Frequently Asked Questions

What is a registered agent in Florida?

A registered agent is a person or business designated to receive legal documents and official state correspondence on behalf of a Florida business entity. Every LLC, corporation, and foreign-qualified entity registered with the Florida Division of Corporations must have one.

What does a registered agent receive?

Your registered agent receives service of process (lawsuits, subpoenas), correspondence from the Division of Corporations, Department of Revenue notices, and other official documents directed to your entity.

Can I be my own registered agent in Florida?

Yes, if you are a Florida resident at least 18 years old with a physical street address in Florida. You must be available at that address during standard business hours. Many business owners start this way but switch to a commercial service once they realize the availability requirement is difficult to maintain.

Can my Florida LLC serve as its own registered agent?

No. Florida law requires that the registered agent be a person or a separate entity — your LLC cannot designate itself.

What happens if my entity does not have a registered agent?

The Division of Corporations may administratively dissolve your LLC or revoke your corporation's authority. Without a valid registered agent, courts may authorize alternative service of process, which means you could lose a lawsuit without proper notification.

What is an annual report in Florida?

Florida requires LLCs and corporations to file an annual report through Sunbiz (the Division of Corporations' online system) each year. The report confirms your entity's registered agent, principal address, and officer/member information.

• Due date: May 1 each year
• Filing fee: $138.75 (subject to change — verify on Sunbiz)
• Late fee: $400 if filed between May 2 and the third Friday in September
• After the third Friday in September: Entity is administratively dissolved

How do I file the annual report?

File online through Sunbiz.org. You will need your entity's document number and the information you want to confirm or update.

How do I change my registered agent in Florida?

You can update your registered agent information when filing your annual report, or file a separate Designation of Registered Agent form through Sunbiz at any time during the year.

What does your $99/year include?

Everything: physical Florida address on your Sunbiz filings, same-day document scanning, secure online portal, annual report reminders, email notifications, and privacy protection. No extra charges.

Are there any setup fees?

No. The price is $99/year with no setup fees, per-document charges, or hidden costs.

How quickly do you forward documents?

Same business day. When a document arrives at our Florida address, we scan it and upload it to your portal immediately. You receive an email notification right away.

Can I use your service for a new LLC formation?

Yes. List us as your registered agent on your Articles of Organization when forming a new Florida LLC. We provide the address details you need at signup.

Do you help with foreign qualification in Florida?

We can serve as registered agent for foreign-qualified entities. If your business is formed outside Florida and you register to do business here, you can designate us on your application filing.

How do I cancel?

Contact us. No cancellation fee, no contract, no penalty. You will need to appoint a replacement registered agent with the Division of Corporations.

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