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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Florida? Year One and Every Year After
Starting a Florida LLC costs $125 to file. After that, Annual Report, every year, $138.75. The state side over three years is $402.50.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
Every cost, itemised
| Cost | When | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | Once | $125 | Articles of Organization for Florida Limited Liability Company (CR2E047), Florida Division of Corporations |
| Annual Report | Yearly | $138.75 | Annual Report, every year, $138.75 |
| Registered agent | Yearly | from $149 | Required. A Florida resident, or a business entity authorized in Florida, whose business address is the registered office. The agent files a written acceptance. |
| Expedite | Optional | Not offered | Per the state’s own pages |
| EIN | Once | $0 | Issued free by the IRS |
Over time
| Horizon | State side | With Mainstay Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $125 | $324 |
| 3 years | $402.50 | $999.50 |
| 5 years | $680 | $1,675 |
With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Florida fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.
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Questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Florida?
$125 to file. Over three years the state side is $402.50; with Mainstay Filing it is $999.50.
What is the yearly cost of a Florida LLC after the first year?
Annual Report, every year, $138.75.
Sources
- Fla. Stat. § 605.0201 (multira state research spine): www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/605.0201, checked August 12, 2026
- Florida formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/forms/fees/llc-fees/, checked October 1, 2026
- Florida formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/605.0213, checked October 1, 2026
- Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (multira state research spine): dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/manage-business/efile/annual-report/, checked August 12, 2026
- Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (multira state research spine): dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/manage-business/efile/annual-report/instructions/, checked August 12, 2026
- Florida yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/607.193, checked October 1, 2026
- Florida report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699/0605/Sections/0605.0212.html, checked August 12, 2026
- Florida registered agent statute (Fla. Stat. § 605.0113): www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/605.0113, checked October 20, 2026
- Florida expedite and processing (Florida Division of Corporations, official page read): dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/about-us/faqs/, checked October 1, 2026