Different states have different rules as to how far in advance thry will recaive a delated filing. Usually, the reqirement is to file between 30 to 90 days before the desired effective date, So. for business owners wanting an effective date of January 1, 2019, now is an ex cellent time to check out the rules that apply to the then as we're in that 30- to 90- day window now. Check with yout state or contact my team at CorpNet to find out how far in advance you can file.