Wisconsin Annual Report Filing
All Wisconsin corporations, nonprofits, LLCs, and LLPs must file an Annual Report with the Department of Financial Institutions. Keep your business in good standing with our professional renewal service.
Wisconsin Filing
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*Online filing includes $1 processing fee. Foreign entities pay $66 total state fee.
- 90-day advance reminder
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Wisconsin Annual Report Due Dates
Your due date depends on when your business was initially registered with Wisconsin. Foreign entities must file by March 31st each year.
Domestic Entities Due Dates
All foreign entities must file by March 31st each year.
Wisconsin Annual Report Fee Schedule
No Late Fees: Wisconsin doesn't charge penalty fees for failing to file an annual report. However, your business may be administratively dissolved or revoked of its rights to conduct business in Wisconsin.
How to File Your Wisconsin Annual Report
Wisconsin Annual Reports can be filed online or by mail through the Department of Financial Institutions.
Find Your Due Date
Determine your quarterly deadline based on your formation date.
Gather Information
Business name, registered agent, officers/directors, and stock info.
Complete the Report
File online through the Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal.
Submit Payment
Pay online with credit card ($1 processing fee) or mail a check.
Required Information
- Business name
- Registered agent name and address
- Officer/director, manager, or partner names and addresses
- Corporation stock information (class, series, shares authorized/issued)
- Business email address
- Signature of person filing the report
* LLCs are not required to include member information on their annual reports.
Filing Options
For Domestic Corporations & LLCs
Visit the Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal, click "File My Annual Report Today," enter your business name, and select your business to continue.
For Nonprofits & Foreign Entities
Start at the Wisconsin Annual Report ID Lookup page, search for your business, then click "file an annual report" to be redirected to the portal.
Paper Filing
To file by mail, find a paper form at the DFI website. Include a check or money order for payment. LLPs must file by paper only.
How Our Wisconsin Renewal Service Works
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Never Miss a Deadline
We send reminders 90 days before your quarterly due date.
Privacy Protected
We list our contact information instead of yours on public records.
Secure Filing
We use our IP address and payment info, protecting your digital footprint.
Expert Support
Our team handles all the paperwork so you can focus on your business.
Privacy Protection Included
Wisconsin Annual Reports are public record. Our Renewal Service is designed to protect your privacy:
- We list our contact information instead of yours
- Only minimum required information included
- We use our IP address to limit digital tracking
- Our payment and credit card info used, not yours
Wisconsin Annual Report Questions
Does Wisconsin require initial reports?
No. Wisconsin doesn't require new businesses to file initial reports. Your first annual report will be due at the end of the quarter containing your formation anniversary.
What happens if I forget to file my Wisconsin Annual Report?
Wisconsin doesn't charge penalty fees for failing to file an annual report; however, your business will lose its good standing and risk being administratively dissolved or revoked of its rights to conduct business in Wisconsin.
How long does Wisconsin Annual Report processing take?
Your Wisconsin Annual Report will be processed in approximately 5 business days when filed online.
Who is authorized to file a Wisconsin Annual Report?
Your Wisconsin Annual Report may be filed by someone inside the business (such as a director or manager) or someone outside the business (such as an attorney) hired to file on your behalf.
Do Wisconsin Annual Reports need original signatures?
No. Wisconsin Annual Reports can be submitted with electronic signatures, making online filing quick and convenient.
Do Wisconsin LLCs need to include member information?
No. Wisconsin LLCs are not required to include member information on their annual reports. Only manager information (if manager-managed) needs to be listed.
Is there an additional fee for online filing?
Yes. There is an additional $1 processing fee for all online filings in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Physical Address:
Division of Corporate & Consumer Services
201 W. Washington Ave. Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
Mailing Address:
Dept. of Financial Institutions
Box 93348
Milwaukee, WI 53293-0348
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