Starting an LLC in Florida
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Florida costs $125 to file the Articles of Organization with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). After that, Annual Report is due due by May 1 each year; filing after that date adds a $400 late fee, and an entity still unfiled by the third Friday in September is administratively dissolved.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $125 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report | $138.75 | Due by May 1 each year; filing after that date adds a $400 late fee, and an entity still unfiled by the third Friday in September is administratively dissolved. |
Registered agent
Florida requires one. A registered agent designation is mandatory and is billed as a separate required $25 line item on top of the $100 Articles of Organization fee.
What you owe after year one
Due by May 1 each year; filing after that date adds a $400 late fee, and an entity still unfiled by the third Friday in September is administratively dissolved.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Florida?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-florida.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Florida?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $125.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Florida?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).
Does Florida require an annual report for an LLC?
Due by May 1 each year; filing after that date adds a $400 late fee, and an entity still unfiled by the third Friday in September is administratively dissolved.
Do I need a registered agent in Florida?
Yes. A registered agent designation is mandatory and is billed as a separate required $25 line item on top of the $100 Articles of Organization fee.