Tennessee annual report: fees, deadlines, and how to file.
Everything you need to know about the Tennessee annual report: who must file, when it is due, what it costs, and how to file in 5 minutes.
Who files, when, and what it costs
Who must file
Every Tennessee LLC, Corporation, and Limited Partnership in active status. Foreign-qualified entities also file.
When it is due
LLCs: 1st day of 4th month after fiscal year-end.
Corporations: 1st day of 4th month after fiscal year-end.
What it costs
LLC fee: $300 minimum (varies by members; $50 per member, $300 minimum, $3,000 maximum). Corp: $20.
Late fee: Loss of good standing.
If you miss the deadline
Tennessee applies the late fee. After 2 months past Annual Report deadline, the state administratively dissolves the entity.
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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 Tennessee Secretary of State, Business Services Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Tennessee Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Tennessee Secretary of State, Business Services Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Tennessee attorney or CPA.