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Indiana Annual Report: Due Date, Fee & Late Penalty

Last verified: 2026-10-04 against the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division and other official sources listed below

Short answer: Indiana LLCs file the Business Entity Report every two years (every other year in the month (and day) the business was formed; you have until the end of that month before the report is past due; fee $32 online / $50 paper). Corporations: every other year in the month (and day) the corporation was formed; you have until the end of that month before the report is past due, fee $32 online / $50 paper.

Indiana annual report due date calculator

Pick the entity type and formation date to get your exact next due dates, fee and late penalty.

Indiana · LLC

Business Entity Report: Every other year in the month (and day) the business was formed; you have until the end of that month before the report is past due

Enter the formation date above — Indiana's due date depends on it.

State fee
$32 online / $50 paper
If you file late
No late fee stated by the state

Verified 2026-10-04 against 3 official sources: [1] inbiz.in.gov [2] iga.in.gov [3] forms.in.gov

Indiana LLC: Business Entity Report

Due
Every other year in the month (and day) the business was formed; you have until the end of that month before the report is past due
How often
Every 2 years
First report
The first report is due two years after the business is formed (end of the formation month two years later)
Filing window
Email reminders are sent 90 and 30 days before the due date
State fee
$32 online / $50 paper — On INBiz, $50 by paper (for-profit businesses)
Late fee
None stated by the state
Grace period
No late fee; the SOS may begin administrative dissolution if the report is not delivered within 60 days after it is due, and the entity then has 60 days after receiving notice to cure (IC 23-0.5-6-1, 23-0.5-6-2)
Dissolution
Not delivering the biennial report within 60 days after it is due is a ground for administrative dissolution; if not cured within 60 days after receiving the SOS notice, the entity is administratively dissolved (IC 23-0.5-6-1, -2). Sequence: Past Due Notice, Pending Administrative Dissolution notice, Administrative Dissolution postcard
Reinstatement
Application for Reinstatement $30 (IC 23-0.5-9-42), plus a Certificate of Clearance from the Indiana Department of Revenue (4-6 weeks) and Business Entity Reports with fees for all outstanding years; entities dissolved more than 5 years must file by paper

Sources: [1] inbiz.in.gov · [2] iga.in.gov · [3] forms.in.gov

Indiana corporation: Business Entity Report

Due
Every other year in the month (and day) the corporation was formed; you have until the end of that month before the report is past due
How often
Every 2 years
First report
The first report is due two years after incorporation (end of the formation month two years later)
Filing window
Email reminders are sent 90 and 30 days before the due date
State fee
$32 online / $50 paper — On INBiz, $50 by paper (for-profit businesses). No franchise tax is paid with the report
Late fee
None stated by the state
Grace period
No late fee; administrative dissolution may begin if the report is not delivered within 60 days after it is due, followed by a 60-day cure period after notice (IC 23-0.5-6-1, 23-0.5-6-2)
Dissolution
Not delivering the biennial report within 60 days after it is due is a ground for administrative dissolution; if not cured within 60 days after receiving the SOS notice, the corporation is administratively dissolved (IC 23-0.5-6-1, -2)
Reinstatement
Application for Reinstatement $30, plus a DOR Certificate of Clearance and all outstanding Business Entity Reports and fees

Sources: [1] inbiz.in.gov · [2] iga.in.gov · [3] forms.in.gov

Indiana nonprofit corporation: Business Entity Report

Due
Every other year by the end of the month in which the corporation was formed
How often
Every 2 years
First report
Two years after formation
Filing window
Email reminders are sent 90 and 30 days before the due date
State fee
$22 online / $20 paper — SOS lists $22.00 on INBiz and $20.00 by paper for nonprofits (online is higher as listed)
Late fee
None stated by the state
Grace period
60 days after due date, then 60 days after notice
Dissolution
Same as other domestic filing entities (IC 23-0.5-6-1, -2)
Reinstatement
Application for Reinstatement $30 plus DOR Certificate of Clearance and outstanding reports

Sources: [1] inbiz.in.gov

Foreign (out-of-state) LLCs and corporations registered in Indiana

  • LLC: Foreign LLCs file the same biennial Business Entity Report ($32 online / $50 paper); registration is revoked (not dissolved) if not filed within 60 days after due (IC 23-0.5-5-11)
  • Corporation: Same biennial report and fees; revocation for non-filing (IC 23-0.5-5-11). Foreign entities need a home-state certificate of existence to reinstate

Good to know

  • Indiana's report is BIENNIAL, first due two years after formation, in the formation month.
  • Indiana charges no late fee; non-filers are dissolved (domestic) or revoked (foreign). Reinstatement requires a Department of Revenue Certificate of Clearance, which takes 4-6 weeks.
  • Business names are protected for only 120 days after administrative dissolution or revocation.

Indiana annual report FAQ

When is the Indiana LLC annual report due?

Business Entity Report: Every other year in the month (and day) the business was formed; you have until the end of that month before the report is past due. First report: The first report is due two years after the business is formed (end of the formation month two years later). Use the calculator on this page with your formation date to get the exact date.

How much is the Indiana annual report fee?

LLC: $32 online / $50 paper (On INBiz, $50 by paper (for-profit businesses)). Corporation: $32 online / $50 paper (On INBiz, $50 by paper (for-profit businesses). No franchise tax is paid with the report). Nonprofit corporation: $22 online / $20 paper. These are state fees; portal or card fees may apply.

What happens if I file my Indiana annual report late?

Not delivering the biennial report within 60 days after it is due is a ground for administrative dissolution; if not cured within 60 days after receiving the SOS notice, the entity is administratively dissolved (IC 23-0.5-6-1, -2). Sequence: Past Due Notice, Pending Administrative Dissolution notice, Administrative Dissolution postcard.

Where do I file the Indiana annual report?

With the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division, online at inbiz.in.gov/business-filings.

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General information, not legal advice. Confirm current fees and deadlines with the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division before filing.