Region: South

Texas replaces the traditional annual report with a yearly Franchise Tax filing, required by May 15 every year even if your LLC owes nothing.

Virginia LLCs pay a simple flat $50 Annual Registration Fee each year by the end of their formation anniversary month.

West Virginia LLCs file a low-cost annual report each year by July 1.

DC LLCs file a $300 Biennial Report every two years and should review whether the Unincorporated Business Franchise Tax applies based on DC-source gross receipts.

Florida LLCs file a single annual report by May 1. Miss the deadline and the state adds a $400 late fee on top of the base cost.

Georgia LLCs file a low-cost annual registration each year in a fixed Q1 window (January 1 – April 1).

Kentucky’s annual report is inexpensive ($15), but LLCs should also plan for the state’s Limited Liability Entity Tax (LLET), a separate entity-level tax with a minimum payment.

Louisiana LLCs file a low-cost annual report on their formation anniversary date each year.

Maryland LLCs owe a flat $300 annual report fee every year by April 15, due even for inactive LLCs.

Mississippi’s annual report is free to file online, but still required every year by April 15 to stay in good standing.