A company in Florida
What it costs to register, what you owe each year and when, how long the state takes and what I do at each step. State fees are passed through at cost. Businesses operating in .
- State fee
- $125
- Our service
- $89
- Forming an LLC
- $214
- Yearly state cost
- $138.75 a year
What it costs to register
The state fee is paid exactly as the state charges it. Our service goes on top. Pick a company type to see the breakdown.
- State filing fee
- $125
- FairEntity service
- $89
- Total to pay today
- $214
- Document filed
- Articles of Organization
- What the state charges afterwards
- $138.75 a year
The total includes the first year of the inside our formation service.
Form in FloridaWhat you owe each year
Obligations change by state and company type. I note each date and remind you at 60, 30 and 7 days.
Florida calendar
January 1 to May 1
LLC and C-Corp
. Filed after May 1, the state adds a $400 late fee (: $538.75 in total).
What the state says
- LLC
- Annual report due Jan 1 - May 1; $400 late fee after May 1 (total $538.75)
- C-Corp
- Profit corporation annual report incl. supplemental fee, due May 1; $400 late fee
What the state adds up to over time
Only the state fee or tax for an LLC, without our services. Move the years.
Up to 3 years: $416.25 in state obligations
Approximate. It depends on the month you register and on whether the state charges by assets; it leaves out late penalties.
How long the state takes
These are the state's times, not a promise from us. Where the state does not publish them, I say so.
- LLC
- Not confirmed on the official site. Outside sources cite roughly 1 to 2 weeks for online filings.
- C-Corp
- Not confirmed. Roughly 1 to 2 weeks online.
- Rush filing
- I found no priced rush option on the official pages. For now I do not offer one as a fact.
Data confidence
Read from the state's official source.
If a time changes, I tell you in your file before you notice.
Documents
What is filed with the state and what ends up in your file.
- Articles of OrganizationFiled with the state to create the company.LLC
- Articles of IncorporationFiled with the state to create the company.C-Corp
- Operating Agreement or BylawsThe internal rules: an for an and Bylaws for a corporation. I prepare them.
- EIN letterThe federal tax number. I request it from the IRS once the filing is approved; without an SSN or , I prepare the SS-4 for you to sign.
- Registered agent contractThe first year of agent service comes with the formation. I keep the renewal date.
- Obligations calendarEvery state date in one place, with reminders at 60, 30 and 7 days.
What I do in Florida
You give me your details once. I do the rest and write it all in your file.
- 01
Check that Florida fits you
I explain the difference with the other states using the numbers on this page. The decision is yours; a lawyer or accountant can advise on your case.
- 02
Prepare and file the registration
I prepare the state document with your details and file it online. I ask only for what is needed.
- 03
Order the registered agent
The first year of agent service is included. Afterwards I warn you before it expires.
- 04
Prepare your Operating Agreement or Bylaws
The internal rules of your company, ready to sign.
- 05
Request the EIN
Once the filing is approved I request it from the IRS for you. If you have no SSN or , I prepare the SS-4 for you to sign; it usually takes 4 to 10 business days.
- 06
Watch your dates
I note every state obligation and remind you at 60, 30 and 7 days. If you want, I prepare and file the report; the state fee is charged at cost.
Details worth knowing
- The filing fee already includes the designation, which is mandatory.
- The is filed between January 1 and May 1.
- After May 1, the state charges a $400 late fee.
- For an LLC, $125 is $100 for the Articles of Organization plus $25 for the registered agent designation; both are mandatory.
- For a corporation, $70 is $35 filing plus $35 agent designation.
- A certified copy ($30 LLC, $8.75 corporation) and a certificate of status ($5) are optional.
- The official site blocks automated reading; the amounts were cross-checked against three sources and are worth re-confirming in a browser.
How it compares with the other states
The four most used states, with the current fees in our catalog. Open each one for the detail.
| State | Good for | LLC filing | C-Corp filing | Yearly LLC | Yearly C-Corp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | Low yearly cost and owner privacy | $103.75 | $103.75 | $60 a year | $60 a year |
| Delaware | Startups that plan to raise investment | $110 | $109 | $400 a year | $225 a year |
| FloridaThis state | Businesses operating in Florida | $125 | $70 | $138.75 a year | $150 a year |
| New Mexico | The lowest cost and no annual report | $52 | $102 | No yearly cost | $25 every 2 years |
Only what the state charges. FairEntity's service is added once, when you form.
Common questions about Florida
What does the annual report cost in Florida?
$138.75 for an and $150 for a corporation, between January 1 and May 1. After May 1 the state adds a $400 late fee.
Does the filing fee include the registered agent?
It includes the agent's designation with the state. The agent service itself is separate: the first year comes with our formation and then I keep the renewal date.
Can I pay to make Florida faster?
I found no priced rush filing on the official pages. The normal online time is cited at 1 to 2 weeks, not officially confirmed.
What do I pay the state and what do I pay FairEntity?
The state fee is charged at cost and is the same one anyone filing there would pay. FairEntity charges the formation service separately. You see both lines apart before you pay.
Do I need an address in Florida?
The must have a physical address in the state, which is why I order one inside the formation. What else applies to your case you talk through with Fae using your details, and a lawyer can confirm it.
What happens if I miss a date?
States charge late penalties, and in some cases the company can lose its good standing. That is why I keep every date and warn you at 60, 30 and 7 days.
Do I need an EIN and an ITIN too?
The is your company's tax number and you need it for the bank and taxes. The is yours, a separate service, and not required to request the .
Does this company have to file Form 5472?
The IRS usually asks for it from US companies with foreign owners, even with no income. I do not file tax returns; I remind you it exists and that you should review it each year with an accountant who knows this case.
Can I change state later?
Ask Fae with your case. It depends on the company type and what you have already filed, and a lawyer can confirm the path.
Estimated fees; confirmed before filing
Sources: dos.fl.gov, llcuniversity.com, fileforms.com
This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
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