LLC Annual Report in Illinois
When a Illinois LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: Illinois LLCs (and foreign LLCs admitted in Illinois) file an annual report with the Secretary of State within the 60 days before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month. 805 ILCS 180/50-1(b), 50-10(b)(11), 50-15
| Annual report | Illinois LLCs (and foreign LLCs admitted in Illinois) file an annual report with the Secretary of State within the 60 days before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month. The fee is $75 (plus $50 for each series with a certificate of designation). An LLC that has not filed before the first day of its anniversary month is declared delinquent and not in good standing; if it still has not filed by the first day of the second month after the anniversary month, the penalty is $100, plus $100 for each year or part of a year beginning with the second year of delinquency. |
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| Registered agent | Every Illinois LLC must appoint and keep a registered agent in Illinois: either an individual who lives in Illinois or an entity authorized to transact business in Illinois. The registered office must be in Illinois, have a street address (a P.O. box alone is not accepted), and be the same as the agent's business address. Filing a change of registered agent or registered office costs $25. |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Illinois?
Illinois LLCs (and foreign LLCs admitted in Illinois) file an annual report with the Secretary of State within the 60 days before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month. The fee is $75 (plus $50 for each series with a certificate of designation). An LLC that has not filed before the first day of its anniversary month is declared delinquent and not in good standing; if it still has not filed by the first day of the second month after the anniversary month, the penalty is $100, plus $100 for each year or part of a year beginning with the second year of delinquency.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Illinois?
Every Illinois LLC must appoint and keep a registered agent in Illinois: either an individual who lives in Illinois or an entity authorized to transact business in Illinois. The registered office must be in Illinois, have a street address (a P.O. box alone is not accepted), and be the same as the agent's business address. Filing a change of registered agent or registered office costs $25.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.