Florida LLC Cost (2026)

See Florida LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 27, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

Florida LLC cost is easy to underestimate because the formation fee is only the first number. A Florida LLC has a state formation filing, a required registered agent, and an annual report fee. If the annual report is late, the penalty is large enough that it should be part of your planning from day one.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with Sunbiz, Florida Department of Revenue, and qualified professionals.

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If you are trying to decide…	Short answer
What is the Florida LLC formation fee?	$125 total for Articles of Organization and registered agent designation
Is there an annual Florida LLC fee?	Yes. The annual report fee is $138.75
When is the annual report due?	Filed January 1 through May 1 each year
What is the late fee?	$400 if filed after May 1
Do I need a Florida registered agent?	Yes
Is tax registration included?	No. Sunbiz formation and Florida Department of Revenue registration are separate

For a simple Florida LLC, the practical order is:

Search the name -> choose registered agent -> file Articles -> get EIN if needed -> register for Florida tax accounts if required -> calendar annual report before May 1

Florida LLC cost at a glance

Cost or requirement	Amount or range	What to know
Articles of Organization	$100	State formation filing component
Registered agent designation	$25	Required component of LLC formation
Formation total	$125	Standard domestic LLC filing total listed by Sunbiz
Certified copy	$30	Optional
Certificate of status	$5	Optional
Annual report	$138.75	Due each year by May 1
Late annual report fee	$400	Applies after May 1
Registered agent service	Varies	Required if you do not use a qualifying Florida agent
EIN	$0 from IRS	Federal tax ID, separate from Florida filing

The main formation cost: $125

Sunbiz lists the Florida domestic LLC filing as $125 total: $100 for Articles of Organization and $25 for registered agent designation.

This does not include:

Commercial registered-agent service
EIN
Annual report
Certified copies or certificate of status
Florida sales tax registration
Reemployment tax setup
Local business tax receipt
Professional licensing
Legal or accounting help

Annual report cost

Florida LLCs file an annual report to keep the entity active. The annual report fee is $138.75.

The filing period runs January 1 through May 1. If the report is filed after May 1, Sunbiz lists a $400 late fee.

This late fee is one of the biggest avoidable Florida LLC costs.

Registered agent cost

Every Florida LLC needs a registered agent with a Florida street address. If you live in Florida and meet the requirements, self-serving may cost $0 in provider fees. If you are outside Florida or want more address separation, a commercial registered agent is a recurring provider cost.

Compare both first-year and renewal price.

Common first-year totals

DIY Florida LLC

Item	Cost
Articles + registered agent designation	$125
EIN	$0 from IRS
Certified copy	Optional
Certificate of status	Optional
Minimum state formation filing	$125

Florida LLC with commercial registered agent

Item	Cost
State formation filing	$125
Commercial registered agent	Varies
EIN	$0 from IRS
Annual report when due	$138.75
Late annual report penalty	Avoid the $400 late fee

Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Florida?

Sunbiz lists the standard Florida LLC formation total as $125: $100 for Articles of Organization and $25 for registered agent designation.

How much is the Florida LLC annual report?

The annual report fee is $138.75.

What happens if I miss the May 1 annual report deadline?

A $400 late fee applies after May 1.

Is EIN included in the Florida LLC filing?

No. EIN is separate and free when obtained directly from the IRS.

Does Florida have a state personal income tax?

Florida does not have individual income tax, but that does not remove sales tax, reemployment tax, federal tax, license, or annual report duties.

Official resources

TimeSee Florida LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a Florida LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand Florida registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn how to file the Florida LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.AgreementLearn what a Florida LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.EINLearn when a Florida LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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