Tennessee LLC Annual Report (2026)

Understand the main recurring Tennessee LLC filing or compliance task for 2026, including deadlines, fees, good standing, and how it differs from federal taxes.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

Every Tennessee domestic and foreign LLC files an annual report. The fee is $50 per member, with a $300 minimum and $3,000 maximum. The deadline is the first day of the fourth month after the fiscal year ends.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. Confirm the current deadline and filing fee in the Tennessee Secretary of State system.

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Question	Tennessee answer
Filing	Annual Report
Frequency	Every year
Fee	$50/member; $300 minimum; $3,000 maximum
Deadline	First day of the fourth month after fiscal year-end
Calendar-year LLC	Generally April 1
First report	Generally due the year after formation
Registered agent change	May add a $20 fee

What to review each year

Use the annual report as a compliance checkpoint for:

Registered agent and registered office
Principal executive office
Mailing address
Member count
Managers or members listed by the form
Tennessee tax accounts
Employer accounts and payroll obligations
County, city, and professional licenses

The annual report keeps the Secretary of State record current. It does not file tax returns or renew every license.

Deadline calculation

The annual report is due on the first day of the fourth month after the close of the fiscal year. For a calendar-year LLC whose fiscal year ends December 31, the due date is April 1. A different fiscal year produces a different date.

What happens if the report is missed

The Secretary of State can issue a notice of pending dissolution or revocation. Continued noncompliance can affect the entity’s active status and require delinquent reports and fees to restore good standing.

FAQ

How much is the Tennessee LLC annual report?

It is $50 per member, with a $300 minimum and $3,000 maximum.

When is it due?

It is due on the first day of the fourth month after the fiscal year ends. Calendar-year LLCs are generally due April 1.

Is it the same as franchise and excise tax?

No. The annual report is a Secretary of State filing. Franchise and excise tax is a separate Department of Revenue obligation.

Does changing the agent cost extra?

A $20 fee may apply when the registered agent or registered office is changed as part of the annual report.

Official resources

CostSee Tennessee LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.TimeSee Tennessee LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a Tennessee LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand Tennessee registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn how to file the Tennessee LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.AgreementLearn what a Tennessee LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.

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