Wisconsin LLC Annual Report
Your Wisconsin LLC must file its Annual Report every year — by end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was registered. Miss it and you risk penalties and loss of good standing. Incofile tracks the deadline and files it for you.
Wisconsin at a glance
When is the Wisconsin LLC annual report due?
Wisconsin LLCs file the Annual Report every year: By end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was registered. $25 online, $40 paper. wdfi.org blocked automated fetch; third-party source.
How much does it cost?
The state fee is $25. 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 | $25.00 | By end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was registered |
| Corporation | Annual Report | Annual | $25.00 | By end of the calendar quarter in which the corporation was incorporated |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate and Consumer Services. State fees and due rules change — confirm before filing.
How to file the Wisconsin annual report
- Know your deadline
By end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was registered. 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 Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate and Consumer 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?
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 Wisconsin LLC
- Annual report: $25 online · $40 on paper — Required every year in your anniversary quarter.
- Registered agent: keep a Wisconsin registered agent on file at all times. See Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin deadline again
Incofile tracks every Wisconsin 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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Wisconsin annual report — frequently asked questions
When is the Wisconsin LLC annual report due?
By end of the calendar quarter in which the LLC was registered. It is filed every year. Incofile sends reminders before the deadline and can file it for you.
How much is the Wisconsin annual report fee?
The state fee is $25. If Incofile files for you, our service fee is $99 plus the state fee.
What happens if I file the Wisconsin annual report late?
Late filings typically attract a penalty, loss of good standing and, if ignored, administrative dissolution. Reinstatement costs more than filing on time — set a reminder or let Incofile handle it.
Who files the annual report — me or Incofile?
Either. You can file directly with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Corporate and Consumer 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.