{"id":2617,"date":"2026-04-27T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/?p=2617"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T09:26:05","slug":"annual-report-llc-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/annual-report-llc-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is an Annual Report for an LLC? Complete Guide for US and International Owners (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2617\" class=\"elementor elementor-2617\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3110ef5 e-con-boxed e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3110ef5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc1134 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dc1134\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>What Is an Annual Report for an LLC? Complete Guide for US and International Owners (2026)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de862b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de862b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you own a Limited Liability Company in the United States, there is one filing you cannot afford to overlook: the annual report. Whether you formed your LLC last month or ten years ago, most states require you to submit this document every year to keep your business in good standing. Miss it, and you risk penalties, administrative dissolution, or even <strong>losing access to your US bank account<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This guide covers everything you need to know about LLC annual reports in 2026 \u00a0what they are, what they contain, how to file your annual report, what it costs state by state, and what happens if you don&#8217;t file on time. It also addresses the specific challenges faced by <strong>foreign LLC owners<\/strong>\u00a0who manage their US entity from abroad, a situation that creates unique compliance risks most guides simply ignore.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc2632 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffc2632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd5f057 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"dd5f057\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__dd5f057\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__dd5f057\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__dd5f057\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a759ac8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a759ac8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Is an Annual Report for an LLC?<\/h2><p>An LLC annual report is an <strong>administrative document filed with the Secretary of State<\/strong>\u00a0in the state where your LLC is registered. Its purpose is straightforward: confirm or update the basic information the state has on file about your company.<\/p><p>Despite the name, it is not a financial report. It does not include revenue figures, profit and loss statements, or balance sheets. Depending on the state, this filing may also be called a <strong>&#8220;statement of information,&#8221; a &#8220;periodic report,&#8221; or even a &#8220;biennial report&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0when it is required every two years instead of annually.<\/p><h3>What Is the Purpose of an LLC Annual Report?<\/h3><p>The annual report serves three core functions. First, it <strong>updates your LLC&#8217;s information<\/strong>\u00a0with the state \u00a0addresses, member names, registered agent details. Second, it maintains your entity&#8217;s good standing status, which is required to operate legally, open bank accounts, enter contracts, and file lawsuits. Third, it confirms that your LLC is still active, signaling to the state that the entity has not been abandoned.<\/p><h3>Is an Annual Report the Same as Filing Taxes?<\/h3><p>No. This is one of the most common misconceptions among LLC owners. The annual report and the tax return are <strong>two entirely separate obligations<\/strong>\u00a0with different recipients, deadlines, and content.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a35031b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a35031b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Annual Report<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Tax Return<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>BOI Report<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>Recipient<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Secretary of State<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">IRS \/ State Dept. of Revenue<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">FinCEN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>Content<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Company information<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Income, deductions, taxes owed<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Beneficial ownership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>Typical deadline<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Varies by state<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">April 15 (federal)<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Within 90 days of formation or by Jan. 1 deadline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">$0\u2013$500+ depending on state<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Depends on tax liability<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>Penalty for non-filing<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Late fees, dissolution<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Interest, fines, audit risk<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Up to $500\/day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a582ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a582ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Filing one does not satisfy the other. <strong>All three may apply to your LLC simultaneously.<\/strong><\/p><h3>Which Businesses Must File an Annual Report?<\/h3><p>Most US states require annual reports from LLCs, Corporations, Limited Partnerships, LLPs, and nonprofit organizations. Sole proprietorships are generally exempt. Importantly, even a <strong>dormant LLC with no activity<\/strong>\u00a0is required to file its annual report in most states as long as the entity has not been formally dissolved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-628e320 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"628e320\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b66190c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b66190c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Information Is Included in an LLC Annual Report?<\/h2><p>The exact content varies by state, but most annual report requirements include the same baseline information:<\/p><ul><li><strong>LLC legal name<\/strong>\u00a0and any registered DBAs<\/li><li><strong>Filing or document number<\/strong>\u00a0assigned at formation<\/li><li><strong>Principal office address<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Registered agent name and address<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Names and addresses of members or managers<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Signature of an authorized representative<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Some states also ask for a brief description of business activity or the LLC&#8217;s NAICS code.<\/p><h3>Registered Agent Information: Why It Matters<\/h3><p>Your registered agent is the person or entity designated to <strong>receive official state correspondence and legal notices<\/strong>\u00a0on behalf of your LLC. In the context of the annual report, keeping this information current is critical.<\/p><p>For <strong>non-resident LLC owners operating from outside the United States<\/strong>, the registered agent is often the only link between the LLC and the state. If the registered agent&#8217;s information is outdated or incorrect, state notices \u00a0including dissolution warnings \u00a0go undelivered. By the time the owner realizes the problem, penalties have already accumulated.<\/p><h3>What If Your LLC Information Has Changed During the Year?<\/h3><p>The annual report is the right moment to <strong>update any changes<\/strong>\u00a0that occurred since the last filing: a new business address, a change of member or manager, or a different registered agent. However, keep in mind that some states require a separate amendment filing for major changes such as modifying the LLC&#8217;s legal name or its state of formation. The annual report alone may not be sufficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f07b3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f07b3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to File an Annual Report for Your LLC (Step by Step)<\/h2><p>The filing process varies slightly from state to state, but the general steps remain consistent. Here is how to approach filing your LLC annual report efficiently.<\/p><h3>Step 1 \u00a0Identify Your State&#8217;s Filing Requirements<\/h3><p>Each state has its own filing portal, deadline, and fee schedule. Start by checking the <strong>Secretary of State&#8217;s website<\/strong>\u00a0for the state where your LLC was formed. If your LLC is also registered as a &#8220;foreign LLC&#8221; in another state \u00a0meaning it conducts business in a state other than its formation state \u00a0you may need to file the annual report in both states.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce51aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ce51aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background:#f5f5ff;border-left:4px solid #3158a8;padding:20px 25px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong>\u00a0In US legal terminology, &#8220;foreign LLC&#8221; does not mean an internationally owned LLC. It refers to an LLC registered in one US state that operates in another US state.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1ecbb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1ecbb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Step 2 \u00a0Gather Your LLC Details<\/h3><p>Before you begin, prepare the following: your LLC&#8217;s filing or document number, current principal office address, registered agent name and address, and the names of all members or managers. <strong>Having everything ready before you start<\/strong>\u00a0makes the process significantly faster.<\/p><h3>Step 3 \u00a0File Online Through Your State&#8217;s Portal<\/h3><p>The vast majority of states allow online filing. In Florida, you file through <strong>Sunbiz.org<\/strong>. In Delaware, through the Division of Corporations portal. Payment is typically made by credit card or ACH transfer. The entire process usually takes less than 15 minutes when your information is prepared in advance.<\/p><h3>Step 4 \u00a0Confirm Filing and Save Your Receipt<\/h3><p>After submitting, save your confirmation receipt. Processing generally takes a few business days. Once processed, <strong>verify that your LLC&#8217;s status shows as &#8220;Active&#8221; or &#8220;Good Standing&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0on the state&#8217;s online database.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7166f8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7166f8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Annual Report Filing Requirements by State<\/h2><p>One of the most confusing aspects of LLC compliance is that requirements <strong>vary dramatically from state to state<\/strong>. Below is a comparison of the ten states most commonly chosen by domestic and international entrepreneurs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f98a88a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f98a88a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Document Name<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Filing Fee<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background:#1B1464;color:#fff;padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"><strong>Late Penalty<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>Florida<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Annual Report<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">May 1<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">$138.75<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">+$400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>Delaware<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Annual Report + Franchise Tax<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">June 1 (LLCs)<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">$300<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">+$200 + 1.5%\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>Wyoming<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Annual Report<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">1st day of annual business formation anniversary<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">$60 minimum<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">LLC dissolved if not filed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Public Information Report<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">May 15<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">$0 (with franchise tax)<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Forfeit right to transact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>California<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Statement of Information<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Within 90 days, then biennial<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">$20<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">$250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>New York<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Biennial Statement<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Every 2 years, anniversary month<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">$9<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">No penalty but risk of dissolution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>Nevada<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Annual List<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Anniversary month<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">$150<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">+$75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>New Mexico<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">None required<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">N\/A<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">N\/A<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\"><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Annual Registration<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">April 1<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">$50<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#f9f9ff;\">Administrative dissolution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\"><strong>Washington<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Annual Report<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Formation anniversary month<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">$60<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;background:#fff;\">Administrative dissolution<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca18969 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca18969\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Florida Annual Report: Requirements, Cost, and Deadline<\/h3><p>Florida is the most searched state for annual report filing. The deadline is <strong>May 1 every year<\/strong>, and the filing fee is $138.75 for LLCs. If you file late, an additional $400 penalty applies. If the report remains unfiled by the third Friday of September, the state initiates administrative dissolution. Filing is done entirely online through Sunbiz.org.<\/p><h3>Delaware Annual Report and Franchise Tax<\/h3><p>Delaware&#8217;s annual report comes with a unique twist: it is <strong>coupled with the franchise tax<\/strong>. For LLCs, the process is simple a flat $300 fee due by June 1. For Corporations, the calculation is more complex, with two methods available (Authorized Shares Method and Assumed Par Value Capital Method). Choosing the wrong method can result in an inflated tax bill.<\/p><h3>States That Do Not Require an Annual Report for LLCs<\/h3><p>A few states, including <strong>New Mexico<\/strong>, do not require LLCs to file an annual report at all. However, &#8220;no annual report&#8221; does not mean &#8220;no compliance obligations.&#8221; Your LLC may still be subject to tax filings, registered agent requirements, or other periodic reports depending on the state.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c1cddd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c1cddd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Happens If You Don&#8217;t File Your LLC Annual Report?<\/h2><p>Understanding the consequences of non-filing is the first step to avoid penalties and protect your business. Here is what you risk.<\/p><h3>Late Filing Penalties and Additional Fees<\/h3><p>Most states impose <strong>financial penalties for late filing<\/strong>. In Florida, the late fee alone is $400 \u00a0nearly three times the original filing cost. In California, you face a $250 penalty. These fees add up quickly, especially if you have LLCs registered in multiple states. Paying fee after fee for missed deadlines is entirely avoidable with basic planning.<\/p><h3>Administrative Dissolution: How Your LLC Can Be Shut Down<\/h3><p>If the annual report remains unfiled beyond a certain period, the state can <strong>administratively dissolve your LLC<\/strong>. This means your entity loses its legal status. You can no longer operate under the LLC name, enter contracts, or benefit from limited liability protection. Reinstatement is generally possible but involves additional paperwork, back fees, and penalties.<\/p><h3>The Hidden Impact on Your Bank Account and Business Operations<\/h3><p>Here is a consequence that almost no one talks about: losing your good standing status can <strong>trigger a compliance review by your US bank<\/strong>. Under KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations, banks routinely verify that their business clients are in good standing. A dissolved or revoked LLC may see its account frozen or closed entirely.<\/p><p>For <strong>foreign owners managing a US LLC from abroad<\/strong>, this risk is amplified. Without a functioning US bank account, you cannot pay vendors, receive client payments, or meet payroll. What starts as a missed $138 filing can quickly spiral into a full operational shutdown.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc8b14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cc8b14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Maintain Good Standing for Your LLC<\/h2><p>Filing your LLC annual report on time is the foundation, but true compliance protection requires a broader approach throughout the year.<\/p><h3>Build Your Annual LLC Compliance Calendar<\/h3><p>The annual report is just one piece of the compliance puzzle. To stay on top of everything, build a <strong>yearly calendar that includes all of your LLC&#8217;s obligations<\/strong>: annual report deadline, franchise tax due date, federal and state tax return deadlines, BOI report filing window, and registered agent renewal. Set reminders at least 30 days before each deadline.<\/p><h3>Why Foreign LLC Owners Need a Compliance Partner in the US<\/h3><p>If you own a US LLC but live outside the United States, managing compliance from a distance creates real risks. Time zone differences, unfamiliarity with state portals, language barriers, and the inability to receive physical mail all increase the likelihood of a missed deadline. Working with a <strong>US-based CPA or compliance partner<\/strong>\u00a0who understands both the American system and the challenges faced by international owners is not a luxury it is a safeguard for your business.<\/p><p>At <strong>Expand CPA<\/strong>, we help foreign entrepreneurs stay compliant with their US obligations, from annual report filing to tax returns, EIN applications, and bank account management.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/contact-us\/\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expand-cpa.com\/us\/contact-us\/\">Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0to secure your LLC&#8217;s good standing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-723d4fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"723d4fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FAQ \u00a0LLC Annual Report <\/strong><em><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-913ef82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"913ef82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>How much does it cost to file an annual report?<\/strong>\u00a0Filing fees range from $0 (Texas) to $300+ (Delaware), depending on the state. Most states fall in the <strong>$50\u2013$150 range<\/strong>. Refer to the state-by-state table above for specific amounts.<\/p><p><strong>Can I file my annual report myself, or do I need a professional?<\/strong>\u00a0For US residents, the process is generally straightforward and can be done in minutes online. For foreign LLC owners, practical obstacles portal access, payment methods, language often make <strong>professional assistance the more reliable option<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>What if my LLC has no activity \u00a0do I still need to file?<\/strong>\u00a0Yes. In nearly every state, a dormant LLC must continue filing its annual report <strong>as long as it legally exists<\/strong>. The only way to stop filing is to formally dissolve the entity.<\/p><p><strong>What if my business has closed \u00a0do I still need to file?<\/strong>\u00a0It depends. If your LLC has been <strong>formally dissolved<\/strong>\u00a0with the state, no. If you simply stopped operating without filing dissolution paperwork, the LLC still exists legally, and annual report obligations continue. Many foreign owners accumulate years of penalties by overlooking this distinction.<\/p><p><strong>Can I make changes to my LLC information when I file my annual report?<\/strong>\u00a0Yes updating your company&#8217;s details is one of the <strong>primary purposes of the annual report<\/strong>. For major structural changes like renaming the LLC, a separate amendment may be required.<\/p><p><strong>How long does it take for an annual report to be processed?<\/strong>\u00a0Online filings are typically processed within <strong>a few business days<\/strong>, though this varies by state and time of year. 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