Form an LLC in Florida
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $250 on Standard.
State filing fee
$125
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$138.75 / yr
Florida is among the most popular LLC states for non-residents and one of the busiest formation jurisdictions in the country. The state has no personal income tax, the filing fee is $125, and the Sunbiz portal is well-built and fast - most filings clear within a week.
The wrinkle to plan for is the annual report. Florida charges $138.75 due May 1, with a steep $400 late penalty if missed. That's significantly higher than Wyoming or New Mexico, so Florida only makes sense if you actually want a Florida presence (real estate, in-state business, or proximity to Latin American markets).
Florida is also a strong choice for charging-order asset protection: court decisions in the state have held that LLC membership interests are insulated from creditors of an individual member in multi-member LLCs.
Best for: Real estate holding companies, in-state operators, and founders with LatAm business ties.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $125 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $138.75 |
| Annual report due | May 1 every year |
- The $138.75 annual report fee is higher than most states - it's a flat fee regardless of LLC size.
- There is no Florida state income tax, so pass-through LLC income is not taxed at the state level.
- Late annual reports incur a $400 penalty - far higher than the report fee itself.
Watch outs
- - The $400 late fee for annual reports is one of the harshest in the country - the May 1 deadline is hard, and the state stops sending paper reminders.
How we file your Florida LLC
- 1
File Articles of Organization through Sunbiz
We file Articles of Organization through Florida's Sunbiz portal. The $125 fee is paid at submission and most filings clear within five business days.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
We obtain your EIN from the IRS and deliver a Florida operating agreement designed with the state's charging-order rules in mind.
- 3
Set up annual report reminder
Florida annual reports are due May 1 every year with a $138.75 fee. We add this to your compliance calendar; missing it triggers a $400 late penalty.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Florida annual report due?
May 1 each year. The fee is $138.75. Reports filed after May 1 incur a $400 late penalty in addition to the regular fee.
Does Florida have a state income tax for LLCs?
No personal income tax. Multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships file an information return federally and members report on their personal returns.
Can a non-US resident own a Florida LLC?
Yes. Florida has no residency or citizenship requirements. International founders are a major share of Florida LLC formations.
Is publication required in Florida?
No publication requirement.
Does Florida recognize single-member LLCs?
Yes, but the charging-order protection that multi-member Florida LLCs enjoy is weaker for single-member LLCs after the Olmstead case - consider adding a second member if asset protection is the goal.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Florida.
Ready to form your Florida LLC?
Total from $250 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.