State compliance
State filings and annual reports for your U.S. LLC
Your LLC answers to its state as well as the IRS. We file your annual reports, franchise tax, and state returns so the company stays in good standing.
Starting from $100 + state fee
Three kinds of state filing
- Annual report. A short yearly filing with the state where the company was formed, with a state fee. It keeps the company active on the state's records.
- Franchise tax. A yearly charge some states make simply for the company existing there, whether or not it earned anything.
- State tax return. A return that reports income to a state. It is needed only when the business operates or earns income in that state.
These are separate from your federal filing. A company can be up to date with the IRS and still fall out of good standing with its state.
What popular states require
These are the states most owners abroad choose. State fees change from time to time, so we confirm the current amount when we quote.
Wyoming
Annual report · due each yearDue by the first day of the month the company was formed. The state charges an annual license tax with the report.
Delaware
Annual tax · due June 1LLCs pay a flat annual tax by June 1 and file no annual report. Corporations file an annual report with franchise tax by March 1.
New Mexico
No annual report for LLCsNew Mexico does not require LLCs to file an annual report, which is one reason owners abroad choose it. The federal filing still applies.
Florida
Annual report · January 1 to May 1Filed between January 1 and May 1 each year. The state adds a late fee after May 1.
Formed somewhere else? We file in other states too, including California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Massachusetts.
How we handle it
- Confirm what your state requiresWe check your formation state and any state where the business operates.
- Prepare and fileWe complete the report or return and submit it to the state.
- Pay on your behalf, on requestYou fund the state fee or tax, and we make the payment for you.
- Remind you next yearState due dates are tracked alongside your federal deadline.
Pricing
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Wyoming annual reportDue each year by the first day of the month your company was formed. | $100 + state fee |
| Delaware annual LLC tax / franchise taxLLCs: due June 1. Corporations: due March 1. | $100 + state fee |
| Florida annual reportDue each year between January 1 and May 1. | $100 + state fee |
| New Mexico LLCsNew Mexico does not require an annual report from LLCs. Your federal filing still applies. | Nothing to file |
| Annual report, any other state | $100 + state fee |
| State Business Tax ReturnPer state. The state tax owed is paid separately by you. | From $100 |
| State Individual Tax ReturnPer state. The state tax owed is paid separately by you. | From $100 |
| State payment on your behalfWe submit your state fee or tax payment directly to the state for you. | On request |
State fees and any state tax owed are paid separately by you. See all pricing.
Common questions
Is an annual report the same as a tax return?
No. An annual report is a short yearly filing with the state where your company was formed. It confirms details such as the company's address and registered agent and comes with a state fee. A tax return reports income. Many LLCs owe an annual report even when they owe no tax.
What happens if I miss my state filing?
States charge late fees, and after a period of non-filing they can dissolve the company or mark it as not in good standing. That can cause problems with banks and payment providers.
Who pays the state fee?
You do. State fees and any state tax owed are separate from our filing fee. On request, we make the payment to the state on your behalf.
My state is not listed. Can you still help?
Yes. We check the rules for your state and file what is due.
Keep your LLC in good standing
Tell us your state and formation date. We will confirm what is due and when, with a clear quote.