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Some states require business entities to file a statement of information or similar compliance document every two years rather than annually. Manay CPA tracks your biennial statement deadline, prepares the filing with current information, and submits it to the state before the due date.
- Biennial statement filing in all applicable states
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- Available for corporations, LLCs, and other registered entities
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What Is a Biennial Statement?
A biennial statement is a periodic filing required by certain states to keep a registered business entity in good standing, submitted every two years rather than annually. Like an annual report, it confirms or updates the business’s registered information on file with the state — including the registered agent, principal address, and officer or member information. States that use a biennial filing cycle include New York and a small number of others that have determined a two-year interval is sufficient for maintaining their business registries.
In New York, the biennial statement is required for all LLCs and corporations registered in the state and is due every two years on the anniversary month of the entity’s initial filing. The fee is modest, but failure to file results in the entity being suspended — with significant consequences for the business’s legal standing and ability to conduct certain transactions. Manay CPA tracks every biennial statement deadline and manages the filing so your entity’s good standing is never interrupted.
Steps
Calendar Setup
We confirm the biennial statement filing requirements and due dates for every state where your business is registered and add all biennial deadlines to your comprehensive compliance calendar.
Information Review
We review the information currently on file with the state for each entity and confirm that the registered agent, address, and officer or member information is current and accurate before preparing the filing.
Statement Preparation
We prepare your biennial statement for each applicable state with current, accurate information and submit it to the state business registry before the deadline, paying the required filing fee and obtaining confirmation of receipt.
Filing Confirmation
We deliver confirmation of each biennial statement filing to you and immediately update your compliance calendar with the next filing deadline two years out, so the cycle is managed continuously without any action required on your part.
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New York's Biennial Statement Is a Common Source of Missed Filings
New York requires every LLC and corporation registered in the state to file a biennial statement every two years, on the anniversary month of the entity’s original filing. Because the deadline falls in a specific month tied to the formation date rather than on a universal calendar date, it is easy to lose track of — particularly for businesses that do not have a systematic compliance tracking process.
A New York LLC or corporation that fails to file its biennial statement on time will be suspended by the state. A suspended entity cannot conduct certain legal transactions, may lose its good standing, and must pay a penalty and file the delinquent statement before its status can be restored. Manay CPA tracks every New York biennial statement deadline and files before the due date every cycle.
The Biennial Statement Is Administrative — Not Financial
The biennial statement is purely an administrative filing. It does not require the business to report revenue, expenses, assets, or any other financial information. Its sole purpose is to confirm that the entity’s registered information with the state is current — particularly the registered agent and principal office address.
Businesses that have moved their principal office, changed their registered agent, or had changes in officer or member information since the last biennial filing should use the biennial statement to update those records. Manay CPA reviews all information against the current state registry before every biennial statement filing and reflects any necessary updates in the document.
A Lapsed Biennial Statement Can Block Important Transactions
Certain business transactions — including opening new bank accounts, executing real estate transactions, and applying for certain licenses — require the business to be in good standing with its state of registration. An entity that has been suspended for failure to file a biennial statement cannot produce a Certificate of Good Standing and may be unable to complete these transactions until the filing is made and good standing is restored.
For businesses involved in frequent transactions that require good standing documentation, maintaining a current biennial statement is not just a compliance obligation — it is a practical business necessity. Manay CPA ensures that every biennial statement is filed on time so good standing is never interrupted.
The Two-Year Cycle Requires Proactive Calendar Management
The two-year filing interval means that businesses can go for a long time without any reminder of an upcoming biennial statement deadline — and when the deadline arrives, it can come as a surprise if it is not being actively tracked. Many businesses that maintain their annual tax filings and annual reports correctly still miss their biennial statements simply because two years passed between filings without anyone tracking the deadline.
Manay CPA maintains a multi-year compliance calendar for every client that tracks all compliance obligations — annual, biennial, and one-time — on the same system, so no filing is missed regardless of its frequency.
Frequently Asked Questions about Biennial Statements
Which states require a biennial statement rather than an annual report?
New York is the most well-known state that requires biennial statements for LLCs and corporations. A few other states have biennial or non-annual reporting requirements for certain entity types. Manay CPA confirms the specific reporting frequency required for your entity type in every state where you are registered.
What information is included in a biennial statement?
A biennial statement typically includes the entity’s current registered agent name and address, the entity’s principal office address, the names and addresses of current officers or members, and any other information required by the state’s specific form. The New York biennial statement also requires confirmation or update of the entity’s service of process address.
What happens if I miss a biennial statement deadline in New York?
A New York LLC or corporation that fails to file its biennial statement by the deadline is suspended by the Department of State. The entity cannot conduct certain legal activities during the suspension, and a penalty must be paid along with the delinquent biennial statement to restore good standing. Manay CPA prevents this by tracking and filing every biennial statement before its deadline.
Is the biennial statement fee different from an annual report fee?
Biennial statement fees are set by each state independently. New York charges a $9 filing fee for the biennial statement — one of the lower state filing fees. The fee is modest, but the consequences of missing the filing far outweigh the cost of timely compliance.
Can I update my registered agent information through the biennial statement?
Yes. In most states that require biennial statements, the filing provides the opportunity to update the registered agent and other basic entity information. If your registered agent has changed since the last biennial statement was filed, the current filing should reflect the new registered agent information. Manay CPA reviews and updates all registered information before every biennial statement submission.
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