Florida LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Florida in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Florida LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $125 | cite |
| Annual Report (on-time, by May 1) | $138.75 | cite |
| Annual Report (late, after May 1) | $538.75 | cite |
| Registered agent (Northwest) | $125/yr | cite |
| Year-1 total (on time) | $388.75 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: (a one-time fee per filing) and (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Annual Report due by May 1 each year — late fee $400 flat
Authoritative sources
- https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/forms/limited-liability/
- https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/manage-business/efile/annual-report/
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Want the full picture?
- Full Florida LLC formation guide — 6 steps, FAQ, tool comparisons
- Northwest Registered Agent — $125/yr for Florida
- Mercury — free business checking
Other state costs
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