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Illinois . Annual report 2026

Illinois annual report: fees, deadlines, and how to file.

Everything you need to know about the Illinois annual report: who must file, when it is due, what it costs, and how to file in 5 minutes.

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LLC fee
$75
Corp fee
$75 (filing fee) + $25 minimum franchise tax (being phased out . see note)
Due (LLC)
First day of anniversary month
Late fee
$100 late penalty

Who files, when, and what it costs

Who must file

Every Illinois LLC, Corporation, and Limited Partnership in active status. Foreign-qualified entities also file.

When it is due

LLCs: First day of anniversary month.

Corporations: First day of anniversary month.

What it costs

LLC fee: $75. Corp: $75 (filing fee) + $25 minimum franchise tax (being phased out . see note).

Late fee: $100 late penalty.

If you miss the deadline

Illinois applies the late fee. After 60 days past due for Corporations; 180 days for LLCs, the state administratively dissolves the entity.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the Illinois annual report due?
LLCs: First day of anniversary month. Corporations: First day of anniversary month.
How much does the Illinois annual report cost?
LLC: $75. Corp: $75 (filing fee) + $25 minimum franchise tax (being phased out . see note).
What happens if I miss the Illinois AR deadline?
$100 late penalty. After 60 days past due for Corporations; 180 days for LLCs, admin dissolution.
Can I file the Illinois annual report late?
Yes, with $100 late penalty penalty.
Who must file an annual report in Illinois?
Every active LLC, Corp, LP, and foreign-qualified entity.
Can File.Business file my Illinois annual report?
Yes. Five minutes online. State fee passed through at cost.
Is there a Illinois annual report extension?
No extensions.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Illinois attorney or CPA.

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