Florida · Formation & compliance
Register a Foreign LLC in Florida
Register a foreign LLC in Florida before your out-of-state LLC transacts business here. An LLC formed in another state registers with the Florida Division of Corporations, and the Florida state fee is $125 ($100 filing fee + $25 registered agent designation), passed through at cost. Corp USA prepares and files the registration for you; service fee shown at checkout.
Last reviewed: October 2026
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Who needs to register
An LLC formed in another state registers with the Florida Division of Corporations before transacting business in Florida. Corp USA prepares and submits the registration, so you do not need to go to the state website.
Florida state fee
The Florida state fee for a new foreign LLC registration is $125: a $100 filing fee plus a $25 registered agent designation. The state fee is passed through at cost and listed separately from our service fee, which is shown at checkout.
A Florida registered agent is required
A foreign LLC registered in Florida needs a Florida registered agent. You can appoint our Florida registered agent service when you register.
Every year after: the Florida annual report
Once registered, the LLC files the Florida annual report each year. The state fee is $138.75 when filed by May 1. A report received after May 1 costs $538.75.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Florida registered agent for a foreign LLC?
Yes. A Florida registered agent is required for a foreign LLC registered in Florida.
What happens if I miss the May 1 annual report?
The Florida annual report fee becomes $538.75 when the report is received after May 1, instead of $138.75.