Wisconsin Annual Report

Sep 24, 2026

Annual reports with the Secretary of State in Wisconsin are official documents that businesses are required to file each year to provide updated information about their company, such as current officers, directors, and registered agent. These reports help ensure transparency and compliance with state regulations, as well as maintain the business's active status within the state.

There are 8 different ways to file an annual report in Wisconsin depending on your legal entity type and tax classification. Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in Wisconsin or use Mosey to do it.

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Wisconsin Annual Report for Corporation

Nonstock corporations formed in Wisconsin must file an Annual Report (Form 5) with the Department of Financial Institutions by the end of the quarter corresponding to their registration anniversary date.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Look up the Entity ID or name of your business to begin filing your annual report online.

Wisconsin Annual Report for LLP

You must file a Domestic Limited Liability Partnership Annual Report (Form 616) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions by the end of the quarter corresponding to your registration anniversary date.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Look up the Entity ID or name of your business to begin filing your annual report online.

Wisconsin Annual Report for LLC

Limited liability companies formed in Wisconsin must file an Annual Report (Form 5) with the Department of Financial Institutions by the end of the quarter corresponding to their registration anniversary date.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Look up the Entity ID or name of your business to begin filing your annual report online.

Wisconsin Annual Report for Professional Corporation, Corporation

Corporations formed in Wisconsin must file an Annual Report (Form 16) with the Department of Financial Institutions by the end of the quarter corresponding to their registration anniversary date.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Look up the Entity ID or name of your business to begin filing your annual report online.

Wisconsin Annual Report for Corporation

Foreign nonprofits must file an Annual Report (Form 5) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions due on March 31 every year, following the calendar year in which your business is registered.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Look up the Entity ID or name of your business to begin filing your annual report online.

Wisconsin Annual Report for LLP

You must file a Foreign Limited Liability Partnership Annual Report (Form 618) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions by March 31 each year, following the calendar year in which your business is registered.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Look up the Entity ID or name of your business to begin filing your annual report online.

Wisconsin Annual Report for LLC

Foreign limited liability companies must file an Annual Report (Form 5) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions by March 31 each year, following the calendar year in which your business is registered.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Look up the Entity ID or name of your business to begin filing your annual report online.

Wisconsin Annual Report for Professional Corporation, Corporation

Foreign corporations must file an Annual Report (Form 18) with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions by March 31 each year, following the calendar year in which your business is registered.

  1. File Annual Report Online

    Look up the Entity ID or name of your business to begin filing your annual report online.

What else do I need to know?

There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.

Maintaining a Registered Agent

Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in Wisconsin.

Other Taxes

In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in Wisconsin.

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