Most U.S. states require LLCs and corporations to file a report (called an annual report, biennial report, or franchise tax report depending on the state) to stay in good standing. Missing this deadline can lead to penalties or administrative dissolution.
What Is Annual Report Filing?
A recurring filing, required by most states, that confirms your business’s current information (address, registered agent, sometimes ownership) is up to date with the state.
Who Is It For?
Any LLC or corporation with an ongoing annual or biennial report requirement in its state of formation.
Why It Matters
Missing this filing is one of the most common reasons a business falls out of good standing or is administratively dissolved by the state.
What Fort Filing Helps With
What’s Included
- Tracking your filing deadline
- Preparation and submission of your annual report
- Confirmation once filed
What’s Not Included
- State filing fees, where charged separately
- Resolving prior-year compliance issues before this year’s filing can be submitted
Requirements
Entity name, state of formation, and confirmation that your registered agent and address information is current.
Important Notes
Fort Filing is not a government agency, law firm, CPA firm, or bank. We assist with the filing and administrative process only; we do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice, and we cannot guarantee government approval or processing timelines.
FAQs
Do all states require an annual report?
No — some states (like New Mexico and Arizona for LLCs) don’t require one, which is why they’re listed as Annual Report Free states in our USA pricing.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Consequences vary by state but can include late fees, loss of good standing, or eventual administrative dissolution.
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