Form a Florida LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Florida LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Florida | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| State tax or yearly charge | See below | Yes, see below | Paid to the state |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Florida LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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.
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
You also need a registered agent in Florida every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Florida address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" Florida LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Florida filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Florida filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Florida filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Florida filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Florida?
Florida charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: Florida LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due between January 1 and May 1 each year.
What are the yearly costs of a Florida LLC?
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 You also need a registered agent in Florida every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Florida LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Florida?
No. The Florida filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
