Updated for 2026 • State-by-State Compliance Guides

LLC ComplianceMade Simple

State-by-state guides for LLC annual reports, registered agent requirements, taxes, and compliance deadlines. Everything you need to keep your business in good standing.

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What We Cover

Comprehensive guides on every aspect of LLC compliance

LLC Taxes & Fees

Annual report fees, franchise taxes, and state-specific tax obligations for your LLC.

Registered Agents

Requirements, responsibilities, and whether you can serve as your own registered agent.

Foreign LLC

How to register your LLC to do business in states other than where you formed.

Penalties

Late fees, administrative dissolution risks, and how to stay compliant.

Quick Fee Comparison

Compare annual LLC compliance costs across all 18 states

StateFormation FeeAnnual ReportReport DeadlineFranchise Tax
North Carolina$125$200April 15 each yearNo
Indiana$95$32Anniversary month of LLC formation (biennial)No
Tennessee$300$300April 1 each yearYes
Ohio$99NoneNo annual report required for domestic LLCsNo
New York$200$9Anniversary month of LLC formation (biennial)Yes
California$70$20Within 90 days of formation, then every two years during the applicable filing periodYes
Texas$300NoneMay 15 each year (franchise tax and Public Information Report)Yes
Florida$125$138.75May 1 each yearNo
Georgia$100$50April 1 each yearNo
Michigan$50$25February 15 each yearNo
Arizona$50NoneNo annual report requiredNo
Colorado$50$10Anniversary month of formation each yearNo
Delaware$90$300June 1 each yearYes
Wyoming$100$60First day of the LLC's anniversary month each yearNo
Illinois$150$75Before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month each yearYes
Pennsylvania$125$70Every 10 years — due by December 31 of each decennial year (2031, 2041, etc.)No
New Jersey$125$75Last day of the LLC's anniversary month each yearYes
Massachusetts$500$500Anniversary date of LLC formation each yearYes
Virginia$100$50Last day of the month the LLC was organized or registered (anniversary month) each yearNo
Washington$200$60Last day of the LLC's formation anniversary month each yearNo
Maryland$100$300April 15 each yearNo
Nevada$225$350Last day of the LLC's formation anniversary month each yearNo
Wisconsin$130$25By March 31 each yearNo
Minnesota$155NoneDecember 31 each yearNo
Connecticut$120$80Last day of the anniversary month of formationNo

Important Notice

This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. LLC requirements and fees change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's Secretary of State office before making business decisions. Last updated: January 2026.