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Florida LLC
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Ten questions we get most often about forming an LLC in Florida — with straight answers, not hedged ones.

State filing fee$125
Typical approval5–10 business days
Annual report$139 annual
Single-memberAllowed

The ten we get asked most

How long does it take to form a Florida LLC?

5–10 business days for standard online processing through the Florida Division of Corporations. Once the LLC is approved, we obtain the EIN the same day and deliver your bank-ready packet within a day or two after that.

What does it cost to form an LLC in Florida?

Our service is $299 flat. Florida's state filing fee is $125, paid directly to the Florida Division of Corporations. First-year total is $424, with no upsells and no tiered pricing.

Do I have to live in Florida to form a Florida LLC?

No. Florida allows non-residents to form and own LLCs in the state. You do need a Florida registered agent — that's included in the $299 for the first year. Our Tallahassee office serves as the agent of record.

Can a single person own a Florida LLC?

Yes. Florida allows single-member LLCs, which the IRS treats as disregarded entities by default — meaning the LLC's income flows through to the owner's personal tax return.

What's included in your $299 flat fee?

Four things: your Florida Articles of Organization filed by a formation specialist, federal EIN obtained from the IRS, a custom operating agreement drafted to your actual ownership structure, and one year of registered agent service in Florida. No hidden costs, no tiered pricing.

What's the annual requirement for a Florida LLC?

Florida charges $139 annually for the report. Miss the deadline and the state imposes a late fee, and eventually administrative dissolution if the lapse continues.

Do I need a registered agent in Florida?

Yes, Florida law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive service of process and official correspondence. Our Tallahassee office serves as your registered agent for the first year as part of the $299.

Can I change the registered agent later?

Yes. After the first year you can renew our service at $119/year, or designate yourself, an employee, or another agent by filing a change-of-agent form with the Florida Division of Corporations. The state typically charges a small fee for the change.

Will I get an operating agreement I can actually use at a bank?

Yes. Our operating agreements are drafted to your actual ownership structure — member names, percentages, voting rights, profit allocations — not a fill-in-the-blank template. Every major U.S. bank accepts them for business account opening.

Are there any Florida-specific tax or compliance notes?

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.

Florida note

Filing fee includes $100 for Articles + $25 registered agent designation.

What's included in the $299 flat fee

State filingArticles of Organization, by a formation specialist
EIN includedFederal tax ID, issued by the IRS after approval
Operating agreementDrafted to your ownership structure — not a template
Registered agentOne year included in Florida, Tallahassee on file
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$299 flat, plus Florida's $125 state fee.

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