Michigan LLC annual report & franchise tax deadlines 2026-2027
Every recurring Michigan filing for LLCs, S corps and C corporations — due dates, fees and the official source for each. Last verified Oct 21, 2026.
LLC
| Report | Annual Statement Confirmed on official page |
|---|---|
| Due | By Feb 15 each year (starting the year after formation) |
| State fee | $25 |
| How often | annual |
Corporation (C & S corp)
| Report | Annual Report Confirmed on official page |
|---|---|
| Due | By May 15 each year |
| State fee | $25 |
| How often | annual |
Franchise & entity-level taxes
| No separate statewide franchise or entity-level tax listed for this state. |
State income & estimated tax
| Corporate income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| C corp return | Apr 30 (CIT, last day of the 4th month) |
| Partnership / S corp return | No state partnership/S corp entity return (elective flow-through entity tax available) |
| Corporate estimates | Apr 15, Jul 15, Oct 15, Jan 15 (quarterly) |
General pattern — verify Calendar-year pattern; confirm with the revenue department.
Sales tax
Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) is assigned by the state based on your tax liability. Returns are generally due the 20th of the month after the reporting period.
General pattern — verify Your assigned frequency and due day appear in your state tax account.
IRS disaster postponements in Michigan
- MI-2026-02: federal deadlines postponed to Nov 2, 2026 (incident began Apr 10, 2026) — Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Iosco, Iron, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Marquette, Mecosta, Menominee, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Tuscola, Washtenaw, and Wexford counties
IRS relief is federal. Whether Michigan follows the postponement for state returns varies — check the state revenue department.
Your Michigan calendar
Add your formation month/year to date anniversary-based reports. Calendar-year filers; weekend and federal-holiday dates roll to the next business day.
Upcoming deadlines
Not tax advice — verify each date with the linked source. Fiscal-year filers' dates differ.
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Michigan deadline FAQ
When is the Michigan LLC annual report due?
By Feb 15 each year (starting the year after formation).
How much does the Michigan LLC annual report cost?
State fee: $25.
When is the Michigan corporation annual report due?
By May 15 each year. Fee: $25. S corporations file the same report as other corporations.
Does Michigan have a franchise tax or annual LLC tax?
We don't list a separate statewide franchise or entity-level tax for Michigan. Income and sales taxes may still apply.
When are Michigan business income tax returns due?
C corporations: Apr 30 (CIT, last day of the 4th month). Pass-through entities (partnerships, S corps): No state partnership/S corp entity return (elective flow-through entity tax available). These are general calendar-year patterns — confirm with the state revenue department.
How often do I file Michigan sales tax?
Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) is assigned by the state based on your tax liability. Returns are generally due the 20th of the month after the reporting period.
What happens if I miss a Michigan deadline?
Most states charge a late fee or penalty and interest, and an entity that keeps missing its annual report can lose good standing and eventually be administratively dissolved. Check the official source for the exact penalty and reinstatement steps.
Official sources
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/michigan-business-roadmap/annual-reports-and-annual-statements
- https://www.michigan.gov/taxes
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/frequently-asked-questions
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/how-do-i/renewals/restore-my-llc
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-450-4207
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-450-4207a
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-450-5101
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/mibrp
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/cscl/corps/how-do-i/renewals/renew-my-corporation
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-450-1911
Federal dates: IRS Publication 509. Disaster relief: IRS tax relief in disaster situations.
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