Short answer: $125 to file, about $125 in year one, and about $138.75 a year after that. Formation fee.
We've pulled these figures from the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$125
Formation fee.
Each year after
$138.75
Annual report fee.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $125 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $164 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $125 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $324 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How Florida compares
Florida's LLC filing fee is $125. That's the 20th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so Florida runs $21 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $125 | 20 of 51 |
| Georgia | $110 | 24 of 51 |
| District of Columbia | $99 | 35 of 51 |
| Alabama | $208 | 6 of 51 |
| South Carolina | $125 | 20 of 51 |
| North Carolina | $128 | 19 of 51 |
Florida fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $125 | Bundled statutory charge: $100 for the filing itself and an unavoidable $25 fee for the registered agent designation. Identical online or via mail. |
| Annual Report | $138.75 | annual, Between January 1 and May 1 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $25 | Changing the registered agent later incurs a $25 fee. |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $5 | |
| Qualification of Foreign LLC | $125 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Dissolution | $25 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $50 | state |
LLC cost and fees: Florida questions
What is the Florida LLC filing fee?
$125 for Articles of Organization. Bundled statutory charge: $100 for the filing itself and an unavoidable $25 fee for the registered agent designation. Identical online or via mail.
How much does a Florida LLC cost per year?
About $138.75 a year in state fees. Annual report fee.
Is it cheaper to file a Florida LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in Florida?
The Division of Corporations does not offer any expedited service options.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.