The Corporations Division of the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office considers annual reports to be compliance documents, which is why it’s important for every company conducting business in the state to file one on-time. If you do not file an annual report on time, you run the risk of not being in good standing with the state and potentially losing your ability to conduct business in the state.
Annual reports allow the Secretary of State’s Office to track any changes that have occurred to your business during the past year. If you have a new corporate officer or one of your current corporate officers changed addresses, you’ll need to indicate this on your Michigan Annual Report. You’ll also need to let the state know if you have a new registered agent, or if you changed the location of your business.
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Michigan Annual Report Filing Instructions & Fees
The cost to file an annual report in the state of Michigan depends on what type of business you own. Profit corporations must file a report by May 15 and pay a fee of $25 when they file. Nonprofit corporations must pay $20 to file by October 1. Michigan foreign corporations must pay $25 to file by May 15, while LLCs must pay the same amount to file by February 15. Partnerships do not have to file an annual report with the state.
Michigan Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: |  Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth PO Box 30054 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone Number: (517) 241-6470 |
| Due Date: | May 15th |
| Filing Fee: | $25 |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty:
$10/month, maximum $50 late fee. |
| Filing Method: | Online, Fax, Email, Walk-In or Mail |
| Forms: | For paper forms call, LARA Corporations Division at (517) 241-6470 |
| Important Information: | If filing by email or fax, you will need a MICH-ELF Account
If filing online, the filed report will appear on the website in approximately an 1 hour. Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Michigan Limited Liability Companies (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth PO Box 30054 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone Number: (517) 241-6470 |
| Due Date: | February 15th |
| Filing Fee: | $25 |
| Penalty: | No Late Penalty |
| Filing Method: | Online, Fax, Email, Walk-In or Mail |
| Forms: | For paper forms call, LARA Corporations Division at (517) 241-6470 |
| Important Information: | If you registered after September 30th, then you may skip the first year. If filing by email or fax, you will need a MICH-ELF Account If filing online, the filed report will appear on the website in approximately an 1 hour. Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Michigan Nonprofit Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth PO Box 30054 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone Number: (517) 241-6470 |
| Due Date: | October 1st |
| Filing Fee: | $20 |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty:
If entity remains delinquent for more than two years, the state will administratively dissolve the entity. |
| Filing Method: | Online, Fax, Email, Walk-In or Mail |
| Forms: | For paper forms call, LARA Corporations Division at (517) 241-6470 |
| Important Information: | First annual report due is due by October 1st beginning the year following registration or incorporation.
Online filing is available about ninety days before the due date. If filing by email or fax, you will need a MICH-ELF Account If filing online, the filed report will appear on the website in approximately an 1 hour. Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Michigan Professional Corporations (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth PO Box 30054 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone Number: (517) 241-6470 |
| Due Date: | May 15th |
| Filing Fee: | $25 |
| Penalty: | Late Penalty:
$10/month, maximum $50 late fee. |
| Filing Method: | Online, Fax, Email, Walk-In or Mail |
| Forms: | For paper forms call, LARA Corporations Division at (517) 241-6470 |
| Important Information: | If filing by email or fax, you will need a MICH-ELF Account
If filing online, the filed report will appear on the website in approximately an 1 hour. Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Michigan Limited Partnerships
| State Office: | Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth PO Box 30054 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone Number: (517) 241-6470 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
Michigan Limited Liability Partnerships
| State Office: | Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth PO Box 30054 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone Number: (517) 241-6470 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
Michigan Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
| State Office: | Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth PO Box 30054 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone Number: (517) 241-6470 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
How to File Your Michigan Secretary of State Annual Report
While all businesses in the state must file a Michigan Secretary of State Annual Report, they have a couple of options for filing each year.
- Your registered agent will generally provide you with a pre-printed annual report form a few months before the deadline, which can be completed and then signed and mailed in or faxed.
- Visit the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website and visit the FILE ONLINE link at the bottom of the page. From there, search for your corporate name and complete the form online. You can submit the form online as well, complete with payment.
- You may also use a printed form and scan it into your computer, then email it to the Corporation Division. This can be the form you download from the website or the one that your agent provides you. You’ll need to use the cover sheet as well, however.
No matter how you file, it’s important that you do so in order to remain compliant.
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Michigan Annual Report FAQS
What Does It Cost to File a Michigan Annual Report?
- Corporations and PCs – $25
- LLCs and PLLCs – $25
- Nonprofits – $20
- Charities – $0
- LPs and LLPs – not required to file an annual report
When are the Annual Reports Due?
- Corporations and PCs – May 15 of each year
- Nonprofits – October 1 of each year
- LLCs and PLLCs – February 1
- Charities – Seven months after the end of the fiscal year. Usually, this is July 1
Does the State of Michigan Assess Any Penalties for Late Filing?
There are late fees of $10 for the first month, with an additional $10 each month until the maximum late fee of $50 is reached. However, failing to file can also lead to noncompliance and in some cases the state could revoke your ability to operate in the state.
Are There Initial Report Requirements for New Businesses in Michigan?
No. Michigan has no initial reporting requirements. Businesses simply need to begin filing their annual report each year after they are formed.
Who Can File the Michigan Annual Report for the Business?
Anyone who has authority is allowed to file a Michigan Annual Report for a business.
Michigan Business Resources
Michigan Office of Secretary of State
Phone:
(517) 241-6470
Address:
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
PO Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909
If you’re interested in more info on forming an LLC, call 888-366-9552.
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