LLC Annual Report in Wisconsin
When a Wisconsin LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: A Wisconsin LLC files an annual report with DFI each year after the year it registered, during the calendar quarter in which its registration anniversary falls (due March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31). Wisconsin DFI, Business Entity FAQs (Annual Report); Business Entity Fees; Wis. Stat. § 183.0122(2)(a)17.-18.
| Annual report | A Wisconsin LLC files an annual report with DFI each year after the year it registered, during the calendar quarter in which its registration anniversary falls (due March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31). The fee is $25.00 online or $40.00 on paper. Foreign LLCs file during the first calendar quarter (due March 31); fee $65.00 online or $80.00 on paper. An LLC that does not file becomes delinquent and, if not cured for an extended period, risks administrative dissolution. |
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| Registered agent | The registered agent is a person (individual or existing entity) resident in Wisconsin, designated to receive official communications such as service of process, annual report forms and tax forms. It may be an officer or employee of the LLC or someone else, such as an attorney. The physical address of the agent's business office is the registered office. A statement of change of registered agent or office costs $10 by statute (DFI lists $10.00 online and $25.00 on paper); the agent can also be changed on the annual report. |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Wisconsin?
A Wisconsin LLC files an annual report with DFI each year after the year it registered, during the calendar quarter in which its registration anniversary falls (due March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31). The fee is $25.00 online or $40.00 on paper. Foreign LLCs file during the first calendar quarter (due March 31); fee $65.00 online or $80.00 on paper. An LLC that does not file becomes delinquent and, if not cured for an extended period, risks administrative dissolution.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Wisconsin?
The registered agent is a person (individual or existing entity) resident in Wisconsin, designated to receive official communications such as service of process, annual report forms and tax forms. It may be an officer or employee of the LLC or someone else, such as an attorney. The physical address of the agent's business office is the registered office. A statement of change of registered agent or office costs $10 by statute (DFI lists $10.00 online and $25.00 on paper); the agent can also be changed on the annual report.
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.