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Annual Reports

All states require some sort of reporting duty for their business entities. You will be subject to state fines and penalties if you do not comply with their rules. It is important to be informed, compliant, and on time with your filing requirements.

What is an Annual Report?

An annual report is a collective report that details activities throughout the year prior. The purpose of an annual report is to inform potential investors,  shareholders, government agencies, and the filing office, with information about the operations and financial performance. You will file in accordance with the requirements of your state.

What Documents are Required in Your Annual Report?

All public companies, regardless of entity type, require that you file according to the rules enacted by the state you were incorporated in. This requirement will start once you become incorporated and will end when Articles of Dissolution or Articles of Withdrawal are filed in the presiding state.

Depending on your state requirements further, documentation may possibly be needed. Overall, the minimum information required includes:

  • The company's legal name
  • The principal office address in the state, if any
  • The principal office address wherever located
  • The registered agent’s name
  • The registered office address
  • The names and business addresses of directors and officers (for a corporation), managers and members (for an LLC), or partners (for an LP or LLP)

When Should I File My Annual Report?

Most states require a report to be filed annually. This is done either on a pre-determined date for all entities in the state or on the anniversary of the business's formation. Some states, like those listed below, don't require annual filings. 

C Corporation Annual Report List by State:

  • Ohio, Oklahoma, and  South Carolina do not require a filing
  • Pennsylvania requires a report every 10 years
  • Alaska, Indiana, Iowa, New Mexico, Nebraska, Washington DC, and New York are biennial
  • States vary on due dates as well (anniversary month or set day of the year

LLC Annual Report List by State:

  • Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, and  South Carolina, do not require a filing
  • Pennsylvania requires a report every 10 years
  • Alaska, California, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, New York,  and Washington DC, are biennial
  • States vary on due dates as well (anniversary month or set day of the year)

How Do I File My Annual Report?

To file your annual report you can go to your state's website and file. You can submit by mail or online, some states send you a notice when your filing date is coming up so you do not miss your reporting deadline.

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