When the annual report is due
The report is due every year between January 1 and May 1, starting the year after your LLC is formed. An LLC formed at any point in 2026 files its first report in 2027.
What it costs
- $138.75 if filed by May 1
- $538.75 if filed after May 1, because Florida adds a $400 late fee
The late fee is set by statute. The state does not waive it for forgetting.
What happens if you don't file
If the report still hasn't been filed by the third Friday of September, the Division of Corporations administratively dissolves the LLC on the fourth Friday of September. A dissolved LLC is not in good standing: banks and clients can see it on Sunbiz, and you may lose rights to the name. Getting back requires a reinstatement.
What the report contains
The annual report confirms or updates:
- The principal office and mailing address
- The registered agent and registered office
- The managers or authorized members
- The federal EIN, if you have one
Many owners use the annual report to update addresses or managers instead of filing a separate amendment.
How to file your Florida LLC annual report, step by step
- Find your LLC on Sunbiz and note its document number (it starts with the letter L for an LLC).
- Open the online annual report filing for your LLC between January 1 and May 1.
- Check each pre-filled field: principal address, mailing address, registered agent and the managers or authorized members.
- Add or confirm the federal EIN.
- Pay the $138.75 fee and keep the confirmation. The annual report is not complete until the fee is paid.
The online filing is the fastest way. A paper report works too, but it is slower and easier to get wrong.
Mistakes that cost money
- Waiting until after May 1: the $400 late fee is automatic
- Leaving an old registered agent on the report after you changed agents
- Filing the first report in the same year you formed the LLC. The first report is due the following year
- Assuming a dormant LLC doesn't need to file. Every active LLC files, even with no income
How we handle it
Plans include a reminder before the deadline. If you want us to file the report for you, ask us for a quote: we tell you our fee and the $138.75 state fee before you pay anything, then you only confirm the information.
Frequently asked questions
How do I file the Florida annual report for my LLC?
Online through Sunbiz, using your LLC's document number: confirm the addresses, registered agent and managers, add the EIN, and pay $138.75 before May 1.
Do I have to file an annual report if my LLC had no income?
Yes. Every active Florida LLC files it, with or without income. A missing report ends in administrative dissolution.
When is my first Florida annual report due?
Between January 1 and May 1 of the year after the year your LLC was formed.
Can the $400 late fee be waived?
No. The late fee is set by Florida law and applies to any report received after May 1.
Can I change my LLC's address on the annual report?
Yes. Addresses, managers and the registered agent can be updated when you file the annual report.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA.