Key Takeaways

  • The Florida LLC Annual Report must be filed each year by May 1 to keep your LLC active.
  • Filing confirms or updates ownership, management, and registered agent information on record with the Florida Department of State.
  • The $138.75 filing fee applies to all LLCs; late submissions after May 1 incur a $400 penalty.
  • LLCs failing to file by the third Friday in September risk administrative dissolution.
  • You can file online at Sunbiz.org, where you can also retrieve confirmation and receipts.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely filings supports compliance, protects limited liability status, and keeps your LLC in good standing.
  • If reinstated after dissolution, you must pay all missed report fees plus a $100 reinstatement fee.

What is a FL LLC Annual Report?

A Florida LLC Annual Report updates and confirms the information that the Florida Department of State has on file about your LLC. This is a requirement for your company to remain an active business. You need to file an annual report, even in years when your business information hasn't changed. The information in the annual report about your Sunbiz LLC should be current at the time of the report's creation. Once the form has been completed, you can choose to keep a downloadable copy of it for your records for free.

Importance of the Florida LLC Annual Report

The Florida LLC annual report isn’t a financial document—it’s a mandatory filing that verifies your company’s legal and administrative details with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Its primary purpose is to confirm that your LLC’s information, such as business address, ownership, and registered agent details, remains current.

Failing to file your Florida LLC annual report has serious consequences. If the report is not submitted by May 1, a $400 late fee automatically applies. Continued noncompliance past the third Friday in September leads to administrative dissolution, meaning the state will revoke your right to operate the LLC. To regain good standing, you must file for reinstatement and pay all outstanding fees, including a $100 reinstatement charge.

Filing the annual report also helps maintain your limited liability protection. Without this annual compliance step, you risk losing legal separation between your business and personal assets.

Steps to File the Florida LLC Annual Report

1. Prepare an annual report each year of your LLC's most critical information to send to the state's government. The information to update includes:

  • A list of members' and managers' names and addresses
  • The name and mailing address of the registered agent
  • The Federal Employer ID Number (FEIN)

2. Go to the website for the Florida Division of Corporations and find your company through the search feature.

3. Identify your LLC's entity number. The entity number will be six to 12 digits long.

4. Visit Sunbiz.org's Annual Report Portal and type in your entity number. 

5. Update outdated information or confirm the data already in the system, including the email address. You cannot change your LLC's name by simply changing its name on the annual report. You need to file an Articles of Amendment with the state to change your LLC's name. Although it cannot be filled out online, you can print the form and mail it in.

6. Pay the $138.50 filing fee via money order, check, or credit card and submit your report by May 1 of each year. 

  • Your LLC will be subject to a $400 late fee if the report is received after May 1. 
  • If you do not file the annual report by the third Friday in September, your LLC will be administratively dissolved by the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. This means your business does not have the legal ability to conduct business in Florida.
  • If your LLC is dissolved, you can choose to file all outstanding reports and pay the outstanding fees that have accrued. 

Reinstating a Florida LLC After Administrative Dissolution

If your Florida LLC is administratively dissolved, you can still reinstate it by filing all missed annual reports and paying applicable late and reinstatement fees. The reinstatement process involves:

  1. Submitting the Reinstatement Application online at Sunbiz.org.
  2. Paying the $100 reinstatement fee plus all past-due annual report fees.
  3. Updating and confirming your LLC’s business and registered agent information.

Once reinstated, your LLC’s good standing is restored as though the dissolution never occurred. However, during dissolution, your LLC cannot legally conduct business, enter into contracts, or maintain limited liability protections.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many LLC owners miss deadlines or submit incorrect information, resulting in costly penalties. To avoid issues:

  • Set calendar reminders for January 1 and May 1 deadlines.
  • Verify registered agent details—Florida requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state.
  • Double-check your email address to ensure receipt of reminders from the Division of Corporations.
  • Don’t attempt to change your LLC name through the annual report—file an Amendment Form instead.
  • Save confirmation receipts from Sunbiz for your business records in case of compliance audits.

Failing to maintain these steps could cause your LLC to fall out of good standing or lose the ability to conduct business in Florida.

What Information You’ll Need

When filing the Florida LLC annual report, you’ll need to confirm or update key business details, including:

  • Entity name and document number (found through the Sunbiz search portal)
  • Principal office and mailing address
  • Registered agent’s name, address, and signature
  • Names and addresses of all members or managers
  • Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
  • Email address for future filing notifications

You cannot change your LLC’s legal name or principal address via the annual report—those require filing Articles of Amendment. However, you can update contact and management details directly in the report.

Filing Timeline, Fees, and Payment Options

The Florida LLC annual report must be filed each year between January 1 and May 1 through Sunbiz.org, Florida’s official Division of Corporations website. The filing fee is $138.75, payable by credit card, debit card, check, or money order.

If the report is submitted after May 1, a $400 late penalty applies, regardless of the reason for delay. Reports cannot be waived or refunded.

You can pay using any of the following methods:

  • Online payment: via credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
  • Mail-in check: payable to the Florida Department of State
  • Money order: for offline filings (though online submission is strongly preferred)

After submitting your report, you’ll receive an email confirmation from Sunbiz. Always keep this record for compliance verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When is the Florida LLC annual report due?
    It’s due every year by May 1. Late filings after that date are subject to a $400 penalty.
  2. How much does it cost to file the annual report?
    The fee is $138.75 for all LLCs, regardless of size or revenue.
  3. Can I change my business name on the annual report?
    No. To change your LLC’s legal name, file Articles of Amendment with the Florida Division of Corporations.
  4. What happens if I don’t file at all?
    If not filed by the third Friday in September, your LLC will be administratively dissolved and lose its authority to operate.
  5. How can I reinstate a dissolved LLC?
    File a Reinstatement Application at Sunbiz.org, pay all past fees, and update your business information to restore your LLC’s good standing.

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