Indiana Business Entity Report: Due Dates, Fees, and Reinstatement
Indiana requires corporations, LLCs, and other registered business entities to file a business entity report with the Secretary of State. For-profit entities file every two years, in the anniversary month of the date they were formed or registered in Indiana. The fee for a for-profit entity is currently $31 online through INBiz or $50 by mail. If a report is not filed, the Secretary of State can administratively dissolve a domestic entity or revoke a foreign entity's authority to do business in Indiana.
Key points
For-profit entities file a business entity report every two years, in their anniversary month.
The current fee for for-profit entities is $31 online or $50 by mail. Nonprofits have a different schedule and fees.
The report updates your principal office, registered agent, and officers or managers.
Missing the report can lead to administrative dissolution.
A dissolved entity can usually apply for reinstatement, but it must cure the problem and pay what is owed.
What is the Indiana business entity report?
The business entity report keeps the Secretary of State's records current. According to the Secretary of State, the report must reflect current information as of the date it is signed, including:
the entity's name;
registered agent information;
the principal office address; and
the names and addresses of officers, directors, or other governing persons.
The report is often called an "annual report" in other states, but for Indiana for-profit entities it is biennial.
When is the report due?
For-profit entities file every other year, during the anniversary month of their formation or registration. The Secretary of State allows reports to be submitted up to 90 days early. You can confirm your entity's due date with the business search on the Secretary of State's website or in your INBiz account.
How much does it cost?
According to the Indiana Secretary of State, the current fee for for-profit entities is:
$31 when filed online through INBiz; or
$50 when filed by mail.
Nonprofit entities have their own filing schedule and fees. Fees can change, so check INBiz before you file.
How do you file?
The Secretary of State recommends filing online through INBiz, the state's business portal, as the fastest and least expensive option. You will need your business ID or entity name, current addresses, registered agent information, and the names and addresses of your governing persons. Paper forms are also accepted.
If you receive a notice offering to file the report for more than the state fee, check whether it actually comes from the Secretary of State. Filing directly through INBiz means you pay only the state fee.
What happens if you miss the business entity report?
Indiana law allows the Secretary of State to begin administrative dissolution if an entity does not deliver its report within 60 days after it is due, does not pay required fees, or goes without a registered agent for 60 consecutive days (IC 23-0.5-6-1). The Secretary of State must send written notice, and the entity then has 60 days to fix the problem or show it does not exist (IC 23-0.5-6-2). The Secretary of State says it sends several reminders and that dissolution occurs after a report is about five months overdue.
An administratively dissolved entity continues to exist, but its activities are limited. It may apply for reinstatement or wind up its affairs (IC 23-0.5-6-2). Operating while dissolved can create problems with contracts, lenders, licenses, and lawsuits. A foreign entity that misses its report can have its authority to do business in Indiana revoked.
How do you reinstate a dissolved Indiana business?
Under IC 23-0.5-6-3, an entity generally may apply for reinstatement within five years after the effective date of the dissolution. The application must, among other things:
identify the entity and the effective date of dissolution;
state the principal office address and registered agent;
state that the grounds for dissolution have been cured;
include a tax clearance certificate from the Indiana Department of Revenue; and
pay all fees, taxes, interest, and penalties owed.
Once reinstated, the entity is treated as if the dissolution never happened, although people who relied on the dissolution may keep certain rights. A 2025 amendment, effective January 1, 2026, allows some applications after five years with a statement of reasons. If your business has been dissolved for a long time, get advice before you act.
Why does good standing matter?
Banks, buyers, landlords, and other businesses often ask for proof that an entity is in good standing, such as a certificate of existence from the Secretary of State. An entity that is behind on reports may not be able to get one. Keeping reports current is especially important before a sale, loan, or major contract. If you are buying a business, our legal checklist for buyers covers what to review.
Steps to stay compliant
Note your anniversary month and set a reminder every two years.
Keep your registered agent current. Going 60 consecutive days without a registered agent is a ground for dissolution.
Update officers and addresses when they change, not only at report time.
File through INBiz to pay only the state fee.
Check your status before signing a loan, lease, or sale agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Does an Indiana LLC have to file an annual report?
Indiana for-profit LLCs file a business entity report every two years, not every year.
What is the late fee for an Indiana business entity report?
If an entity is dissolved, reinstatement requires paying all fees, taxes, interest, and penalties owed. Check INBiz for current amounts.
Can I file my business entity report early?
Yes. The Secretary of State allows reports to be filed up to 90 days before the due date.
What if my business was dissolved by mistake?
You may be able to apply for reinstatement and show that the grounds for dissolution did not exist or have been cured.
Questions about keeping your business in good standing?
If you have questions about your Indiana business's filings, you can schedule a consultation with Brinkley Law or learn more about our business law practice.
Brinkley Law, 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
This article provides general information about Indiana law and is not legal advice. Reading it or contacting Brinkley Law does not create an attorney-client relationship. The application of the law depends on the facts of each matter.
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