How Much Does It Cost to Form a Florida LLC?
Florida is priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Florida Secretary of State charges $125 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Florida charges $139 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Florida tax note: Filing fee includes $100 for Articles + $25 registered agent designation. Annual report $138.75 (listed as $139 rounded). Due between January 1 and May 1. $400 late fee. No state income tax for individuals.
Registered Agent Cost
Every Florida LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. With our formation package, the first year of registered agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Florida Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $30. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-10 business days to 1-2 business days.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $125 | One-time, paid to the Florida Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $139 | Filed annually with the Florida Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $30 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 1-2 business days |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $125 state fee, first-year registered agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $139/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your Florida LLC filed and operational.