Florida Annual Report: Deadlines, Fees & How to File
Florida treats the Annual Report as a yearly check‑in: confirm your company’s core details with the Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) by May 1st to maintain good standing. Miss the deadline, and costs increase sharply—late penalties can double or incur a flat $400 fee overnight.
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Even inactive entities must file unless they have been formally dissolved. Filing early helps you avoid the Sunbiz portal rush and last-minute errors.
online filing via Sunbiz.org, and enforces penalties immediately on May 2nd. Persistent non-compliance
can lead to administrative dissolution.
(and what it costs)
• LLCs: $138.75
• Nonprofit Corporations: $61.25
• Limited Partnerships / LLP / LLLP: $500.00
to all except nonprofits.
(no grace period)
• LLCs: $138.75 + $400 = $538.75 total
• Nonprofits: No late penalty, but loss of good standing still applies
businesses
- Florida document number
- Principal office address
- Registered agent name and Florida-based address
(required) - Names and roles of managers, members, or officers
- Share or capital structure (for corporations)
- Description of business activity
- Valid email address (used for confirmation)
How to file (simple path)
Step 1
Mark May 1st.
Gather details early and
set an internal deadline.
Step 3
Complete and pay.
Enter details accurately;
pay by card or ACH.
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Step 2
Use Sunbiz.org.
Online filing is fastest and
gives instant confirmation.
Step 4
Save proof.
Keep the confirmation and
verify good standing.
Step 1
Mark May 1st.
Gather details early and set an internal deadline.
Step 2
Use Sunbiz.org.
Online filing is fastest and gives instant confirmation.s.
Step 3
Complete and pay.
Enter details accurately;
pay by card or ACH.
Step 4
Save proof.
Keep the confirmation and verify good standing.
additional fee if you prefer a done-for-you route.
and you may be blocked from other state filings.
Extended lapses can trigger dissolution
(or revocation for foreign entities) and complicate
banking, licensing, and contracts.
To reinstate: submit all delinquent reports, pay all fees/penalties, and complete a reinstatement
application. It’s doable but slower and more
expensive than filing on time.
Filing your Annual Report on time helps protect your standing while you take advantage of these strategic opportunities.
• Full preparation and online submission via Sunbiz
• Registered agent services (Florida address)
• Ongoing status monitoring and accuracy review
cheaper and far cleaner than fixing it after May 1st.
When is it due?
May 1 for all entities, every year.
What if I file on May 2nd?
A late penalty equal to your fee is added (total cost doubles).
How much does it cost?
Corporations $61.25; LLCs $138.75; nonprofits $61.25.
Can I file online?
Yes, Sunbiz.org is preferred and provides immediate confirmation
Is there a grace period?
No. Penalties start May 2
What if May 1st is a weekend?
The date doesn’t move. File by the last business day before May 1.
Do foreign entities follow different rules?
They follow the same deadline and fee structure.
Do I file if inactive?
Yes, unless the entity is formally dissolved
Need a hand
ahead of May 1st?
Palm handles Florida Annual Reports, registered agent duties, and ongoing compliance. We’ll get your filing in on time, so you can focus on the work that grows the business.
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