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Wisconsin Annual Report: Due Date, Fee & Late Penalty

Last verified: 2026-10-03 against the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Corporate & Consumer Services and other official sources listed below

Short answer: Wisconsin LLCs file the Annual Report each year (by the end of the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of the LLC's formation falls (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31); fee $25 online / $40 paper). Corporations: by the end of the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of incorporation falls (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31), fee $25 online / $40 paper.

Wisconsin annual report due date calculator

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

Wisconsin · LLC

Annual Report: By the end of the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of the LLC's formation falls (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31)

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

State fee
$25 online / $40 paper
If you file late
No late fee stated by the state

Verified 2026-10-03 against 3 official sources: [1] dfi.wi.gov [2] dfi.wi.gov [3] dfi.wi.gov

Wisconsin LLC: Annual Report

Due
By the end of the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of the LLC's formation falls (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31)
How often
Every year
First report
In the calendar year after formation, by the end of the anniversary quarter
Filing window
During the calendar quarter in which the anniversary date occurs
State fee
$25 online / $40 paper — Online; paper filings carry a $15 surcharge (effective March 1, 2024)
Late fee
None stated by the state
Dissolution
An LLC that doesn't file becomes 'delinquent'; DFI says entities that fail to file for several years are typically administratively dissolved after notice by mail and publication on DFI's website (Wis. Stat. 183.0708)
Reinstatement
Delinquent status is cured by filing a current annual report and paying the back annual report fees

Sources: [1] dfi.wi.gov · [2] dfi.wi.gov · [3] dfi.wi.gov

Wisconsin corporation: Annual Report (business corporation)

Due
By the end of the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of incorporation falls (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31)
How often
Every year
First report
In the calendar year after incorporation, by the end of the anniversary quarter
Filing window
During the calendar quarter in which the anniversary date occurs
State fee
$25 online / $40 paper
Late fee
None stated by the state
Dissolution
A corporation that doesn't file becomes 'delinquent'; DFI says entities that fail to file for several years are typically administratively dissolved after notice by mail and publication on DFI's website
Reinstatement
Delinquent status is cured by filing a current annual report and paying the back annual report fees

Sources: [1] dfi.wi.gov · [2] dfi.wi.gov

Wisconsin nonprofit corporation: Annual Report (nonstock corporation)

Due
By the end of the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of incorporation falls
How often
Every year
First report
In the calendar year after incorporation, by the end of the anniversary quarter
State fee
$25 online / $40 paper
Late fee
None stated by the state
Dissolution
Failure to file may result in administrative dissolution (Wis. Stat. 181.1420)

Sources: [1] dfi.wi.gov · [2] dfi.wi.gov

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

  • LLC: Foreign LLCs file by March 31 of each year after registration; $65 online, $80 on paper
  • Corporation: Foreign corporations file by March 31 of each year after registration; $65 online, $80 on paper. Not filing within four months of March 31 can lead to revocation

Wisconsin annual report FAQ

When is the Wisconsin LLC annual report due?

Annual Report: By the end of the calendar quarter in which the anniversary of the LLC's formation falls (March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31). First report: In the calendar year after formation, by the end of the anniversary quarter. Use the calculator on this page with your formation date to get the exact date.

How much is the Wisconsin annual report fee?

LLC: $25 online / $40 paper (Online; paper filings carry a $15 surcharge (effective March 1, 2024)). Corporation: $25 online / $40 paper. Nonprofit corporation: $25 online / $40 paper. These are state fees; portal or card fees may apply.

What happens if I file my Wisconsin annual report late?

An LLC that doesn't file becomes 'delinquent'; DFI says entities that fail to file for several years are typically administratively dissolved after notice by mail and publication on DFI's website (Wis. Stat. 183.0708).

Where do I file the Wisconsin annual report?

With the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Corporate & Consumer Services, online at dfi.wi.gov/Pages/BusinessServices/BusinessEntities/FileOnline.aspx.

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General information, not legal advice. Confirm current fees and deadlines with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Corporate & Consumer Services before filing.