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Illinois LLC annual report filing guide.

Illinois annual report fee is $75, due Before 1st day of anniversary month. Filing is required to maintain good standing.

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Illinois annual report

Filing details.

Filing fee
$75

Cost to file the Illinois annual report.

Due date
Before 1st day of anniversary month

Illinois state requirement.

Frequency
Annual

How often Illinois requires the filing.

Late penalty
Missing the deadline

$300 late fee after 60 days

State authority
ilsos.gov

Where to file the Illinois annual report.

What gets filed in Illinois

Required information.

01

What is filed

Annual Report ($75).

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How to file

Illinois accepts online filings via ilsos.gov. Online filing is the standard method.

03

Information required

Entity name, formation date, principal office address, registered agent name and address, and authorized signer information. Illinois may also require additional information about members or managers.

04

Consequences of non-filing

$300 late fee after 60 days. Operating with an entity not in good standing can affect contracts, banking relationships, and lender requirements.

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Illinois unique features

Illinois LLC fee jumped from $250 to $75 in 2018. Due date is before the 1st of anniversary month (one month before anniversary).

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FAQ

Illinois annual report questions.

When is the Illinois annual report due?
Before 1st day of anniversary month.
How much is the Illinois annual report fee?
$75.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
$300 late fee after 60 days.
Can I file online?
Yes. Illinois accepts filings at ilsos.gov.
Do I need an attorney to file?
No. Most LLCs file directly or through a compliance service.
What if my LLC operates in multiple states?
Each state where you have foreign qualification requires its own annual report. Illinois is just one of multiple state filings.
Is there a tax clearance requirement?
No tax clearance is required for Illinois annual filings.
Can File.Business handle this for me?
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