Does Florida Require LLC Publication?
No. Florida does not require LLC publication in newspapers or legal journals. Under Fla. Stat. §§ 605.0201 and 605.0213, you file Articles of Organization with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Your LLC becomes effective upon filing—no additional publication is required by statute.
What You Must File Instead
File Articles of Organization with the Division of Corporations. This single filing satisfies all formation requirements. Your document must include:
- LLC name with an approved designator (LLC, L.L.C., etc.)
- Principal office street address
- Mailing address (if different)
- Registered agent name and Florida street address
- Written acceptance from your registered agent
The filing fee is $125.00. Online filing processes faster than mail submission.
Public Disclosure Requirements
While publication isn't required, your LLC information becomes public record through the state filing system. Your Articles of Organization are accessible in the Division of Corporations database.
Florida requires annual reports listing at least one member, manager, or authorized representative publicly (Fla. Stat. § 605.0210). You cannot maintain a completely anonymous LLC—at minimum, one responsible party must be identified in state filings.
Your registered agent's Florida street address must be disclosed publicly and cannot be a P.O. box (Fla. Stat. § 605.0105).
Key Differences from Other States
Some states require newspaper publication as a separate step after filing. Florida eliminated this requirement. You avoid the additional cost and complexity of publishing in local media while still maintaining public accountability through state records.
Next Steps
- Prepare your Articles of Organization with required information.
- File online through the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations website for faster processing, or mail documents with the $125 fee.
- Choose your effective date (immediate or future date).
- Obtain your confirmation number upon filing approval.
- Plan for annual reports—file by May 15th each year to maintain active status.
No publication step is necessary to legally form your LLC in Florida.
This is general information, not legal advice.