Illinois LLC Annual Report
Your Illinois LLC must file its Annual Report every year — before the first day of the anniversary month. Miss it and you risk penalties and loss of good standing. Incofile tracks the deadline and files it for you.
Illinois at a glance
When is the Illinois LLC annual report due?
Illinois LLCs file the Annual Report every year: Before the first day of the anniversary month. $100 late penalty. Official ilsos.gov pages blocked automated fetch; figure from third-party sources.
How much does it cost?
The state fee is $75. If Incofile files for you, our service fee is $99 plus the state fee, shown before you pay.
| Entity | Report | How often | State fee | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLC | Annual Report | Annual | $75.00 | Before the first day of the anniversary month |
| Corporation | Annual Report | Annual | $75.00+ | Within 60 days before the first day of the anniversary month (805 ILCS 5/14.10) |
Source: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services. State fees and due rules change — confirm before filing.
How to file the Illinois annual report
- Know your deadline
Before the first day of the anniversary month. Put it in your calendar the day the company is formed — many states do not send paper reminders.
- Gather the details
Company name and state file number, principal office address, registered agent name and address, and the names and addresses of managers or members (officers and directors for a corporation).
- File with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Most states accept the report online; some still allow mail. Pay the state fee by card or e-check and keep the confirmation.
- Or let Incofile file it
Order the filing, confirm the pre-filled details in your client portal, and we submit it, pay the state fee on your behalf and store the receipt. We also remind you before the next one.
What happens if you miss it?
$100 late penalty. Beyond the penalty itself, a late or missing report puts the company out of good standing: banks and partners can refuse to deal with it, and if it stays unfiled the state can administratively dissolve the company. Reinstatement is always more expensive than filing on time.
Other ongoing requirements for a Illinois LLC
- Annual report: $75 per year — Required, before the first day of your anniversary month.
- Late annual report penalty: $100 once about 60 days late — Only if late.
- Registered agent: keep a Illinois registered agent on file at all times. See Illinois registered agent rules.
- Federal taxes: file your federal return every year; single-member LLCs owned by non-US residents also file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120.
- Licences and sales tax: renew any state or local licence and file sales-tax returns on the schedule your registration sets.
Never miss a Illinois deadline again
Incofile tracks every Illinois filing in your client portal, reminds you ahead of time and files on request — so you can focus on the business.
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Illinois annual report — frequently asked questions
When is the Illinois LLC annual report due?
Before the first day of the anniversary month. It is filed every year. Incofile sends reminders before the deadline and can file it for you.
How much is the Illinois annual report fee?
The state fee is $75. If Incofile files for you, our service fee is $99 plus the state fee.
What happens if I file the Illinois annual report late?
$100 late penalty. Filing on time is far cheaper than reinstating a dissolved company.
Who files the annual report — me or Incofile?
Either. You can file directly with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, or order Incofile's annual report filing and we prepare it, confirm the details with you, file it and store the confirmation in your client portal.
Is the annual report the same as my tax return?
No. The annual report keeps your company's record current with the state (addresses, agent, officers). Federal and state tax returns are separate filings with the IRS and the state revenue department.