All companies that conduct business in Wisconsin, whether foreign or domestic, are required to submit an annual report to the Wisconsin DFI (Department of Financial Institutions). The Wisconsin DFI considers annual reports to be a matter of compliance. Although they are one of many compliance documents that a company must submit, they are arguably one of the most important. When filing these documents, businesses must report if there are any significant changes to their corporate structure, such as a change in office.
Companies can also use the annual reports to update state officials about how to best contact them. If there has been a change in the principal address, businesses should indicate this when filing their forms. Similarly, if a business has elected to change its registered agent, they should indicate this on the annual form as well. However, companies cannot use an annual report to change the company name with the state of Wisconsin. To do so, they must complete a separate form from the annual report.
For domestic companies, the due date for submitting an annual report is the end of a company’s anniversary quarter. Every company has a date when they were established, and this date falls within one of four quarters:
- January – March
- April – June
- July – September
- October – December
Companies can file at any time during their anniversary quarter, but they must file by the last day of the quarter. Foreign entities must submit their annual reports to the Wisconsin DFI by March 31, no matter when they were created.
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We don’t sell your information to anyone. We only provide it to government entities when required, and we keep it on file only so we can help you with your future annual registration needs.
Wisconsin Annual Registration Filing Fees & Instructions
The cost of filing an annual report in Wisconsin depends significantly on the type of company filing the report and how they choose to file. For example, domestic for-profit corporations pay a $40 filing fee if mailing their application or a $25 filing fee if submitting their report online. Foreign corporations pay an $80 filing fee if submitting a paper report and a $65 filing fee if submitting electronically.
Domestic limited liability companies pay a filing fee of $25. Foreign LLCs pay a much higher fee of $80, although they only have the option of submitting their reports in paper form. Domestic nonprofits pay a $10 filing fee, while foreign nonprofits pay a $15 filing fee.
Wisconsin Domestic Corporations
| State Office: |  Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| Due Date: | Annually by end of registration quarter. |
| Filing Fee: | $25 Online $40 by Mail |
| Penalty: | No late penalty. State may administratively dissolve your entity. Entity will have to pay reinstatement fee($100) plus 50% penalty based on calculations in annual report. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | The form is mailed to the registered agent for filing. Forms are not available online. To request a new form call the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at 608-261-7577. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Wisconsin Foreign Corporations
| State Office: | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| Due Date: | Annually by end of registration quarter. |
| Filing Fee: | $65 Online $80 by Mail |
| Penalty: | No late penalty. State may administratively dissolve your entity. Entity will have to pay reinstatement fee($100) plus 50% penalty based on calculations in annual report. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | The form is mailed to the registered agent for filing. Forms are not available online. To request a new form call the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at 608-261-7577. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Wisconsin Domestic Limited Liability Companies
| State Office: | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| Due Date: | Annually by end of registration quarter. |
| Filing Fee: | $25 |
| Penalty: | No late penalty. State may administratively dissolve your entity. Entity will have to pay reinstatement fee($100) plus 50% penalty based on calculations in annual report. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | The form is mailed to the registered agent for filing. Forms are not available online. To request a new form call the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at 608-261-7577. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Wisconsin Foreign Limited Liability Companies
| State Office: | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| Due Date: | March 31st |
| Filing Fee: | $80 |
| Penalty: | No late penalty. State may administratively dissolve your entity. Entity will have to pay reinstatement fee($100) plus 50% penalty based on calculations in annual report. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | The form is mailed to the registered agent for filing. Forms are not available online. To request a new form call the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at 608-261-7577. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Wisconsin Domestic Non Profit Corporations
| State Office: | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| Due Date: | Annually by end of registration quarter. |
| Filing Fee: | $10 |
| Penalty: | No late penalty. State may administratively dissolve your entity. Entity will have to pay reinstatement fee($100) plus 50% penalty based on calculations in annual report. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | The form is mailed to the registered agent for filing. Forms are not available online. To request a new form call the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at 608-261-7577. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Wisconsin Foreign Nonprofit Corporations
| State Office: | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| Due Date: | Annually by end of registration quarter. |
| Filing Fee: | $15 |
| Penalty: | No late penalty. State may administratively dissolve your entity. Entity will have to pay reinstatement fee($100) plus 50% penalty based on calculations in annual report. |
| Filing Method: | Online or Mail |
| Forms: | The form is mailed to the registered agent for filing. Forms are not available online. To request a new form call the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions at 608-261-7577. |
| Important Information: | Anyone with authority may file. Original signatures are not required. |
Wisconsin Limited Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
Wisconsin Limited Liability Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| Due Date: | Not Required |
| Filing Fee: | Not Required |
| Penalty: | Not Required |
| Filing Method: | Not Required |
| Forms: | Not Required |
| Important Information: | Not Required |
Wisconsin General Partnerships (Domestic & Foreign)
| State Office: | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PO Box 93348 Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348 Phone Number: (608) 261-7577 |
| 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 Wisconsin Secretary of State Annual Report
In order to file your annual report with the State of Wisconsin, you will have two primary options. The first is to mail in the form that your registered agent receives from the state. This form will need to be submitted along with the filing fee after you have completed or verified all of the information that it contains. Or, you can visit the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions website and submit the form online. You’ll still complete all of the same info, but submitting online is faster and easier for most businesses.
A third option is to let our team take care of the process for you. This saves you time and eliminates hassle, making it easier for you to manage the other aspects of your company while knowing that you will be staying fully compliant with Wisconsin’s annual report requirements.
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Wisconsin Annual Report Filing Service Benefits
Our annual report filing services can benefit you in the following ways:
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Wisconsin Annual Report FAQS
What Does It Cost to File a Wisconsin Annual Business Report?
The price of filing your annual report varies depending on the type of business that is filing.
- Domestic Corporations: $40 by mail, $25 online
- Foreign Corporations: $80 by mail, $65 online
- Domestic LLCs: $25
- Foreign LLCs: $80
- Domestic Nonprofits: $10
- Foreign Nonprofits: $15
When Is the Wisconsin Secretary of State's Filing Deadline?
In Wisconsin, filing deadlines for the annual report are the end of your anniversary quarter. For example, if your business was formed in January, your deadline will be the end of the first quarter each month, usually the final day of March.
Will I Be Reminded that the Annual Report Deadline Is Approaching?
The State of Wisconsin will send an annual report form and a reminder to your registered agent, who should then promptly inform you of the upcoming filing deadline. This provides you with an adequate window in which you can complete the process.
Do New Wisconsin Businesses Have Any Initial Reporting Requirements?
No, there are no initial reporting requirements for newly-formed businesses in the state of Wisconsin.
Who Is Allowed to File a Wisconsin Annual Business Report?
Anyone who has authority may file a report on behalf of corporations. LLC reports must be filed by a manager or member after being prepared. No original signatures are needed.
Wisconsin Business Resources
Wisconsin Office of Secretary of State
Phone:
(608) 261-7577
Address:
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
PO Box 93348
Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348
If you’re interested in more info on forming an LLC, call 888-366-9552.
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