Florida LLC Annual Report: Deadline, Fees, and Filing Steps

A Florida LLC annual report confirms or updates the information on the state's business record. It is required each year to maintain active status even when no details have changed. Florida's standard filing period is January 1 through May 1. The timely LLC filing fee is $138.75; a $400 late fee applies after May 1. Start with the official Sunbiz annual-report page.

Sunbiz is the Florida Division of Corporations' official service. SunbizPro is an independent service operated by Aurelian Advisory Group LLC. You can submit the annual report directly to the state without buying a private filing package.

What does a Florida LLC annual report cost?

These amounts come from the official LLC fee schedule. An invoice from a private service can include its own charge. Compare that charge separately from the state fee and any optional document you actually need.

Which year is the first report due?

The first reporting cycle normally begins in the calendar year following formation or the applicable effective date. For example, an LLC effective in 2026 ordinarily first reports in 2027. A valid January 1, 2027 effective date can move the first reporting year to 2028, but it also means the LLC's existence begins in 2027. Choose an effective date based on when the company should exist, not simply to avoid a bill. See the state's effective-date explanation.

For 2026, the Department of State specifically confirmed May 1 as the deadline to avoid the $400 late fee. That deadline has passed as of this guide's November 6, 2026 review. If you missed it, check the current entity status before deciding which filing is needed. Read the 2026 state reminder.

How to prepare and file

1. Find the correct entity. Locate your LLC in the official records and note its Florida document number. Match the legal name and record instead of relying on a similar business name.
2. Gather the current details. Have the principal and mailing addresses, federal employer identification information, registered-agent details, and relevant management information ready.
3. Review each field. Correct outdated information before signing. If appointing a new registered agent, arrange its acceptance and required signature.
4. Review optional items and payment. A certificate of status is optional. Follow the payment instructions shown by the official filing system and allow enough time for the payment method you choose.
5. Keep proof and check the record. Save the confirmation and receipt. Check that the report appears on the LLC record, then put the next reporting cycle on your calendar.

The LLC Annual Report Help page explains the filing fields. An LLC name change requires a separate amendment rather than changing the name through this report.

What if the report is already overdue?

The regular late-report fee is not a universal fix for every missed year. The state warns that continued failure to file can result in administrative dissolution. If the record is already administratively dissolved, review the reinstatement process. Florida lists a $100 LLC reinstatement fee plus annual-report fees for the years due; the total depends on the record. See the official reinstatement instructions.

Do not assume paying a third-party invoice has restored the business. Confirm what was filed and verify the resulting status on the state's record. If you have stopped operating, review the appropriate closure steps instead of ignoring future notices.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an income-tax return?

No. The Division describes it as a business-record update, not a financial statement. Tax returns and business-record filings are separate tasks.

Do I file if nothing changed?

Yes. The annual report still confirms the existing record. Review the details rather than assuming that a previous filing remains accurate.

Where should a new owner start?

Read what a Florida LLC is, follow the formation steps, and budget for both initial and recurring Florida LLC costs. For a new formation, compare SunbizPro's filing packages.

State sources reviewed November 6, 2026. Confirm the current filing-year instructions and your entity's status before submitting.