How to Start an LLC in Florida

Forming a Florida LLC requires Articles of Organization filed with the Division of Corporations through Sunbiz. The required state fee is $125: $100 for the Articles and $25 for registered-agent designation. Our Starter, Pro and Complete service bundles cost $299, $449 and $749 respectively, plus state fees, and each includes a corporate kit.

Last updated October 2026

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Step by step

Choose and check your LLC name
Search Sunbiz for the proposed name and close variations. Use a required LLC designator and confirm the name is distinguishable. A search is not a reservation; the state reviews the name with your filing.
Gather addresses and management details
Provide the principal and mailing addresses and the authorized management information. Those addresses may be outside Florida; the registered office must be a physical Florida street address.
Appoint a Florida registered agent
Choose an eligible agent, confirm the registered office and obtain the agent’s written acceptance. The $25 state designation fee is part of the filing fee, not payment for an annual registered-agent service.
Prepare and file Articles of Organization
Review the Articles and submit them to the Division of Corporations through Sunbiz. The state fee is $125: $100 for Articles plus $25 for registered-agent designation. Our service fee is separate; state approval and timing are not guaranteed.
Organize records and federal tax steps
Keep approved Articles and company records, consider an operating agreement and review whether an EIN is required. An EIN is free directly from the IRS. Discuss tax classification and any S-corporation election with a qualified adviser.
Plan the annual report
The first report is generally due in the calendar year after formation. File January 1–May 1; the LLC state fee is $138.75. A $400 late fee applies after May 1, and continued nonfiling can lead to administrative dissolution.

Florida LLC vs. corporation vs. PLLC
Consideration	LLC	Corporation	PLLC
State formation fee	$125	$70	$125
Federal taxes	Default: disregarded (one member) or partnership; elections if eligible	C corporation by default; S election if eligible	LLC tax rules; confirm your situation with a tax adviser
Liability	Limited liability; not absolute protection	Limited liability; not absolute protection	Does not remove professional malpractice responsibility
State annual report	$138.75	$150	$138.75
Late fee after May 1	$400	$400	$400

Formation bundles

Starter: $299

Corporate kit included; plus Florida state fee.

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Pro: $449

Corporate kit included; plus Florida state fee.

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Complete: $749

Corporate kit included; plus Florida state fee.

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What you need to file

Provide a distinguishable LLC name, a principal office and mailing address, a Florida registered agent who accepts appointment, and authorized management information. Principal and mailing addresses may be outside Florida; the registered office must be a Florida street address.

What you get

Each formation bundle includes preparation and submission of your formation documents by our filing team and a corporate kit. Review the exact scope, optional services and any recurring charges at checkout before ordering. State fees are separate; optional certified copies and certificates of status cost extra.

Sunbiz and processing time

Sunbiz is Florida’s Division of Corporations filing system. Filings are processed in the order received. Timing varies with state workload, submission method and corrections; we do not promise same-day submission or a fixed approval date.

After approval

Keep your approved Articles and company records, consider an operating agreement, and obtain an EIN if required. Maintain a registered agent. The first annual report is generally due in the calendar year after formation; the filing window is January 1–May 1 and the LLC state fee is $138.75.

Frequently asked questions

How is the $125 state fee calculated?

$100 for Articles of Organization plus $25 for registered-agent designation. Optional certificates and copies are not included.

Is the $25 fee the cost of registered-agent service?

No. It is a state designation fee, not the fee charged by a professional registered-agent service.

Is a corporate kit included?

Yes. Starter ($299), Pro ($449) and Complete ($749) each include a corporate kit; Florida state fees are additional.

When is my first annual report due?

Generally in the calendar year after formation, during January 1–May 1. The LLC state fee is $138.75; after May 1 a $400 late fee applies.

How is an LLC taxed?

The IRS generally treats a single-member LLC as disregarded and a multi-member LLC as a partnership by default. Eligible entities may elect another classification. Consult a tax adviser; formation does not select the best tax treatment for you.