Forming your LLC with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) does not license it to operate. In Florida, register for any state taxes that apply to your business and check with your city and county for local business licenses.
Register for State Taxes and Local Licenses
If you sell taxable goods or services, register with the Florida Department of Revenue for sales tax. Most Florida counties and cities also require a local business tax receipt. Check with your county tax collector.
What's Different About Florida
- No state personal income tax, so LLC profits that pass through to owners are not taxed at the state level.
- A single annual report is the main ongoing filing. Its deadline is the same for every LLC: May 1.
- The $400 late fee on the annual report is automatic and is not waived.
Licensed professions and regulated activities (contractors, food, alcohol, transportation, health care) may need additional state board licenses. Verify your specific activities with the state and your city.
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
Does Florida have a state income tax for LLCs?
Florida has no personal income tax, so profits from a typical pass-through LLC are not taxed by the state. An LLC that elects to be taxed as a C corporation may owe Florida corporate income tax.
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