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How to form an LLC in Florida
Forming an LLC in Florida costs $125 in state filing fees to start, before any service or agent charges. This page lists the filing steps, the full state fee table, the registered agent rule, and the report rule that keeps the company in good standing.
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The steps
Step 1: Choose a name
Pick a company name and confirm it is available in Florida. The name search sits with Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). Keep the name distinct from companies already on the state register.
Step 2: Appoint a registered agent
An individual resident of the state or an entity authorized to transact business in the state. Decide now whether that will be you or a commercial service, because the filing asks for the agent name and address.
Step 3: File the Articles of Organization
File with Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) and pay the state formation fee of $125. This filing is what creates the LLC.
Step 4: Write an operating agreement
An operating agreement records who owns the company, who runs it, and what happens if an owner leaves. It is an internal document in most states, but banks and partners ask for it.
Step 5: Get a tax ID number and set your calendar
Apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an employer identification number at no charge, open a company bank account, and record the Annual Report deadline from this page so the first report is never a surprise.
Every state fee
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Formation fee, Articles of Organization | $125 |
| Annual Report, each year | $139 |
| Annual state fee | None in our data, $0 |
| Paid to the state, year one | $125 |
| Paid to the state, every year after | $139 |
Registered agent rules in Florida
Who may serve: An individual resident of the state or an entity authorized to transact business in the state..
A physical street address in the state is required.
A post office box alone is not enough. Formation fee is $100 filing fee plus a mandatory $25 registered agent designation fee, for a $125 total. Registered agent must have a physical street address in Florida and sign an acceptance.
Not sure which route fits you? Run the registered agent checker for Florida.
Reports and deadlines
Report: Annual Report. Fee: $139 each filing, each year.
Rule: Due between January 1 and May 1 each year. The first report is due in the year following formation.. The next due dates on that fixed schedule are 2027-05-01, 2028-05-01, 2029-05-01.
Late fee in our data: $400 late fee if filed after May 1, for a total of $538.75. Administrative dissolution if the report is not filed by the third Friday in September.
What you pay the state every year after
On the do it yourself route you pay the state $139 every year after year one in Florida, counting the report fee spread across its filing cycle and any annual state fee. The formation fee itself is paid once, in year one. A formation service and a commercial agent add their own charges on top of that floor. The cost calculator preset for Florida adds each service route to the same state fees so you can compare totals fairly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Florida?
The state filing fee in Florida is $125 for the Articles of Organization. What you pay the state in year one comes to $125 in our data, counting any report fee due in year one and any annual state fee. A formation service and a commercial agent add their own charges on top.
How much does an LLC in Florida cost each year?
The recurring state charges in Florida are: Annual Report $139 each year. After year one, you pay the state $139 a year in our data.
Do I need a registered agent in Florida?
Yes. An individual resident of the state or an entity authorized to transact business in the state. Formation fee is $100 filing fee plus a mandatory $25 registered agent designation fee, for a $125 total. Registered agent must have a physical street address in Florida and sign an acceptance.
When is the Annual Report due in Florida?
Due between January 1 and May 1 each year. The first report is due in the year following formation. The fee is $139 each filing.
Source: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/forms/. State information checked on 2026-10-25. Service prices on this site were checked on merchant pricing pages on October 25, 2026.