How to file a Mississippi annual report

Filing your Mississippi annual report is a critical legal requirement for maintaining your business's compliance. All registered entities must file through the Mississippi Secretary of State online portal. Failure to meet deadlines results in administrative dissolution, preventing your business from legally operating in the state.

Need to file quickly? Follow these streamlined steps:

1. Log in or create an account at the Mississippi Secretary of State website
2. Enter your Business ID number or use the search tool
3. Verify and update your principal office address, registered agent information, and officer or manager details
4. Electronically certify the report
5. Download and save your confirmation receipt

Mississippi Annual Report filing requirements

The Mississippi Secretary of State only accepts annual report filings through their online portal. You have two options:

• Standard method: Direct filing through the Secretary of State website
• Third-party filing: Using a service provider like Discern to handle your submission

Remember to maintain accurate registered agent information in your filing, as this is essential for receiving important legal and state communications for both domestic and foreign entities operating in Mississippi.

Deadlines for filing your Mississippi annual report

• For-profit corporations and LLCs: April 15th (filing opens January 1st)
• Nonprofit corporations: May 15th

Filing fees by entity type

Mississippi's fee structure creates significant cost differences based on entity type:

• Domestic LLCs: $0
• Domestic corporations: $25
• Foreign LLCs: $250
• Foreign corporations: $500
• Nonprofit corporations: $0

Consequences of non-compliance

While Mississippi doesn't impose late fees, the consequences are more severe. Missing your deadline can trigger administrative dissolution by the Secretary of State, as per Mississippi Code § 79-4-14.20. 

Administrative dissolution results in:

• Immediate loss of good standing status
• Significant legal restrictions on business operations (inability to operate with state protection or enter new contracts as a recognized entity)
• General inability to maintain lawsuits in Mississippi courts (except for certain winding-up actions)
• Loss of name protection (other entities may register your business name)
• Complications with business licenses, contracts, and financial accounts
• Potential risk of personal liability for owners/members only if they engage in wrongful acts or continue unauthorized business activities after dissolution

Reinstatement process

To reinstate a dissolved business in Mississippi, you must:

• File any required delinquent annual reports and address outstanding fees
• Obtain a tax clearance letter from the Mississippi Department of Revenue
• Pay the applicable reinstatement fee ($50-$100)

FAQs About filing a Mississippi annual report

Are there monetary late fees for missing the deadline?

Mississippi doesn't charge late fees, but the state will administratively dissolve your business if you fail to file. The consequences of dissolution are significantly more severe than monetary penalties.

Are initial reports required when forming a new entity?

No. Mississippi doesn't require initial reports—only annual reports starting the year after formation. Your first annual report will be due on April 15 following the calendar year of formation.

Who is authorized to file my MS annual report?

Officers, members, managers, or authorized agents can file on behalf of the entity. Anyone with authority to act for the company can complete the filing.

If you encounter persistent issues, contact the Mississippi Secretary of State's Business Services Division directly at (601) 359-1633 or business@sos.ms.gov.

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