$400 penalty for a late report; no state personal income tax
At a glance
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State LLC filing fee | $125 |
| Processing time | 3 weeks |
| Expedited formation | 5 days — $70 |
| Annual report | $138.75 |
| Annual report due | Jan 1 – May 1 |
| Franchise tax | on request |
| Newspaper publication | no |
How to form an LLC in Florida
- Name check — the name must be unique in the state registry.
- Registered agent — required for every LLC; we provide one for the first year.
- Articles of Organization — we file the formation document with the Secretary of State.
- Operating Agreement — we prepare the agreement between members.
- EIN — we obtain the company's tax number from the IRS.
- Licenses — we check whether your business needs permits.
Annual obligations
Annual report: $138.75, due Jan 1 – May 1. Franchise tax: on request. We remind you of every deadline in advance.
LLC management
- Member-managed — the members run the company themselves. Suits most businesses.
- Manager-managed — an appointed manager runs it. Useful with many members or passive owners.
Form your LLC in Florida
Basic package — $100 + state fee $125 + business address (your own, or ours for $34/month). All prices · Contact us