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State Compliance Guide

Florida Business Compliance

Everything you need to know about forming and maintaining a business entity in Florida.

Annual Report Due

May 1

Processing Time

Same day available

Annual Report State Filing Fee

$125

Registered Agent

Required

Florida State Filing Fees

Filing TypeDue DateCLS FeeState Processing TimeState Fee
FormationN/A$1003-5 days$125
Annual ReportMay 1$503-5 days$150
AmendmentN/A$1003-5 days$25
DissolutionN/A$1005-7 days$35
Foreign QualificationN/A$1005-7 days$225

* State fees are subject to change. Contact the Secretary of State for current fee schedules.

Key Compliance Requirements

  • Annual Report filing via Sunbiz
  • Registered Agent maintenance
  • Sales Tax registration if applicable

Important Deadlines

Annual ReportMay 1
Sunbiz FilingJanuary 1 - May 1

Tax Information

No Franchise Tax

No state income tax for individuals

Important Notes for Florida

  • 1.Florida has no state income tax
  • 2.All filings done through Sunbiz portal
  • 3.Late fee of $400 applies after May 1

Need Help with Florida Compliance?

Our specialists can handle all your Florida business compliance needs.

State Information

AbbreviationFL
CapitalTallahassee
State Filing Fee$125

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LLCCorporationS-Corp

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Registered Agent

$100

per year

Entity Formation

$100

+ state fees

Annual Report Filing

$50

per filing

Foreign Qualification

$100

+ state fees

Amendment Filing

$100

+ state fees

Dissolution/Withdrawal

$100

+ state fees

Enterprise Discounts Available for multi-state compliance

Florida State Resources

Secretary of State

Official Website(850) 245-6052

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Skip the paperwork. Our team handles all Florida filings on your behalf.

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida

Common questions about forming and maintaining a business in Florida.

What is Sunbiz and how do I use it?

Sunbiz is Florida's official business filing portal. All annual reports, entity formations, and business searches are done through sunbiz.org. You'll need to create an account to file your annual report.

What happens if I miss the May 1 annual report deadline in Florida?

If you miss the May 1 deadline, you'll face a $400 late fee. If you fail to file by the third Friday in September, your entity will be administratively dissolved.

Does Florida have a state income tax?

Florida has no state income tax for individuals. Corporations do pay a 5.5% corporate income tax on income apportioned to Florida.

Have more questions about Florida compliance?

Multi-State Compliance

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