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Illinois LLC annual report ($75, due before your anniversary month)
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Every Illinois LLC files an annual report with the Secretary of State's Department of Business Services to stay in good standing.
File on the official site: Illinois SOS – LLC Annual Report OnlineKey facts
| Fee | $75 (Form LLC-50.1); a payment processor fee applies online.[1] |
|---|---|
| Due date | Before the first day of the LLC's anniversary month (organized September 15 → due before September 1). A pre-filled report goes to the registered agent about 45 days ahead.[1] |
| Late penalty | Delinquent after the due date; $100 late-filing penalty if not filed within 60 days; administrative dissolution if not filed within 120 days of delinquency.[1] |
| No waiver | The LLC Act has no provision to waive the late penalty.[2] |
| Where to file | Illinois Secretary of State online LLC annual report.[2] |
Lookalike letters the state has warned about
- "Corporate Meeting Minutes" seeking $148.67 for an "Annual Statement" – Illinois says no such filing is required.[3]
- "IL Certificate Service" seeking about $87 for a "Certificate of Status" – not required; a certificate of good standing is $25 from the state.[3]
- "Illinois Council For Corporations" seeking $150 for an "Annual Records Solicitation Form."[3]
Common questions
How much is the Illinois LLC annual report?
$75, per the Secretary of State, with a $100 penalty if not filed within 60 days after the due date.
Is an Illinois "Annual Statement" or "Certificate of Status" letter real?
The Secretary of State lists several such mailers as scams; Illinois LLCs are not required to file them.