LLC annual report deadline checker

Miss your state's annual report and the penalty can dwarf the fee — a $400 late charge in Florida, administrative dissolution elsewhere. Pick your state and (if you have it) your formation date to see exactly what's due, when, and what it costs to be late.

How LLC annual-report deadlines work

Every state that keeps a registry wants proof your LLC still exists and who's behind it. That's the annual report (or, in a few states, a franchise tax that stands in for it). Three patterns cover almost every state:

• Fixed calendar date. The same deadline for every LLC — Florida's May 1, Delaware's June 1 franchise tax, an April 15 in several states. Easy to remember, unforgiving if missed.
• Anniversary-based. Tied to the month or date you formed, so every LLC has its own deadline. You need your formation date to know it.
• None at all. Ohio, Missouri, South Carolina, Arizona, and New Mexico charge no recurring LLC report — nothing to track beyond federal taxes.

Whatever the pattern, the report is tied to the entity existing — not to whether it made money. A dormant, zero-revenue LLC still owes it.

Frequently asked questions

When is my LLC annual report due?

It depends entirely on your state. Some states use a fixed calendar date every year (Florida is May 1, Delaware's franchise tax is June 1), while many use your LLC's anniversary — the month or date you originally formed. A handful of states (Ohio, Missouri, South Carolina, Arizona, New Mexico) have no annual report at all. Pick your state above to see the exact rule, the fee, and the late penalty.

What happens if I miss my LLC annual report deadline?

Penalties vary but they're rarely trivial. Florida adds a flat $400 late fee the day after May 1. Delaware charges a $200 penalty plus 1.5% interest per month. Most states eventually administratively dissolve an LLC that keeps ignoring the report — which strips your liability protection until you reinstate. The checker shows your state's specific penalty.

Is an annual report the same as a franchise tax?

Not quite. An annual report is an informational filing (owners, address, agent) usually with a small fee. A franchise tax is a tax for the privilege of operating in the state — flat in Delaware ($400), revenue-based in Texas and California. Some states charge both, some charge one, some charge neither. The tool labels which one your state uses.

Do I still need to file if my LLC made no money?

Almost always yes. The annual report and franchise-tax obligations are tied to the entity existing, not to income. Texas, for example, requires a Public Information Report even when $0 tax is due, and California's $800 franchise tax is owed regardless of revenue. Filing a $0 return or a report is what keeps the LLC in good standing.

What about the BOI report to FinCEN?

As of a March 2025 FinCEN rule, U.S.-formed companies are exempt from the federal Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report — it now applies only to foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. That's separate from your state annual report, which you still owe. We monitor for changes.

This tool is general information, not legal or tax advice, and state rules change. FilingDesk isn't a law firm — confirm your exact deadline with your state before relying on it. Better yet, let us track it: FilingDesk's plan includes annual-report auto-filing so the deadline never sneaks up.