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When Is My Annual Report Due?
Your annual report due date depends on your state — and sometimes on when your LLC was formed. Most states set a fixed calendar deadline (like April 1 or January 1), while others tie the deadline to your formation anniversary. Log in to your ZenBusiness dashboard to see your exact deadline; Worry-Free Compliance tracks it automatically.
How Due Dates Work
There are two systems states use to set annual report deadlines:
Fixed calendar deadline — your report is due by a specific date every year, regardless of when you formed. For example, Florida's annual report is always due by May 1.
Formation anniversary — your report is due on or around the anniversary of when your LLC was formed. For example, if you formed in March, your annual report is due each March.
A few states require reports every two years (biennial) rather than annually.
Due Dates for Common States
| State | LLC Due Date | Frequency | State Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Within 90 days of formation, then every 2 years by filing month | Biennial | $20 |
| Delaware | June 1 | Annual | $300 |
| Florida | May 1 | Annual | $138.75 |
| Georgia | April 1 | Annual | $50 |
| Illinois | Before your anniversary month | Annual | $75 |
| New York | Biennial — by filing month | Biennial | $9 |
| Ohio | No LLC annual report required | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | No LLC annual report required | — | — |
| Texas | May 15 | Annual | $0 (no fee for LLCs) |
| Washington | Anniversary month | Annual | $60 |
Note: State fees and deadlines change. Always verify your current deadline in your ZenBusiness compliance calendar or directly with your state's Secretary of State website.
States With No Annual Report Requirement
Some states do not require LLCs to file periodic reports. These currently include Ohio and Pennsylvania, though both may have other ongoing compliance requirements. Check with your state or ZenBusiness support if you're unsure.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
Late filings trigger immediate late fees, and extended non-filing can lead to administrative dissolution. See What Happens If I Miss My Annual Report Deadline? for the full breakdown.
How to Find Your Exact Deadline
Fastest way: Log in to app.zenbusiness.com → Compliance — your compliance calendar shows your next annual report due date.
Without ZenBusiness: Search your state's Secretary of State website for "LLC annual report" or "business annual report" filing requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
I just formed my LLC. When is my first annual report due?
It depends on your state. Some states require a report within 30–90 days of formation (like California's initial Statement of Information); most start the clock at your first full year after formation. Log in to your ZenBusiness dashboard to see your first specific deadline — we track it from the moment your LLC is formed.
My annual report says it's due by a date that already passed. Am I in trouble?
Contact ZenBusiness support immediately at (844) 493-6249. We can assess whether late fees have accrued and help you file as quickly as possible to minimize penalties.
Do I need to file an annual report in every state where I'm registered?
Yes. If your LLC is registered in more than one state (your home state plus foreign-qualification states), you have a separate annual report deadline in each state. Each state sets its own due date and fee.
Will ZenBusiness remind me before my annual report is due?
Yes — Worry-Free Compliance subscribers receive advance email reminders before their annual report deadline. If you're not subscribed, you'll need to track the deadline yourself.
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Still need help? Call (844) 493-6249 or email support@zenbusiness.com.