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How to form an LLC in Florida
$125 to form on Sunbiz. A $138.75 annual report is due by May 1, and the $400 late fee can’t be waived.
Florida LLC at a glance
| Formation document | Articles of Organization |
|---|---|
| State filing fee | $125 ($100 filing fee + $25 registered agent designation) |
| Processing time | Florida doesn’t list a fixed processing time on its fee pages. Check current status on Sunbiz. |
| Registered agent | You need a registered agent with a physical Florida street address. Designating the agent is a required $25 part of the formation fee. You can be your own agent if you have a Florida address. |
| Annual report | $138.75. Due January 1–May 1 each year, starting the year after you form. |
| Official filing site | Florida Division of Corporations — Sunbiz |
Filing online vs. by mail
File online at Sunbiz (Florida Division of Corporations) or by mail. A certified copy ($30) and certificate of status ($5) are optional add-ons.
Registered agent
You need a registered agent with a physical Florida street address. Designating the agent is a required $25 part of the formation fee. You can be your own agent if you have a Florida address.
Should you be your own registered agent? →
After you form: ongoing requirements
- Annual report: $138.75. Due January 1–May 1 each year, starting the year after you form.
Common Florida gotchas
- Filing the annual report after May 1 adds a $400 late fee (total $538.75), and Florida says it can’t be waived, even if you never got a reminder.
- Everything you file becomes public on Sunbiz, including addresses.
Do it yourself in Florida
- Check your name in the state’s business search and make sure it includes “LLC” or “L.L.C.”
- Choose your registered agent using the rules above.
- File the Articles of Organization at Florida Division of Corporations — Sunbiz and pay $125.
- Get a free EIN from the IRS. See our EIN guide.
- Calendar your ongoing filings so you don’t pay late fees.
Need the general walkthrough? Read how to form an LLC, step by step.
Sources
Fees and rules below come from official Florida government sources, checked October 2026. Fees change, so always confirm on the state’s site before you pay.
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Last updated October 2026. General information only, not legal or tax advice.