Initial Report Requirements by State

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Hi, I’m John Beck, with Harbor Compliance, and today I’m talking about annual reports. Annual reports are required filings to maintain a business entity's good standing with the secretary of state. With a few exceptions, annual reports are not complex. They generally contain basic information about a company such as its principal address, registered agent, and officers and directors. Some states have more complex filings though. When annual reports are paired with another filing, such as a business license in Nevada, or a tax return in Maryland or Texas it becomes more complex. The real challenge with annual reports lies in determining the due dates and remembering to file each year. Sounds simple enough, but since every state has different requirements and filing deadlines, organizations that have multiple entities registered in various states all too commonly miss a filing and subsequently lose good standing. While some states send a postcard by mail as a reminder, solely relying on these reminders is not advised. Keeping track of due dates that are staggered throughout the year increases the chances of a missed filing, and subsequent loss of good standing. And if you are looking to take all of the tracking and filing off your plate, and get peace of mind that you never miss a filing, look no further than our Managed Annual Report Service. Our advanced software determines your due dates and our experts complete your filings each year to keep your business compliant. Click the download link for a copy of our guide, or click the service link to speak to someone. As always, feel free to reach out anytime should we be of help. Thanks for watching.

Initial reports are information updates due to the secretary of state after you form or register a business entity, such as an LLC, corporation, or nonprofit. Due dates vary by state, but often fall within 90 days of registration.

Currently, only a handful of states have initial report requirements, which makes them easy to overlook. Filing your initial report on time helps you protect the good standing of your newly registered entity.

In addition to initial reports, almost all states require entities to submit annual reports to maintain good standing in perpetuity.

You can quickly navigate to the specific initial report requirements for your corporation, LLC, or nonprofit on this page. Our handy reference table will provide you with the initial report due dates and filing fees for each entity type in every state.

With little consistency across jurisdictions, tracking deadlines and filing on time presents a challenge for organizations of all sizes. We offer Managed Annual Report Service to offload your initial and annual reports. We track your due dates and file on time, every time.

Alabama

Not required



Alaska

Domestic Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Enter your entity number then click 'Print Form'

Filing Method:

Mail or Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 6 months of incorporation.

Law:

Alaska Stat. § 10.06.811

Domestic Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Enter your entity number then click 'Print Form'

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 6 months of incorporation.

Law:

Alaska Stat. § 10.20.630

Domestic Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Form:

Enter your entity number then click 'Print Form'

Filing Method:

Mail or Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 6 months of receiving a form from the Department of Commerce.

Law:

Alaska Stat. § 10.50.760

Foreign Initial Report for Corporations:

Not required



Foreign corporations do not file initial reports.

More information: Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

Foreign Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required



Foreign nonprofit corporations do not file initial reports.

More information: Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

Foreign Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Not required



Foreign limited liability companies do not file initial reports.

More information: Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

Arizona

Not required



Arkansas

Not required



California

Domestic Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division
Form:

SI-100

Filing Method:

Mail, in-person, or online.

Agency Fee:

$20

Turnaround:

Online version is filed in 1 business day.

Due:

You must file an initial report within 90 days of incorporation. 

Law:

California Corporations Code section 6210 

Penalties:

Failure to file this Statement of Information by the due date may result in the assessment of a $50.00 penalty. 

Notes:
  • We recommend filing online.
  • Every domestic nonprofit corporation formed to manage a common interest development under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (for example, a homeowners’ association) must also file a Statement By Common Interest Development Association (Form SI-CID) together with the biennial Statement of Information.
  • Original signatures are not required.

Foreign Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division
Form:

SI-550

Filing Method:

Mail, in-person, or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Turnaround:

Online version is filed in 1 business day.

Due:

Every foreign corporation must file a Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State within 90 days after the filing of its initial Statement and Designation. 

Law:

California Corporations Code section 2117 

Penalties:

Failure to file this Statement of Information by the due date will result in the assessment of a $250.00 penalty. 

Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division
Form:

SI-550

Filing Method:

Mail, in-person, or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Turnaround:

~1 business day online. See current processing times.

Due:

You must file an initial report within 90 days of incorporation.

Law:

California Corp. Code § 1502

Notes:
  • We recommend filing online.
  • Every publicly traded corporation also must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement (Form SI-PT) annually, within 150 days after the end of its fiscal year.
  • Original signatures are not required.

Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division
Form:

Form LLC-12: Statement of Information for a Limited Liability Company

Filing Method:

Mail, in-person, or online.

Agency Fee:

$20

Turnaround:

~1 business day online. See current processing times.

Due:

Within 90 days of incorporation or qualification. 

Law:

California Corp. Code § 17702.09

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Not required
Penalties:

$250 penalty fee.

Notes:
  • We recommend filing online.
  • Original signatures are not required.

Initial Report for Professional Corporations:

Agency:California Secretary of State - Business Programs Division
Form:

SI-550

Filing Method:

Mail, in-person, or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Turnaround:

~1 business day online. See current processing times.

Due:

You must file an initial report within 90 days of incorporation.

Law:

California Corp. Code § 1502

Notes:
  • We recommend filing online.
  • Every publicly traded corporation also must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement (Form SI-PT) annually, within 150 days after the end of its fiscal year.
  • Original signatures are not required.

Colorado

Not required



Connecticut

Domestic Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division
Form:

Organization and First Report

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Within 90 days of the filing date of the Certificate of Incorporation.

Domestic Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division
Form:

Organization and First Report

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Within 90 days of the filing date of the Certificate of Incorporation.

Law:

Connecticut General Statutes § 33-953

Domestic Initial Report for Professional Corporations:

Agency:Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division
Form:

Organization and First Report

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Within 90 days of the filing date of the Certificate of Incorporation.

Law:

Connecticut General Statutes § 33-953.

Foreign Initial Report for Corporations:

Not required



Foreign corporations do not file initial reports.

More information: Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division

Foreign Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required



Foreign nonprofit corporations do not file initial reports.

More information: Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division

Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Not required



Limited liability companies do not file initial reports.

More information: Connecticut Secretary of State - Commercial Recording Division

Delaware

Not required



District of Columbia

Not required



Florida

Not required



Georgia

Domestic Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Georgia Secretary of State
Form:

Initial Annual Registration

Filing Method:

Mail or Online

Agency Fee:

$30

Due:

Within 90 days of incorporation.

Law:

O.C.G.A. § 14-3-1622

Domestic Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:Georgia Secretary of State
Form:

You may file online or print the Annual Registration Form and mail it in. To print an AR form, login then locate the Business Filing tab in the column titled “Reports" or use the business lookup page.

Filing Method:

Mail or Online.

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Initial report is due within 90 days of incorporation.

Law:

Georgia Code § 14-2-1622.

Penalties:

$25 late fee, administrative dissolution.

Notes:
  • Anyone with authority may file.

Foreign Initial Report for Corporations:

Not required



Foreign corporations do not file initial reports.

More information: Georgia Secretary of State

Foreign Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required



Foreign nonprofit corporations do not file initial reports.

More information: Georgia Secretary of State

Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Not required



Limited liability companies do not file initial reports.

More information: Georgia Secretary of State

Hawaii

Not required



Idaho

Not required



Illinois

Not required



Indiana

Not required



Iowa

Not required



Kansas

Not required



Kentucky

Not required



Louisiana

Domestic Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division
Form:

Supplemental Initial Report

Agency Fee:

Included in the incorporation or foreign qualification fee.

Notes:

The initial report should be attached when filing articles of organization.

Foreign Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Not required



Foreign limited liability companies do not file initial reports.

More information: Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division

Initial Report for Corporations:

Not required



Corporations no longer file initial reports.

More information: Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division

Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required



Nonprofit corporations no longer file initial reports.

More information: Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division

Maine

Not required



Maryland

Not required



Massachusetts

Not required



Michigan

Not required



Minnesota

Not required



Mississippi

Not required



Missouri

Domestic Initial Report for Close Corporations:

Agency:Missouri Secretary of State - Corporations Division
Form:

Find your company record to print your registration report form.

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$20 online. $45 mail.

Due:

Within 30 days of registration/authorization.

Law:

Missouri Statutes § 351.120.1.

Penalties:

$15 per 30 days late.

Notes:
  • Anyone with authority may file.
  • Original signatures are not required.
  • You may elect to convert from an annual to biennial report during any odd-numbered year.
  • While the report is officially due within 30 days of registration, the standard practice of the Secretary of State has been to extend this due date to within 3 months after the end of the month of registration.

Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:Missouri Secretary of State - Corporations Division
Form:

Find your company record to print your registration report form.

Filing Method:

Mail or Online.

Agency Fee:

$20 online. $45 mail.

Due:

Within 30 days of registration/authorization.

Law:

Missouri Statutes § 351.120.1.

Penalties:

$15 per 30 days late.

Notes:
  • Anyone with authority may file.
  • Original signatures are not required.
  • You may elect to convert from an annual to biennial report during any odd-numbered year.
  • While the report is officially due within 30 days of registration, the standard practice of the Secretary of State has been to extend this due date to within 3 months after the end of the month of registration.

Initial Report for Professional Corporations:

Agency:Missouri Secretary of State - Corporations Division
Form:

Find your company record to print your registration report form.

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$20 online. $45 mail.

Due:

Within 30 days of registration/authorization.

Law:

Missouri Statutes § 351.120.1.

Penalties:

$15 per 30 days late.

Notes:
  • Anyone with authority may file.
  • Original signatures are not required.
  • You may elect to convert from an annual to biennial report during any odd-numbered year.
  • While the report is officially due within 30 days of registration, the standard practice of the Secretary of State has been to extend this due date to within 3 months after the end of the month of registration.

Montana

Not required



Nebraska

Not required



Nevada

Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:Nevada Secretary of State
Form:
  1. Initial/Annual List of Officers and Directors - Nonprofit Corporation.  This form also serves as your Nevada State Business License Application.
  2. (Optional) Nevada State Business License Exemption
  3. (Optional) Charitable Solicitation Registration Statement
Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50 (+$200 business license fee unless you have 501(c) exemption) + optional $125-$1,000 expedite fee

Turnaround:

~1 week. ~24 hours for $125 expedite fee. ~2 hours for $500 expedite fee. ~1 hour for $1,000 expedite fee.

Due:

Initial reports must be filed at the time of incorporation or foreign qualification.

Law:

NRS § 82.523

Notes:

Solicitation registration is a new requirement effective January 1, 2014. You must file this attachment if your nonprofit will solicit donations in Nevada.

You can file for an exemption from obtaining a Nevada business license only after obtaining 501(c) recognition. Most new nonprofits will need to apply for a business license and pay the non-refundable $200 licensing fee in their first year. When you renew the following year, you can file for exemption if you obtained 501(c) recognition.

Your canceled check constitutes a certificate to transact business. 

Form preparation notes:

  • Anyone with authority may file online. An officer must sign a paper form.
  • Original signatures are not required.
  • The exemption form must be notarized.

Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:Nevada Secretary of State
Form:

Initial/Annual List of Officers and Directors - Profit Corporation

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Based on the value of current authorized stock. The minimum fee is $175 (Plus $500 for the business license fee.)

Due:

Initial reports must be filed at the time of incorporation or foreign qualification.

Law:

NRS § 78.150.

Notes:
  • Anyone with authority may file online. An officer must sign a paper form.
  • Original signatures are not required.

Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Nevada Secretary of State
Form:

Initial/Annual List of Managers or Members

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$125 (Plus $200 for the business license fee.)

Due:

Initial reports must be filed with the articles of organization or foreign qualification.

Law:

  NRS § 86.263

Notes:
  • Anyone with authority may file online. A manager must sign the paper form.
  • Original signatures are not required.

New Hampshire

Not required



New Jersey

Not required



New Mexico

Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:New Mexico Secretary of State - Business Services Division
Form:

Initial Report available online only.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Due:

The initial report is due within 30 days of the date on which its certificate of incorporation or certificate of authority was issued by the commission.

Law:

53-8-83 NMSA 1978

Penalties:

$10 late fee.

Notes:
  • An officer must file.

Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:New Mexico Secretary of State - Business Services Division
Form:

Online only.

Filing Method:

Online (paper forms are no longer accepted).

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

You must file an initial report within 30 days of incorporation or qualification. 

Law:

New Mexico Statutes § 53-5-2. 

Penalties:

$200 late fee.

Notes:
  • An officer must file.

New York

Not required



North Carolina

Not required



North Dakota

Not required



Ohio

Not required



Oklahoma

Not required



Oregon

Not required



Pennsylvania

Not required



Puerto Rico

Initial Report for Corporations:

Not required



Corporations do not file initial reports.

Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Not required



Limited liability companies do not file initial reports.

Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required



Nonprofit corporations do not file initial reports.

Rhode Island

Not required



South Carolina

Domestic Initial Report for Close Corporations:

Agency:South Carolina Department of Revenue
Form:

Form CL-1: Initial Annual Report of Corporations

Agency Fee:

Included in the cost of formation, $25.

Due:

At the time of formation.

Penalties:

Late filing of this return will incur a delinquent penalty of 5% per month not to exceed 25%. 

Domestic Initial Report for Close Professional Corporations:

Agency:South Carolina Department of Revenue
Form:

Form CL-1: Initial Annual Report of Corporations

Agency Fee:

Included in the cost of formation, $25.

Due:

At the time of formation.

Penalties:

Late filing of this return will incur a delinquent penalty of 5% per month not to exceed 25%. 

Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:South Carolina Department of Revenue
Form:

Form CL-1: Initial Annual Report of Corporations

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Included in the cost of formation, $25.

Due:

At the time of formation.

Law:

S.C. Code of Laws § 33-31-202 

Penalties:

Late filing of this return will incur a delinquent penalty of 5% per month not to exceed 25%. 

Notes:

Most nonprofits do not need to file an initial report. Only political associations are required to file.

Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:South Carolina Department of Revenue
Form:

Form CL-1: Initial Annual Report of Corporations

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Included in the cost of formation.

Due:

The initial report for a domestic or foreign South Carolina corporation (including a professional corporation) is filed at the same time of formation or foreign qualification.

Law:

South Carolina Code § 12-20-40.

South Dakota

Not required



Tennessee

Not required



Texas

Not required



Utah

Not required



Vermont

Not required



Virginia

Not required



Washington

Domestic Initial Report for Corporations:

Agency:Washington Secretary of State - Corporations Division
Form:

Use the form the secretary mailed to you with your formation certificate or file online.

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$10 application fee + $20 online filing fee.

Due:

Within 120 days of incorporation or qualification.

Law:

RCW 23B.16.220.

Domestic Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:Washington Secretary of State - Corporations Division
Form:

Use the form the secretary mailed to you with your formation certificate or file online.

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$10 application fee + $20 online filing fee.

Due:

Within 120 days of formation or qualification.

Law:

RCW 23B.16.220

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Not required

Foreign Initial Report for Corporations:

Not required



Foreign corporations do not file initial reports.

More information: Washington Secretary of State - Corporations Division

Foreign Initial Report for Limited Liability Companies:

Not required



Foreign limited liability companies do not file initial reports.

More information: Washington Secretary of State - Corporations Division

Initial Report for Nonprofit Corporations:

Not required



Nonprofit corporations do not file initial reports.

More information: Washington Secretary of State - Corporations Division

West Virginia

Not required



Wisconsin

Not required



Wyoming

Not required



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