixedEvery 10 years (specific year assigned)$70Assumed to be inactiveRhode IslandAnnual ReportAnniversaryAnniversary date$50Revocation; $25 penaltySouth CarolinaAnnual ReportAnniversaryAnniversary date$0Administrative dissolutionSouth DakotaAnnual ReportAnniversaryFirst day of anniversary month$50Administrative dissolutionTennesseeAnnual ReportFixedApril 1$300 minimum$20 per month late; dissolutionTexasFranchise Tax Report/PIRFixedMay 15$0 (under no-tax-due threshold)Forfeiture of charter/right to do businessUtahAnnual RenewalAnniversaryAnniversary month$20Administrative dissolutionVermontAnnual ReportAnniversaryAnniversary date$35Administrative dissolutionVirginiaAnnual RegistrationAnniversaryLast day of anniversary month (Virginia Code S 13.1-1062)$50Administrative dissolutionWashingtonAnnual ReportAnniversaryEnd of anniversary month (RCW 23.95.610)$71Administrative dissolution (immediate)West VirginiaAnnual ReportFixedJuly 1$25Administrative dissolutionWisconsinAnnual ReportAnniversaryEnd of anniversary quarter$25Administrative dissolutionWyomingAnnual ReportAnniversaryFirst day of anniversary month$60 minimumAdministrative dissolution

Table compiled by Next Step Filings for the 2026 filing year. Verify current fees and deadlines with your state's Secretary of State or equivalent filing office.

States With the Highest Annual Report Fees

If you're evaluating the total ongoing cost of maintaining an LLC, the annual report fee is a key factor. The most expensive states for annual filings include:

States With the Lowest (or No) Annual Report Fees

Several states offer very low or zero annual filing fees for LLCs:

What Happens If You Miss Your Annual Report Deadline

The consequences of missing an annual report deadline follow a predictable escalation. Next Step Filings regularly assists business owners at every stage of this process, from late filings to full reinstatement after dissolution.

Stage 1: Late Fees

Most states impose an immediate financial penalty for late filing. Florida's $400 late fee is one of the steepest. Other states charge between $25 and $200. Some states, like Washington, do not offer a grace period at all. Under RCW 23.95.610, your LLC can be administratively dissolved for a report filed even one day past the deadline.

Stage 2: Loss of Good Standing

Your LLC will be flagged as "not in good standing" in the state's records. This means you will be unable to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, which is required for many common business activities:

Stage 3: Administrative Dissolution

If the delinquency continues, the state will administratively dissolve your LLC. Once dissolved, your LLC is no longer a recognized legal entity. You lose your liability protection, your registered name may become available for others to claim, and your ability to operate under the LLC ceases.

In Virginia, administrative dissolution under Virginia Code S 13.1-1062 can occur for a missed $50 annual registration fee. Next Step Filings handled one case where a Northern Virginia tech founder's LLC was dissolved after a low-cost automated filer's system glitch meant the $50 fee never reached the Virginia SCC. The dissolution notice arrived six months later. NSF completed the reinstatement in 48 hours.

Stage 4: Reinstatement

Most states allow you to reinstate a dissolved LLC, but the process requires filing all delinquent reports, paying all outstanding fees and penalties, and sometimes filing a formal reinstatement application. The cost and complexity increase the longer you wait. Some states impose a time limit on reinstatement eligibility. After that window closes, you may need to form an entirely new LLC.

2026 Monthly Filing Calendar

For LLC owners with fixed-date deadlines, here is a month-by-month view of key due dates in 2026:

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If your state uses anniversary-based deadlines, your specific due date depends on when your LLC was formed. Check your state's Secretary of State website or your original formation documents for your exact anniversary date. If you have not yet formed your LLC, start with our LLC formation page to get the process underway.

7 Tips for Never Missing an LLC Annual Report Deadline

After processing over 20,000 filings, Next Step Filings has identified the most common reasons business owners miss deadlines and the most effective strategies to prevent it.

"Compliance doesn't slow down a startup. Unmanaged regulatory debt does," says Lisa Matthews, General Manager and Business Compliance Advisor at Next Step Filings.

Multi-State LLCs: Tracking Multiple Deadlines

If your LLC operates in more than one state, you likely have foreign qualification filings and may owe annual reports in each state where you're registered. Each state has its own deadline, its own fee, and its own filing process. Missing a deadline in one state can affect your good standing in others, particularly when you need a Certificate of Good Standing from your home state to maintain foreign qualification elsewhere.

Next Step Filings manages compliance for multi-state operators, tracking deadlines across all registered jurisdictions and handling filings so you don't have to maintain separate calendars for each state.

"We have more than one entity and different addresses. They laid out exactly what was due and brought everything back into good standing. Now I do not worry about missing a deadline," says Ronald Pierre, a multi-state operator and Next Step Filings client.

Common LLC Annual Report Mistakes to Avoid

Based on the over 20,000 filings Next Step Filings has processed, these are the most common errors that cause rejections, delays, or compliance failures:

For a more comprehensive list of compliance pitfalls, see our guide on LLC Mistakes to Avoid.

How Next Step Filings Tracks Deadlines for Clients

Next Step Filings is a compliance-first business services company that goes beyond one-time formation. Here's how the deadline tracking and annual report filing process works for NSF clients:

To get started with Next Step Filings' annual renewal service, visit nextstepfilings.com or call 1-888-851-6604.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an LLC annual report?

An LLC annual report is a required state filing that updates your business information on record with the Secretary of State or equivalent filing office. It typically includes your LLC's legal name, principal address, registered agent details, and the names of members or managers. Despite the name, it is not a financial report. It does not require revenue figures, profit and loss statements, or tax information (with the exception of states like Texas, where the franchise tax report includes revenue data). Most states charge a fee between $0 and $500 to file.

What is the penalty for filing an LLC annual report late?

Late filing penalties vary by state. Florida charges a $400 late fee for annual reports filed after May 1. Delaware imposes a $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest. Many states charge between $25 and $100. In some states, like Washington, there is no grace period at all. Under RCW 23.95.610, an LLC can be administratively dissolved for a report filed even one day late. Beyond monetary penalties, late filing results in your LLC losing its good standing status, which can prevent you from obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing. Continued non-filing leads to administrative dissolution.

Which states have the cheapest annual report fees for LLCs?

Several states offer annual report filing for free or at very low cost. Ohio, Arizona, Missouri, and New Mexico do not require annual reports at all ($0). States with free filing but a required report include Minnesota, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Idaho ($0 fee). The lowest-cost states that do charge a fee are New York ($9 biennial statement), Colorado ($10 periodic report), Hawaii ($15), and Kentucky ($15). Next Step Filings separates state fees from service fees so clients always know the exact state cost.

How do I know if my state uses a fixed deadline or anniversary-based deadline?

Use the 50-state table in this guide to check your state's deadline type. Fixed-date states (like Florida with May 1, Connecticut with March 31, and Texas with May 15) set the same deadline for all LLCs. Anniversary-based states (like Virginia, Washington, Colorado, and New Jersey) tie your deadline to the month your LLC was originally formed. If you formed your Virginia LLC in September, for example, your annual registration is due by September 30 each year under Virginia Code S 13.1-1062. Next Step Filings tracks both types of deadlines for all clients.

Can my LLC be dissolved for missing an annual report?

Yes. Administrative dissolution is the most serious consequence of missing your LLC's annual report deadline. Every state that requires annual reports has a process for dissolving LLCs that fail to file. The timeline varies. Some states provide a 60 to 90 day cure period after the missed deadline. Others, like Washington under RCW 23.95.610, can begin dissolution proceedings immediately. Once dissolved, your LLC no longer exists as a legal entity, you lose liability protection, and you cannot conduct business under the LLC name. Reinstatement is possible in most states, but it requires filing all delinquent reports, paying all outstanding fees and penalties, and sometimes filing a separate reinstatement application. Next Step Filings handles reinstatement filings across multiple states with a 24 to 48 hour turnaround.

Do I still need to file an annual report if my LLC had no income?

Yes. Annual report filings are required regardless of your LLC's revenue or activity level. The filing is an administrative requirement to confirm your LLC's information with the state. It is not tied to income. Even if your LLC was completely dormant for the year, you must still file the annual report (or renewal, depending on your state's terminology) and pay the associated fee to maintain good standing. The only states where you are exempt from this requirement are Ohio, Arizona, Missouri, and New Mexico, which do not require annual reports for LLCs.

How can Next Step Filings help me stay compliant with annual report deadlines?

Next Step Filings offers a done-for-you annual renewal and compliance service that handles the entire process. NSF monitors your deadlines, prepares your filing with current information, submits it to the state, and provides confirmation upon acceptance. With over 20,000 filings processed across 12 states and a 99.8% success rate, Next Step Filings eliminates the risk of missed deadlines and the penalties that follow. All pricing is transparent, with state fees and service fees listed separately. Call 1-888-851-6604 or visit nextstepfilings.com to get started.

Next Step Filings is a private business services company and does not provide legal advice.

Written by Lisa Matthews, General Manager and Business Compliance Advisor at Next Step Filings. For annual report filing assistance in any state, visit nextstepfilings.com/annual-renewal or call 1-888-851-6604.