Florida LLC Annual Report — Due May 1 Each Year

The annual report is your Florida LLC's most important ongoing compliance obligation after formation. Every active LLC must file an annual report with the Division of Corporations through Sunbiz.org by May 1 each year. The fee is $138.75. Missing this deadline triggers an automatic $400 late fee — and failing to file at all leads to administrative dissolution in September. This page covers everything you need to know about the Florida annual report.

For all post-formation requirements, see our after-formation overview.

Annual Report Basics

Calendar-year system: Florida uses a calendar-year annual report system — not anniversary dates. Every LLC files between January 1 and May 1 regardless of when it was originally formed. This is different from states like Texas or California that use the LLC's formation anniversary.

What the Annual Report Contains

The Florida annual report is not a financial statement. It is a short confirmation filing that updates your LLC's basic information in the Division of Corporations' records:

• LLC name and document number (pre-filled from your existing record)
• Principal office address (confirm or update)
• Mailing address (confirm or update)
• Registered agent name and address (confirm or update — must still be a Florida physical address per §605.0113)
• Member/manager names and addresses (confirm or update — who is currently authorized to manage)
• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) (if not previously provided)

If nothing has changed since your last filing or since formation, you simply confirm the existing information and pay the $138.75 fee.

How to File Your Annual Report on Sunbiz.org

1. Go to sunbiz.org
2. Click "Annual Report Filing" (available starting January 1 each year)
3. Enter your LLC's document number (format: L + 8 digits ��� find this on your original filing or by searching your entity)
4. The system displays your current information on file
5. Review each field — update anything that has changed (address, registered agent, members/managers)
6. Confirm that all information is accurate
7. Pay $138.75 by credit or debit card
8. Submit — you receive immediate confirmation

The filing takes 5-10 minutes if nothing has changed. The Division processes it immediately — your LLC's record on Sunbiz.org updates to show the current reporting year.

Tip: File in January or February when you first receive the reminder. There is no advantage to waiting until April or May, and filing early eliminates the risk of forgetting before the deadline.

When Your First Annual Report Is Due

Your first annual report is due May 1 of the calendar year following your LLC's formation year.

Examples:

• LLC formed March 15, 2026 → first annual report due May 1, 2027
• LLC formed November 30, 2026 → first annual report due May 1, 2027
• LLC formed January 5, 2027 → first annual report due May 1, 2028

Strategic formation timing: If you form your LLC in December 2026, your first annual report is due just a few months later (May 1, 2027). If you instead set a January 1, 2027 effective date on your Articles of Organization, your first annual report is not due until May 1, 2028 — giving you an extra year before the $138.75 fee kicks in. This is worth considering for December formations.

The $400 Late Fee

If your annual report is not filed by May 1:

• $400 late filing supplement is automatically added to your account
• The total owed becomes $538.75 ($138.75 report + $400 late fee)
• You can still file the late report (with penalty) through September
• The late fee is non-negotiable — the Division does not waive it regardless of circumstance

There is no grace period. May 2 is late. The $400 applies immediately.

For detailed penalty information, see our penalty and late fees guide.

Administrative Dissolution for Non-Filing

If your annual report remains unfiled through September:

• On the third Friday in September, the Division of Corporations administratively dissolves any LLC that has not filed its annual report for the current year
• Your LLC's status changes from "Active" to "Admin Dissolved/Revoked" on Sunbiz.org
• You can no longer legally conduct business under the LLC's name
• The LLC's liability protection becomes questionable for transactions occurring after dissolution
• Reinstatement is possible (within two years under §605.0715) but requires paying all delinquent fees and penalties

See our guides on administrative dissolution and reinstatement for what to do if this happens.

Using the Annual Report to Update Information

The annual report doubles as an update mechanism. Instead of filing a separate amendment ($25) for certain changes, you can update the following through your annual report for the standard filing fee beyond the $138.75:

• Principal office address
• Mailing address
• Member/manager names and addresses (adding or removing)
• EIN (if not previously reported)

Changes that still require a separate amendment filing ($25):

• LLC name change (requires Articles of Amendment)
• Management structure change (member-managed ↔ manager-managed)
• Registered agent change (requires Statement of Change, $25)

Important: If you change your registered agent through the annual report, the $25 registered agent change fee is added to the $138.75 report fee (total $163.75).

Setting Up Reminders

Do not rely solely on the Division's email reminder (which they send in January). Set your own reminders:

• Calendar reminder in January — "File Florida LLC annual report on Sunbiz.org"
• Backup reminder in March — in case you missed January
• Final reminder in mid-April — two weeks before the May 1 deadline

If you use our registered agent service ($99/year), we send annual report reminders automatically — with enough lead time to file without rushing.

FAQ

What happens if I file one day late?

The $400 late filing supplement applies. There is no grace period, no exceptions, and no appeals process for the late fee. May 2 costs you $538.75 instead of $138.75. File early.

Can I file my annual report before January 1?

No. The Sunbiz.org annual report filing system opens on January 1 each year. You cannot file for the coming year before that date.

Is the annual report the same as a tax return?

No. The annual report is a confirmation filing with the Division of Corporations — it updates your entity's administrative information (addresses, registered agent, managers). It has nothing to do with taxes. Your tax obligations are separate — filed with the IRS (federal) and, if applicable, the Florida Department of Revenue (sales tax, tangible property tax). See our tax guide.

Can I file by mail?

No. Florida's annual report for LLCs must be filed electronically through Sunbiz.org. There is no paper option for the annual report (unlike the initial Articles of Organization, which can technically be mailed).

What if my LLC was formed in December — do I really owe an annual report a few months later?

Yes. If your LLC was formed with a 2026 effective date (even December 31, 2026), the first annual report is due May 1, 2027. To avoid this short turnaround, consider using a January 1, 2027 effective date on your Articles of Organization — this pushes your first annual report to May 1, 2028.

My LLC has no income. Do I still need to file?

Yes. The annual report obligation exists regardless of income, activity, or profitability. Every active Florida LLC must file annually or face the $400 late fee and eventual dissolution. If your LLC truly has no activity and will not have any in the future, consider voluntarily dissolving it to end the annual reporting obligation.