Wisconsin annual reports, deadlines, and fees
Start with your entity type below. Wisconsin reporting schedules can differ for LLCs and corporations; a report may be annual, biennial, or not required for a particular entity type.
Open Wisconsin filing agency ↗Wisconsin LLC reports
Wisconsin domestic LLC annual reports are $25 per year and foreign LLC annual reports are $80. Domestic due dates are March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 based on the formation quarter; foreign LLC reports are due March 31. Paper filing carries a $15 surcharge, and the Form 5-I May 2026 instructions warn that nonfiling can cause administrative dissolution or foreign revocation.
Wisconsin corporation reports
Wisconsin corporations file annual reports under their chapter-specific schedule; domestic business-corporation fees depend on the DFI form, while foreign corporation annual reports are generally $80 plus the applicable capital/fee rules. Due dates follow the domestic incorporation quarter or foreign qualification schedule; paper reports carry a $15 surcharge where specified.
Wisconsin franchise and business taxes
Wisconsin's DFI filing fees are not a separate corporate franchise tax. Wisconsin income/franchise tax and other business taxes are administered by the Department of Revenue and depend on taxable income, apportionment, entity classification, and Wisconsin activity.
A registry report and a tax filing can have different deadlines and payment recipients. Check both before considering the year complete.
Late fees and missed-report penalties
The reviewed Wisconsin DFI materials identify annual-report fees and administrative dissolution/revocation consequences but do not expose one universal late surcharge. A paper surcharge, reinstatement costs, and Wisconsin Department of Revenue tax interest/penalties may apply; determine the entity-specific delinquency balance from DFI.
Administrative dissolution and notices
Failure to file a required Wisconsin annual report may result in administrative dissolution for domestic entities or revocation/termination for foreign entities under Chapters 181 and 183. The statutory notice and cure sequence varies by entity type; the registered agent must monitor DFI notices.
Reinstate a Wisconsin business
Search DFI status, file the entity-specific reinstatement or return-to-active application, submit all missing annual reports, restore the Wisconsin agent/office, pay reports, late amounts and reinstatement fees, correct public information, and verify active status. Clear Wisconsin Department of Revenue and local-license obligations separately.
Reinstatement costs and back taxes
Wisconsin reinstatement fees vary by chapter and entity status; the reviewed 2026 pages did not expose one universal amount. Add each delinquent annual report, paper or online charges, expedited charges, and separate Wisconsin tax balances, interest, and penalties.
Check the entity’s current Wisconsin status →Before submitting your report
- Match the legal name and entity number to the official record.
- Confirm the reporting period, current addresses, and agent information.
- Save the accepted filing and receipt, then check that the record reflects the update.
Need formal proof after filing? See Wisconsin certificate fees and ordering options.