Start a Florida LLC
How to start an LLC in Florida →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Florida LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Florida LLC name check →
Check a name against Florida naming rules before you file.
Florida operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Florida LLC
Florida Annual Report →
Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Florida registered agent →
Every Florida LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Florida deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Florida LLC at a glance
Formed with
Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Annual Report, every year
Online filing
Yes
Florida LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and May 1 each year.
No separate state entity tax on a default LLC; an LLC classified as a corporation for federal and Florida income tax purposes must file the Florida Corporate Income/Franchise Tax Return (Form F-1120) each year
Must contain "limited liability company", "L.L.C." or "LLC", and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Florida register.
- Annual Reports are filed online at sunbiz.org; a late fee applies to reports filed after May 1.
- An LLC that does not file its Annual Report is subject to administrative dissolution and cannot maintain or defend a lawsuit in a Florida court until it files.
- The registered agent must have a Florida street address matching the registered office.
Forming a Florida LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Florida LLC for non-residents →Sources
Nearby states
All states
Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Florida?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Florida, and file a Articles of Organization with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Florida LLC cost?
Florida charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Florida LLC file an annual report?
Florida LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and May 1 each year.
Does Florida tax LLCs?
No separate state entity tax on a default LLC; an LLC classified as a corporation for federal and Florida income tax purposes must file the Florida Corporate Income/Franchise Tax Return (Form F-1120) each year
Is an operating agreement required in Florida?
No, but every Florida LLC should have one.
