How to File an Indiana Business Entity Report

If you have a limited liability company (LLC) in Indiana, you must file a business entity report to keep your business in good standing. But don’t worry – it’s a relatively painless process that can be done online. 

Read on to learn how to file your LLC’s business entity report in Indiana. 

What Is a Business Entity Report?

A business entity report, known as an annual report in most states, simply verifies your business information and tells the state of Indiana that your LLC is still operating. 

Keeping up with business entity reports is a legal requirement that enables you to obtain a Certificate of Existence, which a bank or creditor might request to confirm your compliance. 

In Indiana, the following information is required for the business entity report: 

• Business name
• Primary business address
• Taxable year
• Name of business contact
• Date, state, and county of formation
• Registered agent’s name, address, and contact information
• Authorized signers 

How to File a Business Entity Report in Indiana

To file your business entity report in Indiana, visit the Access Indiana website and log in to your account.

Simply select “business entity report” and fill in the required information.

If You Do Business in Other States

If you do business in other states, be sure to register in those states as a foreign LLC. For example, if your LLC is registered in Indiana and you start doing business in Florida, you’ll need to register in Florida as a foreign LLC.

You’re generally required to register as a foreign LLC if: 

• You have a physical presence of any kind in that state 
• You have employees in that state
• You regularly meet with clients, managers, or investors in that state
• You are licensed to do business in that state

Once you’ve registered as a foreign LLC, your business will need to follow the annual reporting requirements of that state and pay taxes in that state. 

In Closing

Filing a business entity report in Indiana is relatively easy and crucial to smooth business operations.

Be sure to review all your business information and file your report on time to ensure your LLC remains in good standing.