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Florida Annual Reports
Your Guide to the Florida Annual Report
Do you have a Florida LLC, corporation, nonprofit, limited partnership (LP), or limited liability partnership (LLP)? If so, your business is required to file a Florida Annual Report each year with the Florida Secretary of State.
We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about your annual reporting requirement below, including key information you’ll need to provide, when to file your annual report, and associated filing fees. Learn more:
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Understanding Your Florida Annual Report
The Florida Annual Report confirms or updates your business’s information with the Florida Division of Corporations. This means the state has the most recent information for important points of contact, like your registered office and registered agent. Correct information is critical for ensuring your business receives important state notices and service of process in a timely manner.
Quick facts about your annual report:
We’ll cover other common questions about Florida Annual Reports below, but here is a handy rundown of key Florida Annual Report facts before you dig into the weeds:
| Florida Annual Report Facts | |
|---|---|
| LLC Fee | $138.75 |
| Corporation Fee | $150 |
| Due Date | May 1 |
| Late Fee (filing after May 1) | $400 |
| Where to File | Online |
- Document Number.
The Department of State assigns a unique 12-digit identification number—your company’s “document number”—associated with each unique business entity or registration. If you forgot the document number to submit your Sunbiz annual report, you can find that number by searching the Florida Sunbiz business database. - Entity Name.
The legal name of your business as listed with the Florida Secretary of State. Your company’s name is grouped with your document number and the status of your business in the Department of State’s records. - Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
Your business’s 9-digit FEIN. If you’ve lost or misplaced your FEIN, you can find it through the IRS website. Likewise, if you’ve never obtained an FEIN, it’s a wise move to obtain one for your business as soon as possible. - Registered agent information.
This includes the name, address, and signature of your registered agent. - Business and mailing address.
You’ll need to list your principal place of business address and mailing address. - Principals (i.e., officers, directors).
This varies according to entity type. That said, you’d basically list names and addresses of key individuals associated with your business entity. For example, if you’re filing a Florida LLC Annual Report and your company is member-managed, you’d list the name and business address of at least one of the members (owners) of the LLC. - Name, title, address, and signature of the person filing.
For instance, if you are filing for yourself, your information would go here (and become part of the public record). Or you could hire a registered agent service like ours to sign off and preserve your privacy.
You can file your annual report anytime between January 1st and May 1st every calendar year. This generous period affords Florida business owners plenty of time to file—and plenty of time to assume you’ll be able to get around to it later.
Since every business registered with the Florida Division of Corporations must file an annual report, we prioritize assisting our clients with this critical compliance requirement. Folks who’ve hired us for registered agent service get real-time annual report reminders, and when you’re enrolled in our compliance service, we’ll complete and file your annual report on your behalf for just $100 plus state fees.
Filing fees vary depending on what kind of business you run. Here’s the breakdown:
| Business Entity Type | Annual Report Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Corporations (foreign and domestic) | $150 |
| LLCs (foreign and domestic) | $138.75 |
| Nonprofits, cooperatives, and religious organizations | $61.25 |
| LPs and LLPs | $500 |
If you miss the May 1st deadline, note that you’ll be subject to an additional $400 penalty for a late submission. Corporations filing on May 2nd will pay the $150 state filing fee plus the $400 penalty, for a total of $550.
How to File Your Annual Report
Filing your Florida Annual Report takes only a couple simple steps:
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Fill out your report.
Annual reports can only be submitted online through sunbiz.org, the official website of the Florida Division of Corporations. Paper filings are no longer accepted.
If you’ve recently switched registered agents, one way to change your registered agent is simply updating the record on your annual report.
If you haven’t switched but are thinking about it, we humbly submit our superb $49/year registered agent service for consideration. When you hire Florida Registered Agent LLC, you can use our Florida business address on your annual report, which keeps your address off of the public record. Plus, you’ll be automatically enrolled in our compliance service—which means we’ll file your annual report on your behalf for just $100 plus state fees. (You can always cancel this service if you’d rather file yourself.)
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Pay your filing fee.
The easiest way to pay your filing fee is to use a major credit card when you file online. You can also draw from your prepaid Sunbiz E-File Account.
However, you can also mail a check or money order made payable to the Florida Department of State. You’ll have to print a check voucher to send with your payment, and your mailing must be postmarked on or before May 1st to avoid the $400 late penalty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A few more answers to common questions about Florida’s annual report requirement.
Are annual reports required in Florida?
＋Yes, an annual report must be filed each year for your business entity to maintain an “active status” with the Florida Secretary of State, Division of Corporations. Even if you have no amendments or changes to make, it is still required to submit your annual report.
Can I make changes when I file my Florida Annual Report?
＋Yes, you can! When you file your Florida Annual Report, you can do any of the following:
- Add, delete, or change the names and/or addresses principals (e.g., officers, managers, and other authorized members)
- Change the information for your registered agent and their office (if you’re changing registered agents)
- Change the principal office address and/or mailing address for your business entity
- Add (or change) your company’s FEIN
Of course, you are not required to change anything at all, but if you need to amend any of the above, you can do so when submitting your annual report.
What happens if I don’t file my Florida Annual Report?
＋If you do not file your Florida Annual Report, then you risk having your business entity administratively dissolved or revoked.
While your annual report is due on the first of May, you have until the third Friday of September to submit your annual report (along with the $400 late fee). Otherwise, by the close of business on the fourth Friday of September, your business entity will be dissolved or revoked. At that point, you do have the option to reinstate, but you’ll need to submit a reinstatement application and pay all the associated fees.
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How much is a Florida LLC annual report?
＋A Florida LLC Annual Report typically costs $138.75. If your annual report is received by the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations after May 1st, then you will be assessed a $400 late fee, bringing your total filing fee to $538.75.
For more details, the State of Florida Division of Corporations provides a complete list of Florida LLC Annual Report fees.
What are my payment options to file a Florida Annual Report?
＋You can pay your Florida Annual Report Filing fee either online or by check/money order.
Online Payment Options:
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover)
- Debit card (Visa or MasterCard logo)
- Prepaid Sunbiz E-File Account
By Mail:
- You can send a check or money order payable to the Florida Department of State.
- Your check must be payable in US currency drawn from a US bank.
- Your payment must be submitted with the required payment voucher provided when you select the “Pay by Check” option through your Sunbiz account.
If you send your payment as a check or money order, your payment voucher and check or money order must be postmarked and mailed on or before May 1st. Otherwise, you may be assessed a $400 late fee.
$149
Plus State fees
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Per Year