Florida Annual Report Requirements

Florida requires most business entities to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. This filing updates your business information, maintains your good standing with the state, and satisfies your ongoing compliance obligations.

What Is Florida's Annual Report?

The annual report is a filing that updates your business's basic information with the Florida Secretary of State. It confirms details like your principal office address, registered agent, and the names of your managers, members, directors, or officers depending on your entity type.

Filing this report is part of maintaining your business in good standing. If you don't file on time, you'll face a significant late fee and potential administrative dissolution of your business entity.

Filing Details You Need to Know

Filing Cadence: Annual

Filing Fee: $139

The annual report fee is $139 for most Florida business entities. This includes components for filing and registered agent designation.

Filing Window Florida's annual report is due between January 1 and May 1 each year. You have a four-month window to complete your filing.

Late Fee If you miss the May 1 deadline, Florida imposes a $400 late fee. This is a substantial penalty, so staying on top of the deadline is important for your business and your budget.

Where to File File your annual report through the Florida Secretary of State's Sunbiz portal at dos.fl.gov/sunbiz. You'll need your business entity information and details about your current registered agent, principal office, and management.

What Information Is Filed?

Your annual report typically includes:

• Business entity name and document number
• Principal office address
• Registered agent name and registered office address
• Names and addresses of managers, members, directors, or officers
• Email address for state correspondence

You may also need to update other information specific to your entity type.

Consequences of Missing Your Filing

Failing to file your annual report on time can result in:

• $400 late fee if filed after May 1
• Administrative dissolution if you continue to miss deadlines
• Loss of good standing with the state, which can affect your ability to conduct business, obtain financing, or enter contracts
• Potential loss of your business name if another entity registers it during your delinquency

Staying current with your annual report protects your business from these complications and ensures you maintain all the benefits and protections of your business entity status.

How Florida Registered Agent Helps with Compliance

While we don't file your annual report for you, we make sure you never miss the deadline. Here's how our $99 per year service supports your compliance:

Timely Reminders We monitor Florida's annual report deadline and send you alerts well before the filing window opens. This gives you plenty of time to gather information and submit your filing without rushing or incurring the $400 late fee.

State Correspondence If the Florida Secretary of State sends notices about your annual report or other compliance matters, we receive them as your registered agent and forward them to you the same day. You'll know immediately what's happening with your business filings.

Privacy Protection Our Tallahassee address appears on your public business records instead of your home or office, keeping your personal information out of public databases.

Ongoing Support Have questions about your filing requirements or deadlines? We're here to help. While we can't provide legal advice, we can point you to the right resources and help you understand what the state expects from your business.

Dependable Service at a Fair Price

Our $99 annual registered agent service includes compliance reminders, same-day document forwarding, a professional Florida address, and privacy protection. No hidden fees, no per-document charges—just reliable service that helps your business stay on track.

Whether you're managing one LLC or multiple entities, Florida Registered Agent provides the dependable support you need to focus on running your business instead of worrying about compliance deadlines.

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