Colorado LLC Periodic Report 2026: $25 Fee + 5-Month Filing Window
Quick Answer
Colorado LLCs must file a periodic report each year during their assigned periodic report month (the month the LLC was formed or registered). The fee is $25 — raised from $10 on July 1, 2024 — still one of the lower annual requirements in the country. You can file two months before through two months after your report month with no penalty. Filing is done online through the Colorado Secretary of State. Miss the window and a $50 late penalty applies, your LLC turns noncompliant, then delinquent.
Key Takeaways
- Annual periodic report fee: $25 (raised from $10 on July 1, 2024)
- Due during your periodic report month — file 2 months before to 2 months after, penalty-free
- File online through the Colorado Secretary of State (coloradosos.gov)
- Updates registered agent and principal office address
- Miss the window: $50 late penalty, then noncompliant, then delinquent
- Curing delinquency costs $100 (Statement Curing Delinquency)
| Item | Cost/Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Periodic Report | $25 | Annual fee (raised from $10 on July 1, 2024) |
| Late Filing Penalty | $50 | Added once you miss the report's due date |
| Statement Curing Delinquency | $100 | To restore a delinquent LLC to good standing |
| Articles of Reinstatement | $100 | For an LLC that has been dissolved |
Periodic Report Overview
Colorado requires all LLCs (domestic and foreign) to file an annual periodic report with the Secretary of State. This is Colorado's version of an annual report, and its job is to keep your registered agent and address current in the public record. For a full picture of every cost your LLC carries, see our Colorado LLC taxes and fees guide, and to compare deadlines against other states, see our annual report deadlines hub.
Colorado's Low-Cost Advantage
At $25/year, Colorado still has one of the lower annual report fees in the country — even after the fee rose from $10 to $25 on July 1, 2024. Compare that flat $25 report fee to states that charge far more to stay registered: Massachusetts charges a $500 annual report fee, and California layers an $800 minimum franchise tax on top of its filing. Colorado has no income-based franchise tax of that kind.
Purpose of the Periodic Report
- Confirm your LLC is still active and operating
- Update any changes to your registered agent
- Update your principal office address if changed
- Maintain good standing with the state
Filing Deadline & Window
Your Periodic Report Month
Your periodic report is tied to your periodic report month — the month your LLC was formed or registered in Colorado. You can confirm the exact month on your entity's Summary page on the Secretary of State website, listed as "Periodic report month."
Crucially, Colorado gives you a wide window. Per the Secretary of State, you may file the report two months before through two months after your periodic report month with no penalty. In practice that's a five-month stretch in which you can file penalty-free.
Examples
| Formation Date | Report Month | Penalty-Free Window |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2024 | March | January 1 – May 31 |
| July 1, 2023 | July | May 1 – September 30 |
| December 28, 2025 | December | October 1 – February 28/29 |
Scenario: Say your LLC was formed on June 10, 2024, so June is your report month. The report becomes available to file on April 1, 2026 and stays penalty-free through August 31, 2026. If you don't file by August 31, the $50 late penalty kicks in and your status flips to noncompliant. Set a reminder for April 1 and you'll never be close to that edge.
How to File Online
The easiest way to file your periodic report is online through the Colorado Secretary of State's website:
- Go to the Colorado Secretary of State website
Visit coloradosos.gov and choose "Business, Trademarks, Trade Names" - Search for your LLC
Use the business search to find your LLC by name or ID number - Select "File a Report"
Click on the option to file your periodic report - Review and update information
Verify your LLC's details are current; update if needed - Pay the $25 fee
The portal accepts credit card, debit card, or prepaid account; you pass through three payment pages - Submit and save confirmation
Keep a copy of your confirmation for records
Processing Time: Online periodic reports are typically processed immediately or within 1 business day.
Information Required
The periodic report is straightforward and doesn't require any financial information. You'll need to confirm or update:
Report Contents
- LLC Name: Confirm it's still correct
- Principal Office Address: Update if changed
- Registered Agent: Name and address (update if changed)
- Mailing Address: If different from the principal office
- Email Address: For state notifications about future filings
The registered agent line is the one most owners need to double-check — if your agent has moved or resigned, the periodic report is your chance to correct it. Our Colorado registered agent requirements guide walks through who qualifies and how to update the listing.
Note: Colorado's periodic report does NOT ask for financial information, member names, or ownership percentages. It's simply an administrative update to maintain your LLC's registration.
Late Filing Consequences
Colorado's escalation is status-based, and it follows a fixed timeline. Importantly, Colorado does not charge a per-day or per-month running fine — the cost is a single $50 late penalty, after which the consequence is your LLC's status dropping, not a growing bill.
Timeline of Consequences
- Miss your due date: A $50 late filing penalty is added and your status becomes "Noncompliant." A late report is now due by the end of the second month after your report month.
- Still not filed by that date: Your status changes to "Delinquent."
- To recover from delinquent: File a Statement Curing Delinquency ($100) to return to good standing.
- Delinquent 3+ years: Only then can the Secretary of State file a Statement of Dissolution of Delinquent Entity to dissolve the LLC.
Worked example: If your periodic report month is January, the report is due by March 31. Miss that, and on April 1 your LLC turns Noncompliant with a $50 penalty and a late report due by May 31. Miss May 31, and the status changes to Delinquent. Note one more deadline that catches owners off guard: your original LLC name is reserved for only 400 days from the delinquency date — after that, "delinquent" is appended to your name and the original becomes available for someone else to take.
Impact of Delinquent Status
- LLC is no longer in "good standing"
- Cannot obtain a Certificate of Good Standing (often required for loans, contracts, and opening accounts)
- May lose the right to bring a lawsuit in Colorado courts while delinquent
- Risk of losing your business name to another filer after 400 days
Curing Delinquency & Reinstatement
Colorado treats "curing delinquency" and "reinstatement" as two different paths, and which one applies depends on your LLC's exact status. Most owners who simply missed a report only need the first.
If Your LLC Is Delinquent (Not Dissolved)
- File a Statement Curing Delinquency online
- Pay the $100 fee for that filing
- Confirm current registered agent and address information
Once accepted, the LLC returns to good standing immediately. You do not separately re-file every past year's periodic report — the Statement Curing Delinquency is the single filing that restores you.
If Your LLC Has Been Dissolved
If the LLC was already dissolved (for example, after three or more years delinquent, when the state files a Statement of Dissolution of Delinquent Entity), you instead file Articles of Reinstatement, which also carries a $100 fee.
Added Requirements for Long-Lapsed Entities
Under House Bill 24-1137, if your LLC has been delinquent for 5 years or longer (or dissolved for 2 years or longer), the Secretary of State now requires extra anti-fraud paperwork along with the filing: the statement submitted under penalty of perjury, a signed affidavit of authority, and a government-issued photo ID for the signer. The office reviews and can accept or reject the submission, so build in extra time.
Prevention is best: A $25 report filed on time is far cheaper and simpler than a $100 cure plus the $50 late penalty you'd have already incurred. Set a reminder for the first day your filing window opens — two months before your report month — and file then. For everything else your Colorado LLC has to stay on top of, see our Colorado LLC compliance hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long can my LLC stay delinquent before it's dissolved?
Official Source
For the most up-to-date information, always verify requirements with the official Colorado Secretary of State website:
https://www.coloradosos.govImportant Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. LLC requirements, fees, and deadlines change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's Secretary of State office before making business decisions.
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