Florida LLC Annual Report: Deadline, Fee and Late Penalty

Every Florida LLC must file an annual report with the Division of Corporations between January 1 and May 1 each year. The fee is $138.75. File after May 1 and a $400 late fee is added, bringing the total to $538.75. Miss the report entirely and the state will administratively dissolve the LLC in late September.

It is a short online filing, but it is the most commonly missed deadline for small businesses in Florida. Here is everything you need to know.

Does Florida Require an Annual Report for an LLC?

Yes. Every active Florida LLC, and every out-of-state LLC registered to do business in Florida, must file an annual report every year to keep its status active. The first report is due in the year after the LLC is formed. An LLC formed in 2026 files its first report between January 1 and May 1, 2027.

The report is not a financial report. It confirms the company’s current information on file with the state.

What Does the Annual Report Include?

You confirm or update:

• The LLC’s principal office and mailing addresses
• The registered agent’s name and Florida street address
• The names and addresses of the managers or authorized members
• The federal EIN, if the LLC has one

If anything has changed during the year, such as a new address or a new manager, the annual report is a convenient time to update it.

How Much Does the Florida Annual Report Cost?

For an LLC, the annual report fee is $138.75 when filed on time. After 11:59 PM Eastern on May 1, a $400 late fee applies, for a total of $538.75. The late fee applies to every LLC that files after the deadline, so early filing is the only way to avoid it.

Fees are set by the Florida Division of Corporations and can change, so confirm the current amount before filing.

How Do You File?

File online through Sunbiz:

1. Find your LLC by its document number or name.
2. Review and update the information on file.
3. Enter the name of the person submitting the report.
4. Pay the fee by credit card or other accepted method.

Filing takes a few minutes. Keep the confirmation with your company records.

What Happens If You Miss the Annual Report?

If no annual report is filed by the third Friday of September, the Division of Corporations administratively dissolves the LLC at the close of business on the fourth Friday of September.

An administratively dissolved LLC is no longer in active status. That can cause real problems:

• Banks may freeze or question accounts held by an inactive company
• Lenders check active status before approving credit
• Contracts, licenses and permits may require an active company
• The owners’ liability protection can be called into question

Can a Dissolved LLC Be Reinstated?

Yes. A dissolved LLC can apply for reinstatement through Sunbiz. Reinstatement requires the reinstatement fee plus every annual report fee that was missed, so the cost rises with each year left unfiled. Reinstating promptly limits both the expense and the disruption.

When Can I File My 2026 Annual Report?

Each year’s filing window opens on January 1 and runs until May 1. For 2026, the deadline was 11:59 PM Eastern on Friday, May 1, 2026, before the late fee applied. The 2027 window opens January 1, 2027.

How Do You Avoid Missing It?

• Set a recurring calendar reminder for early January, not late April.
• Keep your email address current with the state, since reminders are sent electronically.
• Ignore look-alike solicitations. Some private companies mail official-looking notices offering to file the report for a much higher fee. The state’s own filing is online through Sunbiz.
• Have your accountant or bookkeeper track it alongside your other compliance dates.

Do Corporations and Other Entities File Too?

Yes. Florida corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited partnerships and LLCs all file annual reports with the Division of Corporations during the same January 1 to May 1 window, each with its own fee. The $400 late fee applies to for-profit entities such as LLCs and corporations; nonprofit corporations are not charged it. Sole proprietorships and general partnerships that are not registered entities do not file annual reports, though a registered fictitious name must be renewed every five years.

How the Annual Report Fits Your Compliance Calendar

The annual report is one of several recurring deadlines a Florida business carries: sales tax returns, reemployment tax reports, payroll filings, local business tax receipt renewals and federal tax returns. When we keep a client’s books, we track these dates alongside the monthly close so none slips. Our sales tax compliance and payroll services cover the filings that recur most often.

If you are just forming your company, our guide on how to start an LLC in Florida covers the full setup, and our starting a business page shows how we help new owners.

This article is general information about Florida’s annual report requirements as of its publication date, not legal advice. Confirm current fees and dates on Sunbiz.