Filing
Annual Report
How often
Every year
Due
Between January 1 and May 1 each year
When the Florida Annual Report is due
Florida LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and May 1 each year.
The first one is due between January 1 and May 1 of the year after the Articles of Organization take effect.
What the Annual Report asks for
It confirms or updates what the state holds about your LLC. Expect to give:
- The LLC's name and Florida file number
- The principal office and mailing address
- Your registered agent's name and address in Florida
- The members or managers, as your state's form asks
If something has changed since the last filing, such as a new member or manager, update your operating agreement first so the two match.
If you miss it
The LLC falls out of good standing on Florida's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled. Without good standing, banks and partners ask questions, some contracts cannot be signed, and a dissolved LLC has to file for reinstatement. The sources below set out exactly what Florida does.
State tax on Florida 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
How to file
File with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), online. Have your file number and your current agent and address details ready.
Or have it done
$299 / year state fee included
We track the Annual Report deadline, prepare it and file it every year.
Worth knowing in Florida
- 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.
Sources
Related
Frequently asked questions
When is the Florida Annual Report due?
Florida LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and May 1 each year. The first one is due between January 1 and May 1 of the year after the Articles of Organization take effect.
Where do I file the Florida Annual Report?
With the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), which accepts it online. You will need the LLC's name or file number to find it.
What happens if I miss the Florida Annual Report?
The LLC falls out of good standing on Florida's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled; reinstating it takes another filing. Check the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)'s rules, linked below, for exactly what Florida does.
Does every Florida LLC have to file, even with no income?
Yes. The Annual Report is about keeping the LLC active on the state's records, not about income. An LLC with no activity still files.
Can StartGlobal file my Florida Annual Report?
Yes. We track the deadline and file it for $299 a year, with the state fee included.
Is there also a state tax on Florida 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
