Florida LLC Formation Cost (2026)
Complete breakdown of Florida LLC costs — from the initial filing fee to annual report fees, publication requirements, and ongoing taxes.
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Forming an LLC in Florida: Full Cost Breakdown
To form an LLC in Florida, you file Articles of Organization (sometimes called a Certificate of Formation or Certificate of Organization) with the Florida Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $125.
Standard processing time is 5. Expedited processing is available: 1.
Watch out
Annual report must be filed between January 1 and May 1 each year or a $400 late fee applies.Pro tip
No state income tax — major advantage for profitable LLCs.Don't forget your Operating Agreement
Even though Florida may not legally require it, an Operating Agreement protects your limited liability status and is essential if you have co-founders or a business bank account.Source: Florida Secretary of State ↗
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Registered agent required in Florida
Every LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical Florida address to receive legal documents. Using a commercial service ($50–$150/yr) keeps your home address off the public record.