Formation is a starting point, not the last filing. The checklist depends on your state, tax classification, employees and where the business operates.
After forming
- Save the filed state document and update your agent address when it changes.
- Check state annual/biennial reports and taxes; Ohio's ordinary LLC has no SOS annual report, while Wyoming, Florida and Delaware have different recurring duties.
- Check federal EIN need, local/industry permits, banking rules and applicable tax returns.
Ohio agent updates · Florida annual report · Delaware tax
When closing
SBA says to file dissolution documents wherever registered, cancel permits/names, resolve employees and debts, and file final returns. IRS gives separate federal final-return and EIN-account steps. Exact form/fee and tax clearance vary by state and entity; check all states before assuming a ceased business is formally closed. SBA closing · IRS closing
Frequently asked questions
What do I do after filing an Ohio LLC?
Keep the statutory agent current, check tax and local license obligations, and save the formation record. An ordinary Ohio LLC has no general SOS annual report.
How do I close an LLC I no longer use?
Check dissolution or cancellation in every state where registered, final federal and state returns, permits and outstanding obligations. Stopping sales is not dissolution.
Does no revenue end my LLC’s annual obligations?
No. State reports and taxes may continue while the entity is active; the obligations vary by state, ownership and tax classification.
Do I have to close an LLC in every state where it registered?
Check dissolution or cancellation in the formation state and withdrawal in each state where it qualified, plus final tax and permit steps. The forms differ.
This is general information, not legal, tax or banking advice. Rules, deadlines and provider policies change; check the linked source and facts of your case before acting.