Required Filings & Deadlines

Business filing deadlines depend on your business structure, state, and the reports your business must file. These questions explain how to identify your filing deadlines, which filings are typically required each year, and why requirements vary from state to state.

• How do I know my business filing deadlines?
• Do filing deadlines differ by state?
• What business filings are required each year?

Many businesses must file annual or periodic reports to remain in good standing with their state. These questions explain when annual reports are due, what filings LLCs typically need to complete, and whether your business is required to file them.

• When are annual business reports due?
• What annual filings does my LLC need to complete?
• Do all businesses need to file annual reports?

Keeping your business registration current is an important part of maintaining compliance. These questions explain when your registration may need to be renewed, how the renewal process works, and what can happen if you miss the deadline.

• How do I renew my business registration?
• When does my business registration expire?
• What happens if I forget to renew my business registration?

Some states require businesses to pay a franchise tax for the privilege of operating or being registered there. These questions explain what franchise tax is, which states impose it, how it may be calculated, and how it differs from income tax.

• What is franchise tax for businesses?
• Which states require franchise taxes?
• How is franchise tax calculated?
• What is the difference between franchise tax and income tax?

Missing a required business filing can lead to penalties, loss of good standing, or administrative dissolution in some states. These questions explain what happens after a missed deadline and how to get your business back into compliance.

• What happens if I miss a business filing deadline?
• How do I fix a late business filing?
• Can I file an annual report after the deadline?
• Can my LLC be dissolved for missed filings?

Keeping your business in good standing is essential for maintaining legal compliance. These questions explain what good standing means, how to check your status, and how to restore it if your business falls out of compliance.

• What does “good standing” mean for a business?
• How do I check if my business is in good standing?
• What happens if my business falls out of good standing?
• How do I restore my business to good standing?

If your business has been dissolved or lost its good standing, reinstatement may allow you to restore its legal status. These questions explain when reinstatement is available, how the process works, and what you may need to file.

• What does business reinstatement mean?
• How do I reinstate a dissolved LLC?
• Can I reinstate my business after missing annual filings?
• How long do I have to reinstate my business?
• What documents are needed for business reinstatement?