Region: South

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.

North Carolina LLCs file a $200 annual report each year by April 15, filed directly with the Secretary of State.

Alabama combines its annual report and franchise-style tax into a single Business Privilege Tax return filed with the Department of Revenue, due 3.5 months after your LLC’s tax year begins.