Indiana LLC annual report and yearly fees: what is due and when

Indiana's report comes round only every two years, which makes it easy to forget. There is no late fee, so the real cost of forgetting is dissolution. This guide covers the timing, fees and how to recover.

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Short answer

Indiana LLCs file a Business Entity Report every two years, not an annual report, by the end of the anniversary month, about $32 online or $50 on paper. The first is due two years after formation. Indiana charges no late fee, but an LLC 60 days overdue can be dissolved after a further 60-day notice. Reinstatement costs $30 plus the overdue reports.

At a glance

Filing
Business Entity Report
Frequency
Every two years
Fee
About $32 online, $50 on paper
Due
End of the anniversary month
Late fee
None
Reinstatement
$30 plus overdue reports
Indiana LLC annual report and yearly fees: what is due and whenFiling: Business Entity Report; Frequency: Every two years; Fee: About $32 online, $50 on paper; Due: End of the anniversary month; Late fee: None; Reinstatement: $30 plus overdue reports.KEY FACTS AT A GLANCEIndiana LLC annual report and yearly fees: what isdue and whenFilingBusiness Entity ReportFrequencyEvery two yearsFeeAbout $32 online, $50 onpaperDueEnd of the anniversarymonthLate feeNoneReinstatement$30 plus overdue reportsChecked against official sourcesTax BakersIndiana LLC annual report and yearly fees: what is due and whenFiling: Business Entity Report; Frequency: Every two years; Fee: About $32 online, $50 on paper; Due: End of the anniversary month; Late fee: None; Reinstatement: $30 plus overdue reports.KEY FACTS AT A GLANCEIndiana LLC annual report andyearly fees: what is due and whenFilingBusiness Entity ReportFrequencyEvery two yearsFeeAbout $32 online, $50 on paperDueEnd of the anniversary monthLate feeNoneReinstatement$30 plus overdue reportsChecked against official sourcesTax Bakers
Key facts at a glance, as set out in this guide.

What does a Indiana LLC have to file each year?

FilingFiled withCostDue
Business Entity ReportIndiana Secretary of State, INBizAbout $32 onlineAnniversary month, every two years
Owners' income tax returnsIndiana Department of RevenueState and county income taxApril 15
Sales tax returns, if registeredIndiana Department of Revenue, INTIMETax collectedMonthly, quarterly or annually

For forming the LLC in the first place, see how to form an LLC in Indiana.

When is it due?

By the last day of the LLC's anniversary month, every two years, starting two years after formation: an LLC formed in March 2024 filed its first report by March 31, 2026, and files again by March 31, 2028. INBiz shows each LLC's next due date, and reports can be filed a few months early.

How much does it cost?

About $32 online through INBiz or $50 on paper, for two years. Indiana charges no late fee, so the cost of a late report is the same, as long as the LLC has not been dissolved.

How do you file it?

  1. Check the due date on INBiz

    The business search shows the next report date.

  2. Log in to INBiz

    The Secretary of State's online business portal.

  3. Confirm or update details

    Principal office, registered agent and governing persons.

  4. Pay and file

    About $32 by card, and keep the confirmation.

What information do you need?

The Business Entity Report usually confirms or updates the LLC's principal office and mailing addresses, its registered agent and registered office, the names and addresses of its members or managers, and an email address for state notices. Have the LLC's Indiana entity or file number ready; it appears on the formation approval and in the state's business search. Changing the LLC's name or management structure needs a separate amendment, not the report.

What happens if you file late or not at all?

Indiana adds no late fee. Once a report is 60 days overdue, the Secretary of State can begin administrative dissolution: it sends written notice, and the LLC has another 60 days to file before it is dissolved. A dissolved LLC loses its active status and liability protection until it is reinstated.

How do you restore a dissolved LLC?

A dissolved Indiana LLC can be reinstated within five years by filing an application for reinstatement with a $30 fee, every overdue Business Entity Report with its fee, and a Certificate of Clearance from the Indiana Department of Revenue, provided the name is still available. Reinstatement for a single missed report typically costs around $62 online. See reinstating a dissolved LLC.

What else does a Indiana LLC pay each year?

Owners pay Indiana's flat state income tax plus county income tax on their share of profit. LLCs selling taxable goods file sales tax returns through INTIME, and employers file withholding and unemployment returns.

What does a typical year look like?

WhenWhat to do
Formation yearNo report due
Anniversary month, two years laterFirst Business Entity Report
Every two years afterBusiness Entity Report, about $32
April 15 each yearOwners' federal and Indiana returns
Monthly or quarterlySales tax returns, if registered

Is anything different for foreign owners?

No. A Indiana LLC owned by someone outside the US files the same Business Entity Report in the same way, usually online with a card. Make sure the registered agent forwards state notices promptly, since that is where reminders and penalty notices go. Separately, a single-member LLC owned by a foreign person must file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 with the IRS every year; that federal filing is unrelated to the state report and carries a $25,000 penalty if missed. See annual filings for foreign-owned LLCs.

How do you avoid missing it?

Put the due date in a calendar with a reminder a month ahead, keep the email address on the state's records current, and file as soon as the filing window opens. Registered agent services usually send reminders too. Be wary of official-looking letters from private companies offering to file for a much higher fee: genuine notices come from the Indiana Secretary of State through INBiz, and you can always file directly. See business tax deadlines.

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Questions people ask

Does an Indiana LLC file an annual report?

No. It files a Business Entity Report every two years.

How much is the Indiana Business Entity Report?

About $32 online or $50 on paper.

Is there a late fee in Indiana?

No, but an overdue LLC can be dissolved after notice.

How much does it cost to reinstate an Indiana LLC?

$30 plus each overdue report, with a tax clearance certificate.

Sources

Every fee, date and rule on this page was taken from these official and primary sources.

  1. Indiana INBiz: Business filings
  2. Indiana Secretary of State: Application for Reinstatement, State Form 4160
  3. Indiana Department of Revenue

Rules and fees change. If you are reading this long after October 1, 2026, confirm the figures with the source before you rely on them.

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