In Short: Michigan LLC Annual Statement
Michigan LLCs file an Annual Statement, not an annual report, with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. It is due February 15 and costs $25.
- Who files: every Michigan LLC and every foreign LLC authorized in Michigan.
- Due date: February 15 each year, starting the year after formation.
- New LLC exception: an LLC formed after September 30 skips the February 15 right after its formation.
- Fee: $25.
- If you never file: after two missed years and a 60-day notice, the LLC is not in good standing. Restoration costs $50 plus $25 for each missing statement.
Michigan’s Annual Statement is one of the cheapest and simplest LLC filings in the country. It confirms the LLC’s registered office and resident agent, costs $25, and is due on the same date for every LLC.
This guide covers who files, the February 15 deadline and the September 30 exception, the fee, what the statement asks for, how to file in the MiBusiness Registry, and how Michigan’s “not in good standing” status works.
Michigan LLC Annual Statement at a Glance
| Official name | Annual Statement |
|---|---|
| Filed with | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division |
| Who files | Every Michigan LLC and every authorized foreign LLC |
| Filing cycle | Every year |
| Due date | February 15 |
| Fee | $25 |
| Late fee or penalty | No late fee listed for LLCs on LARA’s current pages |
| Reinstatement | Certificate of Restoration of Good Standing: $50 plus $25 for each missing statement |
| Where to file | MiBusiness Registry Portal or by mail |
Who Must File a Michigan LLC Annual Statement?
Every Michigan LLC and every foreign LLC authorized to do business in Michigan files the Annual Statement, under the same rules, according to MCL 450.4207. Professional LLCs file a separate annual report and statement with a higher fee.
When Is the Michigan Annual Statement Due?
The statement is due not later than February 15 of each year. The first one is due on February 15 of the year after the LLC is formed or authorized, with one exception: an LLC formed or authorized after September 30 does not file on the February 15 immediately after its formation.
- An LLC formed on May 12, 2026 files its first Annual Statement by February 15, 2027.
- An LLC formed on October 20, 2026 skips February 15, 2027 and files its first statement by February 15, 2028.
LARA sends notices ahead of the due date, and online filing for the coming February 15 opens on October 15.
How Much Does the Michigan Annual Statement Cost?
The fee is $25 for LLCs, according to LARA’s annual reports and statements page. Michigan law, MCL 450.5101, sets the $25 fee through September 30, 2027 and lowers it to $15 after that date. Professional LLCs pay $75.
LARA’s current pages list a $50 late fee for professional LLCs only. They list no late fee for ordinary LLCs.
What Information Does the Michigan Annual Statement Ask For?
- The registered office address in Michigan.
- The resident agent’s name and Michigan address. The LLC cannot be its own resident agent.
- An optional email address for the resident agent.
Professional LLCs also name a licensed member or manager.
How to File the Michigan Annual Statement: Step by Step
- Set up MiLogin for Business. The MiBusiness Registry Portal requires it.
- Log in to the portal. Go to the MiBusiness Registry Portal and find your LLC.
- Open the Annual Statement. Choose the statement for the current year.
- Confirm the registered office and resident agent. Update either one if it has changed.
- Pay $25. Or mail the statement with a check payable to “State of Michigan.”
- Save the confirmation. File by February 15.
What Happens If You Miss the Michigan Deadline?
Michigan does not dissolve LLCs for missing annual statements. Under MCL 450.4207a, if an LLC fails to file for 2 consecutive years, LARA sends a notice. If the LLC does not file the missing statements and fees within 60 days, it is not in good standing.
An LLC that is not in good standing still exists and can keep doing business, but it cannot get a certificate of good standing, its name can be taken by another business, and LARA accepts only a restoration filing from it.
Restoring good standing
The LLC files a Certificate of Restoration of Good Standing. According to LARA’s restoration page, the fee is $50 plus $25 for each missing annual statement, plus the current year’s $25 if filed on or after February 15. There is no time limit on restoration. Online, use “File Subsequent Document” in the MiBusiness Registry; LARA generates the missing statements, and review takes up to 10 business days.
Michigan Annual Statement Tips for Non-Resident Owners
Michigan requires a resident agent with a Michigan address, and that address is where LARA sends its notices. Set a February 15 reminder every year, and if your LLC was formed after September 30, remember that its first statement is due one year later than usual, and set the reminder for that year.
Keep Your Michigan LLC in Good Standing
Filing the Michigan Annual Statement by February 15 is what keeps your LLC in good standing with LARA. Banks, payment processors and new partners ask for proof of that status, and the document that shows it is a Michigan certificate of good standing. For the full picture of what the state charges each year, see our breakdown of Michigan LLC costs, and if you have not formed the company yet, start with our guide on how to start an LLC in Michigan.
Most missed filings trace back to one problem: the state’s reminder went to an old address. A registered agent service that scans and forwards state mail closes that gap. If a deadline has already passed, our guide on what happens when you miss an annual report deadline walks through the fix, and our LLC annual report guide for every state covers the rules in other states where you are registered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Michigan LLC Annual Statement due?
By February 15 each year, starting the February 15 after the LLC is formed. An LLC formed after September 30 skips the first February 15.
How much does the Michigan Annual Statement cost?
$25 for an LLC. Michigan law lowers the fee to $15 after September 30, 2027. Professional LLCs pay $75.
Is there a late fee for the Michigan Annual Statement?
LARA’s current pages list a $50 late fee for professional LLCs only, and no late fee for ordinary LLCs.
Does Michigan dissolve LLCs that do not file?
No. After two missed years and 60 days after LARA’s notice, the LLC is not in good standing. It still exists but cannot get a certificate of good standing.
How much does it cost to restore a Michigan LLC?
$50 plus $25 for each missing Annual Statement, plus the current year’s $25 if filed on or after February 15. There is no time limit.
Is the Michigan Annual Statement the same as an annual report?
Yes, it is Michigan’s version. Michigan uses the name Annual Statement for LLCs.
This guide summarizes rules published by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Michigan law as of October 2026. It is general information, not legal or tax advice. Fees and forms change, so confirm the current figures on the official site before you file.
