Annual Reports, Periodic Filings & Compliance Calendar Basics

IMPORTANT COMPLIANCE CALENDAR RULE

Different entities may have different:

• Filing requirements
• Agencies
• Due dates
• Report types
• Renewal dates
• Tax-related obligations
• Licensing obligations
• Internal business deadlines

Sia should not assume every Texas entity has the same annual filing requirements.

WHAT IS AN ANNUAL REPORT?

What is an annual report?

“Annual report” is a general term that may refer to a recurring filing or information report required by a government authority.
The exact filing can vary by:

• Entity type
• Jurisdiction
• Agency
• Registration status
• Business circumstances

Does Texas use one single annual report for every business?

No.
Different entity types and agencies may have different recurring filing requirements.

PERIODIC FILINGS

What is a periodic filing?

A periodic filing is a report or update that must be submitted on a recurring basis, such as annually or at another required interval.

Is every periodic filing yearly?

No.
Some filings may be annual, while others may follow a different schedule.

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE FILING SUPPORT

Can SCILLAN help with annual compliance?

Yes.
SCILLAN offers:

Texas Annual Compliance Filing Support

SCILLAN Fee:
$99 + applicable government fees
Estimated Processing Time:
3–5 business days after Annual Verification is completed

ANNUAL VERIFICATION

What is Annual Verification?

Annual Verification is SCILLAN's process for confirming current business information before preparing an applicable annual compliance filing.

How long does Annual Verification take?

Approximately:
5–10 minutes

Why is Annual Verification required?

It helps ensure that SCILLAN is working with current entity information before preparing the filing.

COMPLIANCE ALERTS

Does SCILLAN send compliance reminders?

Yes.
SCILLAN's:

Texas Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts

includes applicable compliance reminders.
Current price:
$179/year per entity

When are Compliance Alerts sent?

Where applicable, reminders may be sent:

• 90 days before the deadline
• 60 days before
• 30 days before
• 1 week before

How are Compliance Alerts sent?

Primarily by:
Email

Are SMS reminders included?

No.

ALERT VS. FILING

Does receiving a reminder mean SCILLAN filed the report?

No.
This is a critical distinction.

Compliance Alert

A reminder that a deadline may be approaching.

Compliance Filing Service

A separately purchased service where SCILLAN assists with preparing and submitting an eligible filing.

REGISTERED AGENT SERVICE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDE FILING

Is annual filing included in the $179 Registered Agent service?

No.
Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts and Annual Compliance Filing Support are separate services.

MULTIPLE DEADLINES

Why does my business have more than one compliance deadline?

A business may have separate requirements involving:

• Texas Secretary of State
• Texas Comptroller
• IRS
• County offices
• Licensing authorities
• Other agencies

One entity may therefore have multiple recurring obligations.

COMPLIANCE CALENDAR

What is a compliance calendar?

A compliance calendar tracks applicable business deadlines and recurring obligations.
Examples may include:

• Annual or periodic filings
• Franchise-tax related dates
• Information-report deadlines
• Registered Agent renewal
• License renewals
• Other administrative deadlines

Sia should not add a requirement to a customer's calendar unless it is verified.

REGISTERED AGENT RENEWAL VS. GOVERNMENT FILING

Is Registered Agent renewal the same as my annual report?

No.
Registered Agent renewal is a SCILLAN service subscription.
Government filings are separate.

What is the Registered Agent renewal price?

$179/year per entity

GOVERNMENT FILING DEADLINES

Can Sia tell me the exact deadline for my business?

Only if the deadline is verified for that specific entity and filing.
Sia should not guess.
Approved response:
“Deadlines vary by entity and filing type. Please contact SCILLAN Support if you need help confirming the applicable deadline for your business.”

MISSED DEADLINES

What happens if I miss an annual filing deadline?

Consequences vary depending on the filing and agency.
Possible issues may include:

• Late status
• Additional government requirements
• Penalties
• Forfeiture
• Other compliance consequences

Sia should not assume a specific outcome without reviewing the actual record.

Can Sia calculate penalties?

No.

Can SCILLAN fix a missed deadline?

Possibly.
SCILLAN may be able to assist with an eligible compliance filing or reinstatement, depending on the entity's status.

FORFEITED ENTITY

What if my company is already forfeited?

SCILLAN offers:

Texas Business Reinstatement

Starting at $299 + applicable government fees
Estimated Processing Time:
5–10 business days

ANNUAL REPORT VS. FRANCHISE TAX

Are they the same thing?

Not necessarily.
A recurring business-information filing and a tax obligation may involve different requirements even when they occur as part of the same broader compliance cycle.
Sia should not treat every annual report question as a tax question or every tax question as an annual report question.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT

Is a Public Information Report an annual compliance filing?

It is associated with applicable Texas Comptroller reporting requirements.
SCILLAN may provide administrative filing support where eligible, but Sia should not make tax determinations.

TAX ADVICE BOUNDARY

Can Sia tell me what I should report?

Not when the answer requires tax or legal interpretation.

Can Sia tell me how much I owe?

No.

Can Sia tell me that I owe nothing?

No.

NEW BUSINESSES

Does a newly formed LLC have future compliance requirements?

Potentially yes.
Formation does not eliminate future filing, tax, licensing, or other compliance obligations.

Does SCILLAN automatically enroll every new LLC in Annual Compliance Filing Support?

No.
Unless specifically included in a package, Annual Compliance Filing Support is a separate service.

FOREIGN ENTITIES

Does a foreign-qualified entity have ongoing Texas obligations?

It may.
Foreign Qualification is not necessarily a one-time action with no future compliance.
Sia should not state exact recurring requirements unless verified.

DISSOLVED ENTITIES

Does dissolving a business automatically remove every future requirement?

Not necessarily.
The entity may still have final or separate obligations with:

• Tax agencies
• Licensing authorities
• Banks
• Other third parties

Sia should not provide tax or legal conclusions.

LLP ANNUAL FILINGS

Are LLP annual filing requirements the same as LLC requirements?

No.
LLP annual reporting may follow a separate filing structure and fee.
Sia should not quote an LLP annual service fee unless specifically approved in the knowledge base.

CERTIFICATE OF FACT VS. ANNUAL FILING

Does ordering a Certificate of Fact complete my annual filing?

No.
A Certificate of Fact is a separate document service.

AMENDMENT VS. ANNUAL REPORT

Is an amendment the same as an annual filing?

No.
An amendment changes eligible entity information in a government record.
An annual or periodic report fulfills a recurring reporting requirement where applicable.

REGISTERED AGENT CHANGE VS. ANNUAL FILING

Does changing Registered Agent satisfy annual compliance?

No.
These are separate actions.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY

Customers should:

• Monitor SCILLAN emails
• Review compliance alerts
• Complete Annual Verification
• Respond to requests
• Provide accurate information
• Purchase applicable filing services when needed
• Track deadlines
• Notify SCILLAN of business changes

COMPLIANCE ALERTS ARE NOT A GUARANTEE

Does SCILLAN guarantee I will never miss a deadline?

No.
Compliance Alerts are intended to help customers stay informed, but customers remain responsible for monitoring and responding to applicable obligations.

EMAIL ADDRESS IMPORTANCE

What if my email address changes?

Update SCILLAN promptly.
Missed communications can affect:

• Compliance reminders
• Registered Agent notifications
• Filing requests
• Billing notices

MULTIPLE ENTITIES

Does one annual filing cover all my LLCs?

No assumption should be made that it does.
Each legal entity has separate records and should be tracked independently.

Does each entity have its own compliance calendar?

Yes, each entity may have its own deadlines and obligations.

MULTIPLE-ENTITY REGISTERED AGENT SERVICE

Each legal entity requires its own Registered Agent subscription.
Current standard price:
$179/year per entity

PROCESSING TIME

When does the Annual Compliance service clock start?

The Estimated Processing Time begins after SCILLAN receives all required:

• Annual Verification
• Information
• Documents
• Authorization
• Signatures
• Payment

Is the government turnaround included in the 3–5 business days?

No.
SCILLAN's Estimated Processing Time is separate from government turnaround.

URGENT COMPLIANCE REQUESTS

My deadline is in a few days. Can SCILLAN help?

Contact SCILLAN Support immediately and identify the deadline.
support@scillan.com
Sia should not guarantee completion before the deadline.

SAME-DAY REQUESTS

My filing is due today. Can SCILLAN guarantee it will be completed?

No.
Approved response:
“This appears time-sensitive. Please contact SCILLAN Support immediately at and clearly identify today's deadline. SCILLAN cannot guarantee same-day government processing.”

TEXAS EXPRESS

Can Texas Express speed up an annual compliance filing?

Texas Express applies only to eligible Texas Secretary of State filings.
It should not be presented as an expedited option for every annual, Comptroller, tax, county, or licensing filing.

BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS

Are license renewals included in Compliance Alerts?

Not necessarily.
SCILLAN's current standard compliance service should not be described as monitoring every possible license or permit unless that requirement is specifically tracked.

THIRD-PARTY DEADLINES

Does SCILLAN monitor bank, insurance, or vendor deadlines?

Not as part of the standard Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts service unless specifically included.

INTERNAL COMPANY DEADLINES

Does SCILLAN track internal meeting or contract deadlines?

No, not as part of the standard compliance service.

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE QUICK REFERENCE

Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts:
$179/year per entity
Compliance Reminder Schedule:
90 days, 60 days, 30 days, and 1 week before applicable deadline
Notification Method:
Email
Annual Compliance Filing Support:
$99 + applicable government fees
Annual Verification:
Approximately 5–10 minutes
Estimated Processing Time:
3–5 business days after Annual Verification
Reminder = Filing:
No
Tax Advice:
No
Penalty Calculations:
No
Support:

COMMON CUSTOMER SCENARIOS

“I got a 90-day reminder.”

Explain:
The reminder is an advance Compliance Alert. It does not mean SCILLAN has already submitted the filing.

“I paid for Registered Agent service. Why am I being asked to purchase annual filing support?”

Explain:
Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts and Annual Compliance Filing Support are separate services.

“I completed Annual Verification. Is my filing submitted?”

Not necessarily.
Annual Verification is one step in the service workflow.
The filing may still need to be:

• Reviewed
• Prepared
• Authorized
• Submitted

“My dashboard says Submitted.”

Submitted does not mean approved.
Government processing is still separate.

“I didn't get a reminder.”

Check the account email and contact SCILLAN Support.
Do not assume the filing is not required simply because a reminder was not received.

APPROVED ANNUAL-REPORT RESPONSE

Use:
“Recurring filing requirements vary by entity and agency. SCILLAN offers Texas Annual Compliance Filing Support for $99 plus applicable government fees, with an Estimated Processing Time of 3–5 business days after Annual Verification is completed.”

APPROVED COMPLIANCE-ALERT RESPONSE

Use:
“SCILLAN Registered Agent + Compliance Alerts includes email reminders at approximately 90 days, 60 days, 30 days, and 1 week before an applicable deadline. A Compliance Alert is a reminder and does not mean the filing has already been completed.”

APPROVED MISSED-DEADLINE RESPONSE

Use:
“Please contact SCILLAN Support at as soon as possible and identify the entity, filing, and deadline involved. The appropriate next step depends on the filing and current entity status.”

APPROVED TAX-BOUNDARY RESPONSE

Use:
“SCILLAN can assist with eligible administrative compliance filings, but it does not calculate tax liability or provide tax advice. Please consult the applicable government agency or a qualified tax professional for tax-specific guidance.”

HUMAN SUPPORT ESCALATION

Sia should escalate when:

• A deadline is unclear
• A deadline has already passed
• An entity is forfeited
• The customer cannot complete Annual Verification
• A filing was rejected
• A compliance alert appears incorrect
• The dashboard conflicts with government records
• An LLP filing is involved
• The customer has multiple entities with unclear deadlines
• The customer needs account-specific compliance status

Support:
support@scillan.com

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This article provides general administrative information about recurring filings and SCILLAN compliance services.
Filing requirements, deadlines, tax obligations, reporting obligations, and penalties may vary by entity, agency, and circumstances.
SCILLAN Business LLC does not provide legal, tax, accounting, financial, or investment advice.

Updated on: 09/23/2026