Business formation

Form your business in Florida

Start your LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Nonprofit in Florida with a guided, step-by-step workflow tailored to your entity type - and know the state filing fee before you begin.

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Forming an LLC in Florida costs $125 in state filing fees, which is above the national median: 31 of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. A corporation files for $70 and a nonprofit for $70. Below: the fee table, what else you pay in year one, and the questions founders ask before filing here.

Florida state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Florida Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$125
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$70
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$70

Estimated state filing fees, separate from EazeAccounts service fees. Some states set a minimum that can rise with authorized shares, and expedited or online filing may differ. Fees last verified May 2026; confirm the current amount with the Florida Secretary of State before filing.

What an LLC costs every year in Florida

Annual Report

$138.75

Between January 1 and May 1 each year Filing after May 1 adds a $400 late fee, and the LLC is dissolved if the report is not filed by the third Friday of September.

State tax on the LLC

Florida has no state income tax on individuals and no franchise tax on LLCs. LLCs taxed as corporations pay Florida's 5.5 percent corporate income tax.

How long Florida takes

Sunbiz online filings are usually processed within one to two business days. There is no paid expedite because standard processing is already quick.

What is different about Florida

• The $125 filing fee includes the $25 registered agent designation.
• The $400 late fee on the annual report is bigger than the report itself, so put May 1 in the calendar.
• Florida publishes officer and manager names in the public record.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Florida Secretary of State and tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Florida street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.
EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.
Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Florida. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.
Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Florida

What is the annual fee for an LLC in Florida?: The Florida Annual Report costs $138.75 and is due between January 1 and May 1. Miss the date and the fee becomes $538.75.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Florida?: The state filing fee is $125, which already includes the registered agent designation. There is no separate expedite fee because online filings process in a day or two.
Does Florida have a franchise tax on LLCs?: No. Florida has no state income tax on individuals and no franchise tax on LLCs. Only LLCs that elect to be taxed as corporations pay the state corporate income tax.
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Florida?: The Florida state filing fee for an LLC is $125, paid once when you file the formation document. That is above the national median: 31 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.
Do I need a registered agent in Florida?: Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Florida who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.
What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?: The state fee goes to the Florida Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.
Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?: Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.

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Florida state filing fees

These are the one-time fees paid to the Florida Secretary of State to file your formation document. They are separate from any EazeAccounts service or package fee.

Entity type	State filing fee
LLCArticles of Organization - flexible, pass-through, simple to run.	$125
Corporation (C-Corp / S-Corp)Articles of Incorporation - shares, board, officers. S-Corp is a federal tax election on the same state filing.	$70
NonprofitNonprofit Articles of Incorporation - mission-driven; optional 501(c)(3).	$70

What an LLC costs every year in Florida

Annual Report

$138.75

Between January 1 and May 1 each year Filing after May 1 adds a $400 late fee, and the LLC is dissolved if the report is not filed by the third Friday of September.

State tax on the LLC

Florida has no state income tax on individuals and no franchise tax on LLCs. LLCs taxed as corporations pay Florida's 5.5 percent corporate income tax.

How long Florida takes

Sunbiz online filings are usually processed within one to two business days. There is no paid expedite because standard processing is already quick.

What is different about Florida

• The $125 filing fee includes the $25 registered agent designation.

• The $400 late fee on the annual report is bigger than the report itself, so put May 1 in the calendar.

• Florida publishes officer and manager names in the public record.

Guide reviewed September 2026 against the Florida Secretary of State and tax authority. Confirm current figures before filing.

What else you pay in year one

Registered agent. Free if you serve as your own agent at a Florida street address; a service charges an annual fee if you would rather keep your address off the public record.

EIN. Free from the IRS. Anyone charging for an EIN alone is charging for the form.

Annual report or franchise tax. Most states ask for a yearly report and some charge a fee or tax with it; the amount and deadline are set by Florida. Check the Secretary of State page before you file so the first renewal is not a surprise.

Licences and permits. City and county rules depend on what the business does, not on the entity type.

Not sure whether an LLC or a corporation fits? The entity cost calculator compares the two over three years, and the guide to LLC vs C-Corp covers the tax and investor side.

Questions founders ask about Florida

What is the annual fee for an LLC in Florida?

The Florida Annual Report costs $138.75 and is due between January 1 and May 1. Miss the date and the fee becomes $538.75.

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

The state filing fee is $125, which already includes the registered agent designation. There is no separate expedite fee because online filings process in a day or two.

Does Florida have a franchise tax on LLCs?

No. Florida has no state income tax on individuals and no franchise tax on LLCs. Only LLCs that elect to be taxed as corporations pay the state corporate income tax.

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

The Florida state filing fee for an LLC is $125, paid once when you file the formation document. That is above the national median: 31 of 51 jurisdictions charge less, and the national median is $100. Registered agent service, expedited processing and any EazeAccounts package are separate.

Do I need a registered agent in Florida?

Yes. Every state requires an LLC or corporation to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Florida who is available during business hours to receive legal and official mail. You can be your own agent if you live in the state, or use a service.

What is the difference between the state fee and the EazeAccounts fee?

The state fee goes to the Florida Secretary of State and is the same whoever files for you. The EazeAccounts formation package covers preparing and filing the documents, the EIN, the operating agreement or bylaws, and setting your books up from day one. You always see both amounts before you pay.

Is the state filing fee refundable if my filing is rejected?

Generally no. States keep the fee even when a filing is rejected for a name conflict or a missing detail, which is why the name check and document review happen before anything is submitted.