Almost every LLC owes its state an annual report or tax each year — miss it and you face late fees or administrative dissolution. The big 2027 deadlines: Delaware $400 by June 1, Florida $138.75 by May 1, Texas franchise report by May 15, Georgia $60 by April 1, and Wyoming $60 in your anniversary month.
An annual report is the yearly filing that keeps your LLC in good standing with the state — it confirms your address, registered agent, and ownership, and usually comes with a fee or tax attached.
The full 2027 calendar, state by state
| State | What’s due | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Annual tax | $400 | June 1 |
| Florida | Annual report | $138.75 | Jan 1 – May 1 |
| Texas | Franchise tax report | $0 for most small LLCs (filing still required) | May 15 |
| Georgia | Annual registration | $60 | Jan 1 – Apr 1 |
| Wyoming | Annual license tax | $60 minimum | 1st day of anniversary month |
| California | Minimum franchise tax + Statement of Information | $800 + $20 (biennial) | 15th day of 4th month |
| New York | Biennial statement | $9 | Every 2 years, in your calendar month |
| New Mexico | Nothing — no annual report required | $0 | — |
Formed late in 2026? Most states give first-year breaks: Georgia and Florida don’t require a filing in your formation year, while Delaware and Wyoming start the clock from your anniversary.
Which states are the strictest?
California ($800/year, no exceptions) and Delaware ($400/year) are the priciest to maintain. Florida is the least forgiving on timing — miss May 1 and a $400 late fee hits immediately. New Mexico is the lightest: no annual report at all.
What happens if you miss an annual report?
First, late fees — from $25 in Georgia to $400 in Florida. Then your LLC loses good standing, which can freeze your business bank account and void contracts. Leave it long enough and the state administratively dissolves the LLC — and reinstatement costs many times the original fee.
How do non-residents stay compliant from abroad?
You can’t rely on state mail reaching you overseas. The practical system: a professional registered agent who scans everything same-day, a calendar with every deadline, and a formation partner who files for you. Epics Deals tracks and files annual reports for clients — formation is $130 + state fee, and compliance support keeps you in good standing year after year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every LLC file an annual report?
Almost — New Mexico is the notable exception with no annual report. Every other popular state requires at least one yearly filing.
What’s the difference between an annual report and a franchise tax?
An annual report updates your company information; a franchise tax is a fee for the privilege of doing business. Some states (Delaware, California) charge the tax; others (Florida, Georgia) charge for the report; Wyoming bundles both into its license tax.
Can Epics Deals file my annual reports for me?
Yes — compliance filing support is available for all formation clients, so nothing slips while you’re abroad.
My LLC was formed late in 2026 — is anything due in 2027?
It depends on the state: Georgia and Florida skip your formation year, but Wyoming’s and Delaware’s clocks start at formation. Check the table above for your state.
How do I check my LLC is in good standing?
Search your company on the Secretary of State’s business portal — it shows active/delinquent/dissolved status instantly, free.
Related:
- US LLC Annual Compliance Checklist for Non-Residents (2026): Reports, Taxes & Deadlines — https://epicsdeals.com/us-llc-annual-compliance-non-residents-2026/
- Wyoming vs Delaware vs New Mexico LLC for Non-Residents: Which State Wins in 2026? — https://epicsdeals.com/wyoming-vs-delaware-vs-new-mexico-llc-2026/
- US LLC Taxes for Non-Residents: What You Must Know (2026) — https://epicsdeals.com/us-llc-taxes-non-residents/
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