Annual Report Templates by State
What Is an Annual Report?
An Annual Report is a brief statement prepared by a company and submitted with their state of registration to provide various information about the business, individuals who can make decisions on behalf of the company, and update contact details.
This document is usually one or two pages long - it includes basic information about the company requested by the state governing authority. Its main purpose is to inform the state of any changes to the contact information or business ownership – for instance, you have a new director or you have moved to another city.
Annual Report Templates by State
The requirements for Annual Reports can be different for your location – browse free Annual Report templates below to find the form you need.
| Alabama | Hawaii | Massachusetts | New Mexico | South Dakota |
| Alaska | Idaho | Michigan | New York | Tennessee |
| Arizona | Illinois | Minnesota | North Carolina | Texas |
| Arkansas | Indiana | Mississippi | North Dakota | Utah |
| California | Iowa | Missouri | Ohio | Vermont |
| Colorado | Kansas | Montana | Oklahoma | Virginia |
| Connecticut | Kentucky | Nebraska | Oregon | Washington |
| Delaware | Louisiana | Nevada | Pennsylvania | West Virginia |
| Florida | Maine | New Hampshire | Rhode Island | Wisconsin |
| Georgia | Maryland | New Jersey | South Carolina | Wyoming |
What Should Be Included in an Annual Report?
Here is how you need to file an Annual Report:
- Determine whether it is actually necessary. There are states that do not ask for annual reports from certain types of businesses or simply do not have mandatory reports. Contact the state agency that registered your entity and ask them if you need to submit any statements.
- Verify the Annual Report’s due date. You might have to prepare this document every year, every two years, or every ten years. The deadline may be the anniversary of the business registration or a set date for each company regardless of the date of registration. Sometimes, it is needed to file the first Annual Report within weeks or months after you register the company.
- Fill out the Annual Report. If you are not obliged to do it online, you will need to compose a written document and then mail it to the appropriate state agency. There are certain limitations for electronic Annual Reports – for instance, in Illinois, you cannot submit information electronically if your company has more than six directors or officers. Generally, this statement contains the name, mailing and physical addresses of the business, identification of company directors and representatives, short description of the type of business and industry in which the entity is involved, contact information of the company, and signature of the registered agent. You are not required to disclose your financial position or reveal any confidential information.
- If you want to, you may attach a letter from the board of director or registered agent to describe your business performance of the last year or several years, outline the main goals of the company, and address the risks or issues the entity currently faces, especially if the state has already expressed an interest in your company prior to the report.
- Submit the Annual Report with the state agency responsible for the business registration. You may have to pay the filing fee and business taxes, including franchise taxes when filing the report. If your company has registration in several states, you need to file the report in each state.
What Happens if I Don't File My Annual Report?
If a corporate Annual Report is obligatory in your state, file it on time. Failing to do so may lead to late fees for the company. If you do not submit this statement at all, the state may stop recognizing your business as a legal entity and the company may even be dissolved. Additionally, you will face penalties and fines. To avoid it and remain a business with a good reputation, file the report properly and at the appropriate time.
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This form is used for reporting the annual purchase credit earned by manufacturers in Illinois.
This Form is used for submitting the annual report for agricultural co-operatives in Illinois under the Agricultural Co-operative Act.
This form is used for annual reporting in Alaska under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) program.
This form is used for submitting an annual report for Open Space Agricultural Valuation Wildlife Management in Texas.
This Form is used for public depositors in Florida to submit their annual report to the Chief Financial Officer.
This form is used for submitting the annual financial report in Mississippi.
This document is an Annual Report used by both domestic and foreign corporations in the state of Massachusetts. It contains important financial and business information that must be submitted to the state government on a yearly basis.
This document is an annual report specifically designed for professional and foreign professional corporations operating in the state of Massachusetts. It provides important information and updates on the corporation's activities and financial status.
This document is used for making corrections to a previously filed document in the state of Massachusetts. It allows for the correction of errors or omissions in the original filing.
This Form is used for filing the annual report for a limited partnership in the state of Illinois. It provides information about the partnership's business and activities.
This document is a worksheet for preparing the annual report and is not a public record in Wyoming.
This document is used for filing an annual report for a corporation. It contains information about the company's financial status, activities, and other relevant details.
This form is used for reporting the utilization of the Manufacturer's Purchase Credit in the state of Illinois on an annual basis.
This form is used for filing the annual report for entities in the state of Indiana.
This document for North Carolina businesses to report their yearly financial information.
This document provides information on the annual report of abandoned safe deposit box property in Indiana. It outlines the process and requirements for reporting and claiming abandoned items.
This document is used for filing the annual report for a limited liability partnership in the state of Delaware.
This Form is used for filing the annual report by Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) in North Carolina. It is a legal requirement to provide updated information about the business and its members to maintain active status as an LLC in the state.
This document is an annual report specific to the state of Massachusetts. It provides a summary of important information and activities relating to the state's government, finances, and accomplishments over the course of a year.
This template is used for creating an annual report on project activities in North Carolina. It provides a structured format to document and evaluate the progress, achievements, and challenges of a project over the course of a year.
This is a document which must be filed by every California stock, agricultural cooperative and registered foreign corporation in order to provide the California Secretary of State with information about the business's officers, directors, registered agents, and address.
This form is used for filing an amended annual report for a nonprofit corporation in the state of Maine.
This document is used for reporting unclaimed shares of stock or mutual funds in the state of Michigan on an annual basis.
This form is used for requesting an extension of time to submit the annual report with the Charitable Trusts Unit in New Hampshire.
This Form is used for financial institutions in Maryland to file their annual report and personal property return.
This document is used for the annual safety test report of roped and hydraulic elevators in the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This document is a template that can be used to create an annual report showcasing accomplishments. It provides a structure and format for summarizing and presenting achievements and milestones over the course of a year.
This Form is used for banks, savings banks, savings & loans and trust companies in Maryland to file their annual report and personal property return.
This document for assessing and reporting on annual program performance. It is a template provided by Jossey-Bass.
This form is used for reporting the annual progress of clinical trials conducted in VA medical facilities.
This form is used for railroad companies operating in Florida to submit their annual report and return to the State of Florida. It is a requirement by the state for railroad companies to provide information on their operations and finances.
This Form is used for applying for an exemption from filing the annual financial report for a water company in the state of New York.
This document for the Annual Report of the Guardian in Nassau County, New York. It provides a comprehensive summary of the guardian's activities and financial information for the year.
