Michigan LLC Annual Statement 2026: Due Date, Fee & Filing Guide

Michigan LLC Annual Statement Overview

Every Michigan LLC — whether domestic (formed in MI) or foreign (formed elsewhere but registered to do business in Michigan) — must file an annual statement with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Michigan calls this filing an "annual statement" rather than the more common "annual report," but the purpose is the same: it keeps your LLC's information current in the state's business registry.

Michigan uses a single fixed deadline for all LLCs — February 15 every year — rather than the anniversary-based system used by states like Connecticut or New York. The fee is $25, one of the lowest in the country, and the entire process can be completed online in under 10 minutes.

Due Date: February 15 Every Year

Your Michigan LLC annual statement is due by February 15 every year, regardless of the month your LLC was originally formed. The deadline is the same for every Michigan LLC.

LARA typically mails preprinted annual statement forms to each LLC's registered office address in January, but you do not need to wait for the form to arrive. Online filing through LARA's COFS portal is faster, and you can file at any point between January 1 and February 15.

Michigan LLC Annual Statement Fee: $25

The Michigan LLC annual statement fee is $25 per year for both domestic and foreign LLCs. This is one of the lowest annual maintenance fees in the United States — for comparison, Massachusetts charges LLCs a minimum of $500 per year, California charges an $800 minimum franchise tax, and even neighboring Illinois charges $75. Michigan's low $25 fee is part of why its overall LLC maintenance cost ranks among the most affordable in the Midwest.

Payment is accepted online by credit card or e-check through the LARA Corporations Online Filing System (COFS). If you file by mail using the preprinted form, payment can be made by check or money order payable to "State of Michigan."

Notably, Michigan does not charge a late fee. If you miss the February 15 deadline, you can still file the annual statement and pay only the $25 fee — there is no penalty surcharge. However, continued non-filing has more serious consequences (see "What Happens If You Miss the Deadline" below).

What Information Is Required on the Michigan Annual Statement

The Michigan LLC annual statement requires the following information:

• LLC name and entity ID number — As registered with LARA
• Resident agent name — The current registered agent for service of process
• Registered office address — A Michigan street address (no PO boxes)
• Mailing address — If different from the registered office
• Authorized signature — Electronic signature of a member, manager, or authorized person

Most of this information is pre-populated from the prior year's filing or your original Articles of Organization. When you file online, you simply confirm each field is still accurate — or update anything that has changed during the year, such as a new resident agent or office address.

How to File the Michigan LLC Annual Statement Online

1. Visit michigan.gov/lara — Go to michigan.gov/lara and navigate to "Corporations Online Filing System" (COFS) under the Corporations Division.
2. Search for your LLC — Enter your LLC's name or entity ID number to pull up your business record. The entity ID is on your Articles of Organization or any prior annual statement form.
3. Select "File Annual Statement" — Choose the annual statement filing option for the current year.
4. Review and update information — Confirm your resident agent, registered office address, and mailing address. Update anything that has changed.
5. Sign electronically — An authorized member, manager, or agent signs the annual statement electronically.
6. Pay the $25 fee — Pay online by credit card or e-check. You will receive immediate email confirmation of your filing, and the LARA database is updated within 1-2 business days.

What Happens If You Miss the Michigan Annual Statement Deadline

Michigan is unusual among U.S. states in that it does not charge a late filing fee for missed annual statements. If you miss February 15, you can still file at any time during the year and pay only the $25 fee. There is no penalty surcharge.

However, missing annual statements has a more serious long-term consequence: administrative dissolution. Under Michigan law, LARA may dissolve an LLC that fails to file annual statements for two consecutive years.

Administrative dissolution means:

• Your LLC loses its legal authority to transact business in Michigan
• Your LLC name may become available for other businesses to register
• Members may lose the liability protection of the LLC structure
• Contracts and legal actions in Michigan courts may be challenged
• Banks and creditors may revoke business banking and credit privileges

Because Michigan does not impose a late fee, the strongest incentive to file on time is preserving your good standing. Set a recurring January reminder so you never get close to the two-year dissolution threshold.

How to Reinstate a Michigan LLC After Dissolution

If your Michigan LLC has been administratively dissolved for missed annual statements, restoration to good standing is available. The process is called "restoration" rather than "reinstatement," but it works the same way. To restore:

1. File all overdue annual statements and pay the $25 fee for each year missed
2. File a Certificate of Restoration of Good Standing with LARA
3. Pay the $50 restoration fee
4. Confirm your resident agent and registered office address are current and accurate
5. Receive confirmation from LARA that your LLC has been restored to active status

Once restored, your LLC regains all rights and legal authority as if dissolution had not occurred. Restoration is retroactive — meaning your LLC's formation date and history remain intact, and no new formation is required.