Florida LLC Forms and Documents — Everything You Need
This page catalogs every form and document relevant to Florida LLC formation and maintenance. Forms filed with the Division of Corporations are submitted through Sunbiz.org. Internal documents (operating agreement, EIN) are not filed with the state but are essential for your LLC's operation.
For the formation process, see our formation guide. For current fees, see our fee schedule.
Division of Corporations Forms (Filed Through Sunbiz.org)
Formation
| Form |
Purpose |
Fee |
When Filed |
| Articles of Organization (Form INHS18) |
Creates the LLC |
$125 |
At formation |
| Name Reservation |
Holds name for 120 days |
$25 |
Before formation (optional) |
Ongoing Compliance
| Form |
Purpose |
Fee |
When Filed |
| Annual Report |
Confirms current LLC information |
$138.75 |
January 1 - May 1, each year |
| Statement of Change of Registered Agent |
Change registered agent or office |
$25 |
As needed |
| Articles of Amendment |
Change name, management structure, or provisions |
$25 |
As needed |
Dissolution and Reinstatement
| Form |
Purpose |
Fee |
When Filed |
| Articles of Dissolution |
Voluntarily close the LLC |
$25 |
When dissolving |
| Reinstatement Filing |
Restore administratively dissolved LLC |
Back fees + penalties |
Within 2 years of dissolution |
Foreign LLC Forms
| Form |
Purpose |
Fee |
When Filed |
| Application for Authorization (Form INHS62) |
Register out-of-state LLC in Florida |
$125 |
Before transacting business in FL |
| Amended Application for Authorization |
Update foreign LLC information |
$25 |
As needed |
| Certificate of Withdrawal |
End foreign LLC registration |
$25 |
When ceasing FL business |
Other Division of Corporations Forms
| Form |
Purpose |
Fee |
When Filed |
| Fictitious Name Registration |
Register a DBA/trade name |
$50 |
When operating under different name |
| Articles of Conversion |
Convert LLC to corporation (or vice versa) |
$25 |
When changing entity type |
| Articles of Merger |
Merge entities |
$25 |
When merging |
| Articles of Correction |
Fix errors in previously filed documents |
$25 |
When errors are discovered |
IRS Forms (Filed with the Internal Revenue Service)
| Form |
Purpose |
Fee |
When Filed |
| EIN Application (online or SS-4) |
Obtain federal tax ID |
Free |
After LLC formation |
| Schedule C (Form 1040) |
Report single-member LLC income |
N/A |
With annual personal return |
| Form 1065 |
Partnership return (multi-member LLCs) |
N/A |
March 15 (or Sep 15 with extension) |
| Form 2553 |
Elect S-corp taxation |
Free |
By March 15 of election year |
| Form 8832 |
Elect C-corp taxation |
Free |
At least 75 days before effective date |
| Form 1040-ES |
Quarterly estimated tax payment |
N/A |
Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Jan 15 |
| Form 8822-B |
Change business address/responsible party |
Free |
When information changes |
Florida Department of Revenue Forms
| Form |
Purpose |
Fee |
When Filed |
| DR-1 |
Register for Florida sales tax |
Free |
Before collecting sales tax |
| DR-405 |
Tangible personal property tax return |
N/A |
By April 1 annually |
| DR-15 (Sales tax return) |
Remit collected sales tax |
N/A |
Monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually |
| F-1120 |
Florida corporate income tax return |
N/A |
May 1 (C-corp elected LLCs only) |
| RT-6 |
Reemployment (unemployment) tax return |
N/A |
Quarterly (if you have employees) |
Internal Documents (Not Filed with State)
| Document |
Purpose |
Required? |
| Operating Agreement |
Governs LLC operations, ownership, management |
Not legally required but strongly recommended |
| Meeting Minutes/Resolutions |
Document major decisions |
Recommended for multi-member LLCs |
| Membership Certificates |
Evidence of ownership (optional) |
No |
| Transfer Agreements |
Document membership interest transfers |
When transfers occur |
| Buy-Sell Agreement |
Predetermined buyout terms |
Recommended for multi-member LLCs |
Where to Access Forms
- Division of Corporations forms: sunbiz.org (select "Start a Business" or access your entity record)
- IRS forms: irs.gov/forms
- Department of Revenue forms: floridarevenue.com
- County forms (business tax receipts): Your county's Tax Collector website
FAQ
Do I need to download forms before filing on Sunbiz.org?
No. For online filings (which we recommend for everything), you complete the form directly in the Sunbiz.org interface — there is no separate PDF to download and upload. Paper forms exist for mail filings but are rarely needed.
What documents should I keep permanently?
Keep permanently: filed Articles of Organization (downloadable from Sunbiz.org), all amendments, operating agreement and all amendments, EIN confirmation, and annual reports. Keep for 7+ years: tax returns, financial records, and correspondence with the Division of Corporations.
Is the "Certificate of Formation" the same as "Articles of Organization"?
Other states use different terminology. Florida calls its LLC formation document "Articles of Organization." Texas, Delaware, and some others use "Certificate of Formation." They serve the same purpose — creating the LLC under state law. If a bank or vendor asks for your "Certificate of Formation," provide your filed Articles of Organization from Sunbiz.org.