Michigan annual report cost
Michigan requires annual reports from LLCs and corporations to maintain good standing. LLC annual report fee is $25. Corporation annual report fee is $25. We file your Michigan annual report on time, every time, for $129 one-time + state fee, or $99/year with Auto-file (auto-renewing).
Michigan annual report fees
| LLC annual report state fee | $25/year |
|---|---|
| Corporation annual report state fee | $25/year |
| Nonprofit annual report state fee | $20/year |
| File.Business one-time filing service | $129 + state fee |
| File.Business Autofile (auto-renewing) | $99/year + state fee |
What happens if you miss the Michigan annual report deadline
- Late fee: $50 for an LLC filing its annual statement after February 15. A corporation pays $10 for each month or part month from May 16, capped at $50.
- Loss of good standing: Your entity is marked "not in good standing." This blocks loans, contracts, certain license applications.
- Administrative dissolution: Michigan allows a two year grace period, and one year for a foreign corporation. Reinstatement then costs $50 for a certificate of restoration plus $25 for each delinquent annual statement for an LLC. A corporation pays $75 for each prior year report, which is the $25 fee with the maximum $50 penalty already inside it.
- Personal liability exposure: Operating a dissolved entity can pierce the liability shield, exposing owners personally.
Never miss a Michigan annual report deadline
Our compliance suite tracks all your Michigan deadlines and files automatically. Penalty-free guarantee: if we miss a deadline, we cover the late fees.
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Frequently asked questions.
How much does the Michigan annual report cost?
Michigan sets the fee, and it varies widely, from nothing in a few states to a modest or substantial amount in others, sometimes flat and sometimes based on revenue, shares, or entity type. Because the figure changes and differs by entity, we show the current Michigan amount before filing and pass it through at cost. Our service pricing is on the pricing page.
Does Michigan charge different annual report fees by entity type?
Often yes: Michigan frequently sets different fees, and sometimes different forms and schedules, for LLCs versus corporations versus nonprofits, and corporations sometimes owe more. Filing under the wrong classification causes errors. We confirm the correct Michigan fee and form for your exact entity type so you pay the right amount on the right report, not a guess.
Are there late fees if I miss the Michigan deadline?
$50 for an LLC filing its annual statement after February 15. A corporation pays $10 for each month or part month from May 16, capped at $50. Michigan allows a two year grace period, and one year for a foreign corporation. Reinstatement then costs $50 for a certificate of restoration plus $25 for each delinquent annual statement for an LLC. A corporation pays $75 for each prior year report, which is the $25 fee with the maximum $50 penalty already inside it. We track your Michigan due date and file automatically, so the question does not arise.
Who has to file the Michigan annual report?
Most registered entities: LLCs, corporations, and often nonprofits and foreign entities registered in Michigan generally must file on Michigan's schedule to stay active, though a few states exempt certain types. If you are registered in Michigan, assume you file unless told otherwise. We confirm your Michigan obligation, and keep a reliable agent in place to receive the notices.
How often is the Michigan annual report due?
It depends on Michigan: many states require it every year, some every two years, and the due date may track your formation anniversary or a fixed calendar date. The cadence is not intuitive. We track your specific Michigan schedule on a compliance calendar so you never miss the cycle or misjudge a biennial year.
Can I pay the Michigan fee and file myself?
Yes, you can always file directly with Michigan; it does not require a service. People use us to avoid missing the non-obvious deadline, to keep every entity's filings in one place, and to have the report reviewed before submission. It is a safety net against the most common cause of losing good standing, not a requirement, and the choice is yours.
Does File.Business handle the Michigan annual report?
Yes. We track your Michigan due date, prepare the correct report for your entity type, pass the state fee through at cost, and file on time, with the confirmation returned to your records. It turns an easy-to-miss Michigan deadline into something handled automatically on your compliance calendar.
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