Wisconsin LLC Annual Report 2026: Due Dates, Fees & Filing Guide

Due Date and Frequency

The Annual Report is an annual obligation — filed once per year. There is no biennial option in Wisconsin. Every LLC, regardless of size, revenue, or activity level, must file every year to maintain good standing.

The DFI typically sends reminder notices to the registered agent's address and/or email on file. However, receipt of a reminder is not a prerequisite for the filing obligation. It is your LLC's responsibility to file on time regardless of whether a reminder is received. Mark March 31 on your business calendar every year.

Annual Report Fee: $25 Domestic / $65 Foreign

Wisconsin charges two different annual report fees depending on your LLC type:

Wisconsin's $25 annual report fee for domestic LLCs is among the lowest in the Midwest. Compare to Illinois ($75), Iowa ($30), or Michigan (no annual report for LLCs, but a biennial statement required). The $65 foreign LLC annual report is higher but still competitive with most neighboring states.

What Information Is Required

The Wisconsin Annual Report requires you to confirm or update the following information:

• Registered Agent: The name and physical Wisconsin street address of your registered agent. If your agent has changed or their address has changed, update it here.
• Principal Office Address: The main business address of your LLC. This does not need to be a Wisconsin address — it can be anywhere in the world — but it must be a physical address, not a PO Box.
• Member or Manager Names and Addresses: For member-managed LLCs, list all members. For manager-managed LLCs, list all managers. Include their names and mailing addresses.
• Effective Date of Changes (if any): If you are reporting changes to registered agent, address, or management since last year, note when those changes took effect.

You are not required to submit financial statements, revenue figures, tax information, employee counts, or details about your business operations. The Annual Report is purely an administrative confirmation and update filing.

Step-by-Step: How to File the Annual Report Online

Filing your Wisconsin LLC Annual Report online takes about 10 minutes. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. Go to dfi.wisconsin.gov
   Navigate to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions website. Select "Business Entity Search" or go directly to the business filing portal.
2. Search for your LLC
   Enter your LLC's name or registration number in the search field. Select your LLC from the results. Confirm this is your entity before proceeding.
3. Select "File Annual Report"
   On your LLC's detail page, you will see an option to file the Annual Report. Click it to begin the filing process. The system will pre-populate your current information from DFI records.
4. Review and update your information
   Confirm or update: registered agent name and address, principal office address, and member/manager names and addresses. Make any necessary corrections before proceeding.
5. Submit and pay the fee
   Review your information one final time, then pay the $25 fee (domestic) or $65 fee (foreign) by credit or debit card. The DFI accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
6. Save your confirmation
   After payment, you will receive immediate online confirmation that your Annual Report was accepted. Print or save this confirmation as proof of filing. The DFI will also update your LLC's status to reflect the current year's filing.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline

Missing the March 31 Annual Report deadline triggers a cascade of consequences:

The $10/month late fee means that filing just 3 months late costs $30 extra (on top of the $25 annual report fee). This is avoidable — set a calendar reminder for March 15 each year as a prompt to file before the March 31 deadline.

How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Wisconsin

If your Wisconsin LLC has been administratively dissolved, reinstatement is possible. Here is the general process:

1. File all overdue Annual Reports
   You must bring all missed Annual Reports current. Pay the $25 fee for each year missed, plus the $10/month late fees that have accrued.
2. File an Application for Reinstatement
   Submit the reinstatement application to the DFI and pay the applicable reinstatement fee. Contact the DFI directly for the current fee schedule, as reinstatement costs can vary.
3. Confirm your registered agent is current
   Ensure your registered agent information is accurate and up to date at the time of reinstatement filing.
4. Await DFI approval
   The DFI will review your reinstatement application and, if all requirements are met, restore your LLC to good standing. You will receive written confirmation of reinstatement.

Note that during the period of dissolution, your LLC could not legally enter contracts or sue in Wisconsin courts. Any contracts entered during the dissolved period may be voidable. If significant business was conducted during dissolution, consult a Wisconsin business attorney about potential exposure.

For more on staying in compliance, see: Wisconsin Registered Agent Requirements 2026 and Wisconsin LLC Taxes and Fees 2026. If you operate in Wisconsin as an out-of-state LLC, see: Wisconsin Foreign LLC Registration 2026.