Annual Report or Statement of Information
Most states require that you file an Annual Report to keep company information current with the Secretary of State. This presents one more task and deadline to keep track of.
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- When should I file my Annual Report or Statement of Information?
- Why type of information might appear on the Annual Report or Statement of Information?
- What if I am not actually conducting any business with my corporation or LLC? Do I have to be actively engaged in business to file an Annual Report?
- Do I have to file an Annual Report in states where my company is filed as a foreign entity, or only in my home state?
- What if the information filed on my previous Report has changed since my last filing?
Q: When should I file my Annual Report or Statement of Information?
A: In most states, the initial report is due shortly after the corporation is formed. In addition, for many states, annual reports are filed on each anniversary of the corporation or by some other specific date each year (such as April 15). The applicable filing period for annual reports is typically the calendar month during which the corporation's original Articles of Incorporation were filed and often a few months preceding the corporate anniversary. Failure to timely file the appropriate annual or biennial records could result in a penalty. Keep in mind that the filing times and requirements are not the same for every state, and you should confirm with the state in which you are incorporated. When you use us for your annual report filings, we will automatically check the due dates for you.
Q: Why type of information might appear on the Annual Report or Statement of Information?
A: Information required on annual reports generally includes the following:
- The name and address of the current agent for service of process (i.e., the "Registered Agent" or "Resident Agent");
- The corporation's principal business address
- The names and addresses of the officers, directors, or members; and
- A description of the business activities being conducted.
Q: What if I am not actually conducting any business with my corporation or LLC? Do I have to be actively engaged in business to file an Annual Report?
A: No. In fact, corporations and LLCs are required to file these reports even if they are not actively engaged in business at the time a report is due.
Q: Do I have to file an Annual Report in states where my company is filed as a foreign entity, or only in my home state?
A: Foreign Corporations and LLCs usually have the same annual obligations to the state as domestic entities. Therefore, a corporation or LLC will generally be required to file an Annual Report with any state in which it is registered as a foreign entity, in addition to any annual filings required by the corporation or LLC's home state.
Q: What if the information filed on my previous Report has changed since my last filing?
A: Many states allow changes to the information contained in the last Annual Report or Statement of Information to be made any time outside of the normal filing period by filing an amended Report or Articles of Amendment.
