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What is the Annual Fee for an LLC in Florida?

Florida LLCs must pay an annual fee of $138.75 to file an Annual Report each year. The report is due between January 1 and May 1 annually, beginning the year after formation. Online filing is available through the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations. This fee is mandatory to maintain active status.

Filing Deadline and Requirements

Your Annual Report must be filed between January 1 and May 1 each calendar year. The report requires:

  • Principal office address
  • Mailing address (if different)
  • Date of organization
  • Federal Employer Identification Number (if assigned)
  • Name, title, and address of at least one member, manager, or authorized representative

Online filing is faster and recommended to avoid processing delays. You can file through the Florida Department of State website.

Penalties for Missing the Deadline

There is no grace period. If your Annual Report is unfiled after May 1, Florida immediately assesses a $400 late fee in addition to the $138.75 filing fee (Fla. Stat. § 605.0210).

If the report remains unfiled by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the third Friday in September, your LLC is administratively dissolved on the fourth Friday in September. Once dissolved, your LLC loses legal status and cannot conduct business in Florida.

Reinstatement After Dissolution

If your LLC is administratively dissolved, you can reinstate it by filing a reinstatement application and submitting the current Annual Report. Reinstatement requires payment of:

  • $100 reinstatement fee
  • $138.75 Annual Report filing fee
  • All delinquent Annual Report fees from prior years
  • The $400 late penalty

Key Takeaway

Mark your calendar for January 1–May 1 each year. The $138.75 annual fee is separate from your initial $125 formation fee and is required to keep your LLC in good standing. Missing the deadline triggers a $400 penalty and potential dissolution within months. File online to ensure timely processing.

Statute: Fla. Stat. § 605.0213

This is general information, not legal advice.