Business Formation in Florida
LLC & Corporation formation in Florida.
Florida formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Florida
Florida LLCs file Articles of Organization through Sunbiz and an annual report due May 1.
Corporation Formation in Florida
Florida corporations file Articles of Incorporation and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Florida Division of Corporations — Sunbiz
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $125
- Corporation state filing fee
- $70
- Annual / periodic report
- Florida requires an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- $138.75 LLC / $150 corporation
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Florida address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report by May 1 and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain authorization to transact business in Florida.
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Florida Formation
Ready to form your company in Florida?
Initial formation is $495 plus Florida state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.