How to Form an LLC in Florida

A Florida LLC exists once the Division of Corporations accepts your Articles of Organization and the $125 filing fee. The statute is Fla. Stat. § 605.0201, the form is CR2E047, and the sequence has five working parts: name, registered agent, filing, operating agreement, EIN. After that, compliance runs on an annual cycle.

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What A Florida LLC Is (and Why People Form One)

An LLC is a state-recognized business entity that walls off the owner's personal-side assets from business obligations. Statewide in Florida, the LLC is the small-business entity of choice because it offers liability protection paired with simple tax filing.

Florida LLC Filing Fee: $125 Total

$125 is the official state filing fee: $100 for the Articles plus a $25 registered agent designation charge, itemized on the Division of Corporations LLC fee schedule.

We bill $199 for our filing service. The $125 state filing fee is remitted to the Division of Corporations directly. The agent product is $99 annually.

Articles of Organization (Form CR2E047)

Florida's charter document carries an official form name and number: Articles of Organization for Florida Limited Liability Company, form CR2E047. The governing statute, Fla. Stat. § 605.0201, provides that one or more persons "may act as authorized representatives to form a limited liability company" by delivering the articles to the department.

Two filing channels exist: online through Sunbiz, which is the official state portal, or on paper by mailing the completed CR2E047 PDF to the Division. The Articles state the entity name with an LLC suffix, the principal address, the registered agent's name, Florida street address, and acceptance signature, the management structure, and the organizer's signature.

Filing Steps for a Florida LLC

1. Clear the name. Florida requires an LLC suffix (Limited Liability Company, LLC, or L.L.C.) and a name distinguishable from every entity already on file. Run the Division of Corporations entity search before anything else; restricted terms like 'bank,' 'insurance,' and 'trust' need licensing you probably don't have.
2. Designate the registered agent. Fla. Stat. § 605.0113 demands a Florida street address identical to the agent's business address, no PO boxes, and business-hour availability. Whatever name and address you list becomes public through the state's entity database. Our $99 per year service puts our address in that slot.
3. Submit form CR2E047 with $125. Deliver the Articles of Organization to the Division of Corporations, online via Sunbiz or by mail, with the $125 fee. Acceptance of this filing is the formation event.
4. Adopt an operating agreement. Not filed with the state, but referenced constantly by banks and decisive in disputes. It fixes ownership percentages, allocations, voting rules, and member exits. Absent an agreement, Florida's generic statutory defaults control.
5. Obtain the EIN. The IRS issues it at no charge through a short online application. Banks, payroll, and federal filings all key off this number.
6. Enter the compliance cycle. File the annual report each year in the January 1 to May 1 window at $138.75, keep the registered agent current, maintain a clean split between business and personal finances, and meet every tax deadline. Non-compliance ends in administrative dissolution, which suspends the liability shield until reinstatement.

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Registered Agents in Florida

The Florida agent requirement is unconditional: every limited liability company, every day, agent on file. The statutory demands, per § 605.0113:

• A verifiable Florida street address matching the agent's business address (PO box alone isn't acceptable)
• Reachability throughout the workday to accept official mail and lawsuits
• Fast turnaround on legal documents and state notices so the LLC can respond on time

An owner may serve individually, but the listed address enters the publicly searchable record immediately. The $99 per year plan lists our staffed Florida office instead.

Questions People Ask

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Florida?

The state collects $125 at formation, then $138.75 per year afterward for the annual report. Our optional filing service is $199 on top.

How long does it take to form an LLC in Florida?

Timing tracks the Division of Corporations' workload. Sunbiz e-filings typically confirm ahead of mailed submissions.

Does Florida require an annual report?

Yes. Every Florida LLC files one annually, in the January 1 to May 1 window, at $138.75, with a $400 late fee after the deadline.

Do I need a registered agent for my Florida LLC?

Yes. The § 605.0113 requirement applies every day the LLC is active, with no exceptions for small or single-member companies.

Can I form an LLC in Florida if I live in another state?

Yes. Residency isn't a Florida LLC requirement. The registered agent is the only mandatory in-state presence, and our $99/year plan handles it.

Get Your Florida LLC Filed

Direct filing is always available: send the Articles of Organization through Sunbiz or mail CR2E047, remit $125, and keep an agent on file. If you'd rather not manage it, $199 covers preparation, submission, and tracking by our team.

The registered agent piece stands on its own at $99 annually: a staffed Florida address on the public record, same-day document scanning, and deadline alerts.

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Only need the agent? The RA service is available separately at $99/year.

More to know about Florida LLCs or how the RA service works? See the FAQ or contact us across business hours.