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Florida LLC Cost Calculator

US rates · checked 20 Oct 2026

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Leave at $0 if you or someone with an address in the state acts as your registered agent.

Off: the first report or tax is counted from year 2. Check the state's due date; some bill it in the year you form.

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Florida LLC cost over 3 years
$402.50
$125.00to form
$138.75state fees a year
$0total $402.50
  • Filing fee
  • Annual report
Florida filing fee · Articles of Organization / Certificate of Formation$125.00
Annual report × 2 · $138.75 a year (annual report)$277.50
Registered agent × 3$0.00
Other one-time costs$0.00
Total over 3 years$402.50

Formation is $100 articles + $25 registered agent designation; annual report is $50 + $88.75 supplemental fee, due by May 1, with a $400 late fee.

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How the Florida LLC cost calculation works

How much is an LLC in Florida? $125 to file with the state, then $138.75 a year (annual report). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $125 in state fees and three years cost $402.50. Add a registered agent or other costs to see your own total.

  1. File with the state: $125

    Florida charges $125 for a standard LLC filing. Expedited processing costs extra.

  2. Keep it active: $138.75 a year (annual report)

    Miss it and the state can add late fees or dissolve the LLC, even when the filing is free. Most states let you file online.

  3. Registered agent: free if you act as your own

    Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in Florida. You can be your own, or pay a service a yearly fee; enter it above.

  4. Other costs depend on your business

    Formation is $100 articles + $25 registered agent designation; annual report is $50 + $88.75 supplemental fee, due by May 1, with a $400 late fee.

Worked example. Over 3 years, a Florida LLC with no paid registered agent costs $402.50 in state fees: the $125 filing fee plus $277.50 in annual report fees (2 × $138.75).

Florida LLC Cost FAQ

How much is an LLC in Florida?

$125 to form, then $138.75 a year (annual report). With no paid registered agent, the first year costs $125 in state fees and three years cost $402.50. A paid registered agent and any publication or license fees are on top.

What is the Florida LLC filing fee?

$125 for a standard filing of the formation document, checked on the official Florida site on 20 Oct 2026.

Does Florida charge an annual fee for LLCs?

Yes: $138.75 a year (annual report). Formation is $100 articles + $25 registered agent designation; annual report is $50 + $88.75 supplemental fee, due by May 1, with a $400 late fee.

How much does a Florida LLC cost per year?

$138.75 a year in state fees, plus a registered agent if you pay one.

How does Florida compare with other states?

Florida's filing fee is $125. 32 of the 50 states and DC charge less to file, and 3 others charge the same $125. The median filing fee is $100, and fees run from $35 to $500.

Do I need to pay for a registered agent?

No. You can act as your own registered agent if you have a physical address in the state and are available in business hours. A service costs extra each year.

Are there other costs to start an LLC?

An EIN from the IRS is free. You may also need a local business license, a DBA, or a professional operating agreement.

Sources: Florida official source 1 · Florida official source 2 · IRS: Get an employer identification number (free)

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