Annual or Public Information
Report Filing

Timing

1–3 business days for online filings; 7–10 days for mailed submissions

If You Do It Yourself

$75 for LLCs and $75–$100 for corporations

Delivery

Digital confirmation of filing via email

Eligibility

All active entities must file an Annual/Public-Information Report each year. You do not need to be a U.S. resident or citizen to submit — authorized representatives or foreign owners may file on behalf of the entity.

Every business entity — including LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits — must file an Annual Report (also known as a Public Information Report) to maintain active status. This filing updates your company’s key details such as ownership, management, and address, while ensuring you remain in good standing with the state.

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DIY Step-by-Step Guide
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As an example, in Illinois:

Visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s Business Services portal:
https://apps.ilsos.gov/businessentityannual/

Search for your business using its file number or name.

Review and confirm your current business details.

Make any necessary updates (address, management, agent, etc.).

Submit the form online with the applicable filing fee ($75 for LLCs; $75–$100 for corporations).

Save and store your confirmation for company records.

Illinois SOS – Annual Report Filing:
https://apps.ilsos.gov/businessentityannual/Business Services
Division:
https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business_services

Business Entity Search:
‍https://apps.ilsos.gov/businessentitysearch

Common Mistakes People Make

Missing or delaying your annual filing can result in penalties, late fees, or administrative dissolution, so timely submission is essential.

Filing under the wrong entity type (LLC vs. Corporation).

Using outdated registered agent or address information.

Forgetting to include changes in management or ownership.

Missing the filing deadline (due before the first day of your anniversary month each year).

Ignoring reminders from the Secretary of State, which can lead to administrative dissolution.

Documents & Information Needed

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