LLC Annual Report in Michigan
When a Michigan LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: Every Michigan LLC (and every foreign LLC authorized in Michigan) must file an annual statement listing its resident agent and registered office by February 15 each year. MCL 450.4207(3); MCL 450.5101(1)(g); LARA, Annual Filings
| Annual report | Every Michigan LLC (and every foreign LLC authorized in Michigan) must file an annual statement listing its resident agent and registered office by February 15 each year. An LLC formed after September 30 does not need to file on the February 15 immediately after its formation. The fee is $25.00 through September 30, 2027, and $15.00 if paid after September 30, 2027. LARA says an LLC that fails to file the annual statement is no longer in good standing after two years, and its name becomes available to other entities. |
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| Registered agent | Each Michigan LLC must continuously maintain a registered office and a resident agent in Michigan. The resident agent may be an individual Michigan resident whose business office or residence is the registered office, or a Michigan or authorized foreign corporation or LLC with a business office at the registered office. To change the resident agent or registered office, file a Certificate of Change of Registered Office and/or Resident Agent (Form 520); the fee is $5.00. |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Michigan?
Every Michigan LLC (and every foreign LLC authorized in Michigan) must file an annual statement listing its resident agent and registered office by February 15 each year. An LLC formed after September 30 does not need to file on the February 15 immediately after its formation. The fee is $25.00 through September 30, 2027, and $15.00 if paid after September 30, 2027. LARA says an LLC that fails to file the annual statement is no longer in good standing after two years, and its name becomes available to other entities.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Michigan?
Each Michigan LLC must continuously maintain a registered office and a resident agent in Michigan. The resident agent may be an individual Michigan resident whose business office or residence is the registered office, or a Michigan or authorized foreign corporation or LLC with a business office at the registered office. To change the resident agent or registered office, file a Certificate of Change of Registered Office and/or Resident Agent (Form 520); the fee is $5.00.
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