Colorado annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
Colorado Annual Report Filing
Colorado corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations file a periodic report during their formation anniversary month. The fee is $25, and a $50 late fee applies after the reporting window closes. The report is filed online with the Secretary of State.
At a glance
Who must file in Colorado
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations registered in Colorado.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
Colorado annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | Anniversary month | $25 | — |
| LLC | Anniversary month | $25 | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | Anniversary month | $25 | — |
How to file the Colorado annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the Colorado Secretary of State, Business Division. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the Colorado report is late?
A $50 late fee applies after the reporting window. Continued delinquency can lead to administrative dissolution.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
Colorado filing notes
Colorado uses a periodic report with a filing window around the formation anniversary month. The report is filed online, and the state fee is the same for the common entity types.
The periodic report is an information filing, not a Colorado income tax return. The entity may still have separate state tax, sales, and payroll obligations.
Colorado annual report questions
Official Colorado resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the Colorado Secretary of State, Business Division or your professional adviser before filing.