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Form an LLC or corporation in Florida.

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At a glance

Florida formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$125
Corp filing fee
$70
Annual / franchise
$138.75 annual report
Annual report due
May 1
State income tax
No personal income tax; 5.5% corporate
Typical processing
1–2 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in Florida

Florida supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.

State income tax posture here: No personal income tax; 5.5% corporate. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Florida, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in Florida

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in Florida

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Florida. Typical timing: May 1. Typical fee context: $138.75 annual report.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Florida at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in Florida change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

Florida tax at a glance

No personal income tax; 5.5% corporate

Full Florida tax guide

FAQ

Florida formation questions

Ready to form in Florida?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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