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

Florida charges $125 to file the Articles of Organization, which includes the $25 registered agent designation. With Filerra there is no service fee on the Starter plan — you pay only the $125 state fee.

How long does it take to form a Florida LLC?

Online filings with the Florida Division of Corporations are typically processed within a few business days. Filerra submits your filing the same business day you finish.

Does a Florida LLC have to file an annual report?

Yes. Every Florida LLC must file an annual report by May 1 each year. The fee is $138.75, and a $400 late penalty applies after the deadline. Filerra can file it for you automatically.

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How to form an LLC in Florida

Updated June 2026 · 6 min read

Florida is one of the friendliest states in the country to start a business — no state income tax, a same-day online filing system, and a flat $125 to register. Here’s exactly what it costs, how long it takes, and how to do it without a lawyer.

State filing fee

$125 incl. agent designation

Processing time

~2–5 business days online

Annual report

Due May 1 · $138.75

Filed with

Sunbiz FL Division of Corporations

What you need to form a Florida LLC

A business name ending in “LLC” or “L.L.C.” that isn’t already taken in Florida.
A registered agent with a physical Florida street address who can receive legal mail during business hours.
A principal business address (your home address is fine for many founders).
The names of the members or managers who run the company.

The steps

1. Pick and check your name. Search the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) database to make sure your name is available, then lock it in on your filing.

2. Appoint a registered agent. You can be your own agent, but most founders use a service so their home address stays private and they never miss legal mail. Filerra includes registered-agent service on the Compliance plan.

3. File the Articles of Organization. This is the document that officially creates your LLC. The state fee is $125, which already includes the $25 registered-agent designation.

4. Get your EIN. Your federal Employer Identification Number is what you’ll use to open a bank account and hire. Filerra requests it from the IRS for you on the Pro plan.

5. Stay compliant. Florida requires an annual report every year by May 1 ($138.75). Miss it and the state charges a steep $400 late fee, so put it on autopilot.

Why founders form in Florida

No personal state income tax — Florida is one of a handful of states with none.
Fast online filings through Sunbiz, often approved within days.
Low, predictable costs — a flat $125 to start and a flat annual report fee.
Strong privacy when you use a registered-agent service.

Do it yourself, or let Filerra file it

You can absolutely file directly with Sunbiz. Filerra just makes it faster: answer a few plain-English questions, and we prepare and submit your Articles of Organization the same business day, request your EIN, and track that May 1 deadline so it never sneaks up on you — for $0 plus the state fee.

Ready to start your Florida LLC?

$0 + the $125 state fee. Filed the same business day.

Fees and processing times are set by the State of Florida and current as of June 2026; confirm the latest figures on Sunbiz before filing. Filerra is not a law firm and does not provide legal or tax advice.