Compliance

Darius F. Sanders · Founder, Wi Filings · Published 2026-01-20

A Wisconsin LLC’s annual report is a yearly check-in with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). It confirms business information; it is not a tax return or financial statement. The filing is short, but missing it can cause trouble. This guide covers your deadline, fees, what DFI asks for, and how to catch up.

Who has to file

Every domestic Wisconsin LLC—an LLC formed in Wisconsin—files an annual report each year starting the year after formation. Corporations and nonstock corporations have annual reporting obligations too.

Foreign LLCs, meaning LLCs formed in another state or country and registered to do business in Wisconsin, also file. Their fee and due date differ from domestic LLCs.

When it is due

A domestic LLC files during the calendar quarter in which its formation anniversary falls, by the end of that quarter, every year after its formation year:

Example: An LLC formed on May 12, 2025 files its first report by June 30, 2026, then by June 30 each year after. An LLC formed in 2026 does not owe its first annual report until 2027.

Foreign LLCs registered in Wisconsin file during the first quarter, by March 31, each year after their registration year.

Not sure which report years apply? Search your business → and see the report years included in your quote before you pay.

What it costs

Is there a late fee? DFI’s fee schedule does not list a separate late fee or monthly penalty for a domestic LLC annual report. To cure delinquency, file your current report and pay $25 for each unpaid report year. For a domestic LLC paper filing, the $15 paper surcharge is added to the accumulated annual report fees. Administrative dissolution creates additional reinstatement requirements and costs.

What DFI asks for

The annual report confirms the basic information on your record:

• Your LLC’s legal name and DFI entity ID.
• Your registered agent’s name, email, and Wisconsin registered office address.
• Your principal office address.
• The name and address of at least one manager or member, as requested by the form.
• An email address for filing communications.

Review the information carefully before filing. DFI permits changes to the registered agent, the agent’s email, or the registered office through an annual report or a separate Statement of Change or Amendment. Get help changing your registered agent →

How to file your annual report

1. Find your LLC with Wi Filings’ business finder and check its status and report history from DFI records. Use the DFI entity ID, not your federal EIN.
2. Open the appropriate annual report through DFI’s online filing page. Review the business information and update it as needed.
3. Pay the applicable state fee, including any unpaid report years. Keep DFI’s emailed filing confirmation and check your record afterward.

What happens if you are late

1. Your LLC shows “Delinquent.” DFI’s public record indicates that the annual report requirement is not current. A delinquent LLC still exists, but lenders, landlords, and partners can see that status.
2. DFI can begin administrative dissolution. Under Wis. Stat. § 183.0708, a report that remains unfiled for one year after its due date is grounds for dissolution. DFI gives notice, and the LLC generally has 60 days after that notice takes effect to correct the grounds or show that they do not exist. The one-year point is not an automatic dissolution date.
3. Administrative dissolution. If the grounds are not addressed, DFI can dissolve the LLC. A dissolved LLC continues to exist for limited purposes, including winding up; it should not carry on ordinary business as though nothing happened. The status can complicate banking and contracts.
4. Reinstatement. A dissolved LLC needs DFI’s reinstatement process, including an application following DFI’s instructions, a $100 reinstatement fee, and unpaid annual report fees. How reinstatement works →

A delinquent LLC can often be brought current by addressing its reports. A dissolved LLC requires additional work. If your record says “Delinquent,” act before it becomes a reinstatement matter.

How to catch up if you are behind

DFI describes curing a domestic LLC’s delinquency as filing the current annual report and paying the back annual report fees. See our step-by-step catch-up guide →

With Wi Filings, you see the report years and your total before you pay:

• Already paid the oldest year? When your quote lists three report years, you can mark only the oldest year as already paid. We verify it before filing, and the order then covers the remaining two years for $110. More than three years requires a filing review.
• State fees are included. The quoted total covers the report years shown.
• One-time payment, with an automatic yearly option if you want it. Choose the $169/year Registered Agent + Annual Report package and authorize renewal at checkout.

Keep your next report on track

Set a reminder before your filing quarter begins, keep your DFI entity ID handy, and make sure your registered agent has your current contact information. Check your deadline even if no reminder arrives.

Our Registered Agent + Annual Report package is $169/year. It includes our Milwaukee registered agent address, same-day document forwarding, and your covered annual report prepared and filed, with no separate $75 charge. We contact you each year before your report is due. See the package →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Wisconsin LLC annual report?

For a domestic Wisconsin LLC, the DFI fee is $25 online or $40 on paper for one report year. Foreign LLCs pay $65 online or $80 on paper. These state fees are separate from any service provider’s fee.

When is my Wisconsin LLC annual report due?

A domestic Wisconsin LLC files by the end of the calendar quarter in which it was formed, every year starting the year after formation. Foreign LLCs registered in Wisconsin file by March 31 each year after their registration year.

Is there a late fee for a Wisconsin annual report?

DFI’s fee schedule does not list a separate late fee for a domestic LLC annual report. To cure delinquency, file the current report and pay the $25 fee for each unpaid report year. Paper filings add a $15 surcharge to the accumulated report fees.

What happens if I never file?

Your LLC becomes delinquent. An annual report that remains unfiled for one year after its due date is grounds for DFI to begin administrative dissolution. After notice takes effect, the LLC generally has 60 days to correct the grounds or show that they do not exist. Dissolution is not automatic on the one-year date.

Can someone file my annual report for me?

Yes. Wi Filings’ totals, including state fees, are $75 for one report year, $110 for two, and $135 for three. A standalone report or catch-up order does not automatically renew. A covered annual report is also included in the $169/year Registered Agent + Annual Report package, with no separate $75 charge.

Official sources

• Wisconsin DFI: filing fee schedule
• Wisconsin DFI: LLC annual report instructions (Form 5-I)
• Wisconsin DFI: annual reports, delinquency, and registered agent questions
• Wis. Stat. § 183.0708: administrative dissolution
• Wisconsin DFI: administrative dissolution and reinstatement instructions
• Wis. Admin. Code DFI-CCS § 10.01: reinstatement and other fees

General information reviewed September 26, 2026. Wi Filings is a business filing service, not a law firm.

Legal Disclaimer The information in this article is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Wi Filings is not a law firm and is not authorized to provide legal advice. Every business situation is unique — consult a licensed Wisconsin attorney or qualified accountant before making decisions about your LLC's structure, compliance obligations, or financial strategy. Nothing in this article creates an attorney-client relationship between you and Wi Filings.