The state filing fee to form an LLC in Florida is $125 as of October 1, 2026. The $125 required total consists of a $100 filing fee and $25 registered-agent designation. A paid agent service, optional certificates and annual reports cost extra.
Read the official Florida source ↗Formation and ongoing requirements at a glance
| Formation document, method and charges | Articles of Organization, online or on paper through Sunbiz. Required formation charges total $125: $100 articles plus $25 agent designation. The designation charge is not a paid agent service. |
|---|---|
| Recurring filing and amount | Annual report $138.75. Filing after May 1 adds $400 under the current schedule. |
| First and later deadlines | First report: January 1-May 1 of the year after filing or a stated effective date. Later reports use that annual window. A later effective date can change the first filing year. |
| Registered agent and office | The agent may be an individual or an entity with an active Florida filing or registration. An LLC principal may serve, but the LLC itself cannot. Use a Florida physical street address and obtain the agent acceptance. |
| Next steps after filing | Keep the filed articles, make the operating agreement and obtain an EIN when needed. Review Florida tax registration and local licenses. Check the effective date when setting the first annual report reminder. |
| Taxes and exceptions | Optional certificates, agent service, taxes, payroll, permits and other-state registration are outside $125. The annual report updates public entity information; it is not a financial or tax return. |
Official sources for these requirements
- dos.fl.gov - official filing, reporting or tax guidance - reviewed October 1, 2026
- dos.fl.gov - official filing, reporting or tax guidance - reviewed October 1, 2026
- dos.fl.gov - official filing, reporting or tax guidance - reviewed October 1, 2026
The cost breakdown
| State filing | $125 · Articles of Organization and registered-agent designation |
|---|---|
| Other charges | The $125 required total consists of a $100 filing fee and $25 registered-agent designation. A paid agent service, optional certificates and annual reports cost extra. |
| Ongoing obligations | Florida lists an annual-report fee of $138.75 (and a higher late amount); check the official schedule before paying. |
What the official source says
Florida breaks the $125 required total into $100 for filing and $25 for the registered-agent designation. See the state source ↗
Before you file
Check the current state filing instructions, choose a registered agent that meets the state rules, and budget separately for any annual obligations. If you will operate in another state, you may also need to register there. This guide is a cost starting point, not a filing service.
Budget for the first year and later years
First year: Start with the state formation figure above. Add a qualified registered agent (a paid service only if needed), any registration where you actually operate, local permits and chosen professional services. There is no universal total.
Later years: An LLC files an annual report: $138.75 under the current schedule. For 2026, filing after May 1 triggers a $400 late fee. Recheck the schedule each year. Official state source
Checked October 1, 2026. Recheck year-specific fees and deadlines.
Registered agent and public information
An eligible individual associated with the LLC can be its registered agent, but the LLC itself cannot. The agent needs a physical Florida street address. Official agent or filing guidance
Another state-specific step
Annual-report submissions, including address and manager/member updates, become public records. Review all fields before filing. Official guidance
Questions before filing
- Where is the work actually done, and are there employees, an office or property in another state?
- Which filings and taxes continue in later years, even if revenue is zero?
- Which addresses and management details appear in state records?
- What does the agent cost, if a paid service is needed?
Related decisions: Texas vs Wyoming · agent privacy · nonresident banking · a year with no income.
These facts are not a personal tax, legal or licensing determination. Confirm the latest source and the facts of your case before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to keep an LLC in Florida?
An LLC files an annual report: $138.75 under the current schedule. For 2026, filing after May 1 triggers a $400 late fee. Recheck the schedule each year. Costs for an agent service, taxes, licenses or other-state registration are separate and depend on your case.
Can a paid registered agent make a Florida LLC anonymous?
No blanket anonymity follows from paying an agent. An eligible individual associated with the LLC can be its registered agent, but the LLC itself cannot. The agent needs a physical Florida street address.
How much is Florida LLC annual reporting in 2026?
The state lists $138.75 for an annual LLC report and a $400 late fee after May 1, making the late total $538.75 under the published schedule.
If I form in Texas but operate in Florida, do I avoid a Florida filing?
Not automatically. Florida lists $125 in state fees for either domestic or foreign LLC formation or qualification. Whether your activity requires qualification needs a case-specific review.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Florida?
The state filing fee to form an LLC in Florida is $125 as of October 1, 2026. The $125 required total consists of a $100 filing fee and $25 registered-agent designation. A paid agent service, optional certificates and annual reports cost extra.
Does the $125 cover every cost?
No. The $125 is the state formation filing amount. The $125 required total consists of a $100 filing fee and $25 registered-agent designation. A paid agent service, optional certificates and annual reports cost extra.
When does the first Florida annual report fall due?
January 1-May 1 of the calendar year following filing or the stated effective date. Check the effective date before setting the first-year reminder.
Is Florida agent designation the same as an agent service?
No. The $25 government designation charge is part of the $125 filing total. A paid agent service sets a separate price.
Checked October 1, 2026. Government fees and rules can change. Use the official source linked above for the latest requirements; this page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Which state guide fits your filing?
Compare the state filing method, first report deadline and agent rules before forming:
Looking for the federal BOI report? See FinCEN's final BOI rule, effective August 14, 2026.
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