Florida LLC Annual Report and Ongoing Filings

What a Florida LLC must file each year to stay in good standing, with fees, deadlines, and official Florida links.

Last reviewed September 24, 2026

Short Answer

Annual report: $138.75, due January 1 – May 1 each year, starting the year after formation.

File Your Annual Report Every Year

Every Florida LLC files an annual report between January 1 and May 1, starting the year after it forms. The fee is $138.75. After May 1 the total becomes $538.75, and LLCs that haven't filed by the third Friday of September are administratively dissolved.

Official Government Resource
Florida Annual Report on Sunbiz

Ongoing Florida Fees

FeeAmountWhen
Annual report$138.75Every year, Jan 1 – May 1
Annual report late fee+$400If filed after May 1
Certificate of status (optional)$5Optional

Fees and requirements can change. Verify current amounts and deadlines with the appropriate government agency before filing.

Ongoing Florida Requirements

  • Annual report: $138.75, due January 1 – May 1 each year, starting the year after formation.
  • Sales tax returns if you registered with the Department of Revenue.
  • Local business tax receipt renewal (county/city), if required where you operate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is my first Florida annual report due?

Between January 1 and May 1 of the year after your LLC is formed. An LLC formed anytime in 2026 files its first report in 2027.

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Important Information

This website provides general educational information and tools for business owners. It is not a law firm, accounting firm, tax adviser, financial adviser, or government agency.

Information can change, and requirements vary based on business activities and individual circumstances.

Verify filing requirements, fees, deadlines, licenses, permits, and tax obligations with the appropriate government agency or a qualified professional before acting.