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Michigan LLC Annual Report: Fee, Due Date and Penalties
What a Michigan LLC files to stay in good standing, what it costs and when it's due.
Verified October 2026 against official state sources.
- Report fee
- $25
- How often
- Every year
- When it's due
- Annual statement ($25) due by February 15 each year.
- First report
- By February 15 of the year after formation. LLCs formed after September 30 skip the first February 15.
- Late penalty
- $50 late penalty, per Form CD-265 (statutory for PLLCs; for standard LLCs it is listed on the form but the statutory basis is unclear).
Fee details: Annual Statement $25 due February 15. LLCs formed after September 30 do not file until the February 15 after the next one. No late fee for regular LLCs ($50 late penalty applies to PLLCs). If not filed within 2 years of the due date, the LLC loses good standing; restoration $50 plus $25 per missed statement.
If you miss a deadline
The LLC is not in good standing if missing statements are not filed within 60 days after LARA's notice (MCL 450.4207a).
Getting reinstated: $50 state fee, plus any back reports, taxes and penalties.
Filing yourself, a Michigan LLC costs $75 in the first year and $25 a year after.
Full Michigan cost breakdown →Sources
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/cscl/NonImages_new/Corps/forms/llc/701-0725.pdf
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/limited-liability-co/filling-requirements-continued/annual-filings
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/how-do-i/renewals/restore-my-llc
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-450-4909
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-450-4207a
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/frequently-asked-questions
Questions
›How much is the Michigan LLC annual report fee?
Michigan's required report has a $25 state fee and is filed every year.
›When is the Michigan LLC annual report due?
Annual statement ($25) due by February 15 each year. First report: By February 15 of the year after formation. LLCs formed after September 30 skip the first February 15.
›What happens if I file the Michigan annual report late?
$50 late penalty, per Form CD-265 (statutory for PLLCs; for standard LLCs it is listed on the form but the statutory basis is unclear). The LLC is not in good standing if missing statements are not filed within 60 days after LARA's notice (MCL 450.4207a).
›How much does it cost to reinstate a Michigan LLC?
Michigan charges a $50 reinstatement fee, plus any back reports, taxes and penalties.
Estimates are for planning only and are not legal or tax advice. States change fees and deadlines; check the official source before you file.