Florida Annual Report: Complete Filing Guide & Requirements
Every business registered in Florida must file an annual report to maintain good standing with the Florida Department of State. With Palm's professional filing service, you can ensure compliance while focusing on growing your business.
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Florida Annual Report Requirements
The Florida annual report is a mandatory filing that all business entities registered in the state must submit to the Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations. This critical document serves as an official update of your business information and is essential for maintaining your company's good standing status.
Florida requires annual reports from various business entity types, including limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, partnerships, and nonprofit organizations. The report provides the state with current information about your business operations, management structure, and contact details, ensuring transparency and accountability in Florida's business registry.
Required Information for Florida Annual Report
Business Entity Information - You must provide your complete legal business name as registered with the Florida Department of State, along with your entity identification number and the date of incorporation or formation.
Registered Agent Details - Florida law requires all business entities to maintain a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Your annual report must include the current name and complete Florida address of your registered agent.
Principal Office Address - You must provide the complete address of your business's principal office, which may be located anywhere in the United States.
Management Information - For corporations, you must list all current officers including their names, titles, and addresses. For LLCs, you need to provide information about managers or members, including their names and addresses.
Required Information for Florida Annual Report
Understanding and meeting Florida's annual report deadlines is crucial for maintaining your business's good standing and avoiding costly penalties. The state has established specific due dates that apply to all entity types, with limited exceptions.
Entity Type
Due Date
Grace Period
Dissolution Timeline
Filling Fee
Processing time
Late Fee / Consequence
LLC
May 1st annually
None
Administrative dissolution
$138.75
1-2 business days
$400.00
Corporation
May 1st annually
None
Administrative dissolution
$138.75
1-2 business days
$400.00
Nonprofit
May 1st annually
Until Friday in September
Auto if not filed
$61.25
1-2 business days
Administrative dissolution
Limited Partnership
May 1st annually
None
Administrative dissolution
Varies
1-2 business days
$400.00
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When is the Florida Annual Report due?
A business identity is everything that proves your business is real, active, and trustworthy. It includes your legal name, your entity status with the state, your EIN, licenses, ownership information, and your track record of filings and renewals. It’s what banks, governments, platforms, and partners look at - whether you realize it or not - to decide if you’re legitimate and in good standing.
The problem? Business identity today is scattered, outdated, and fragile. It lives across government portals, PDFs, desk drawers, and inboxes. Every time you need to prove who you are, you start from scratch. That’s where Palm comes in.
How much does it cost to file a Florida Annual Report?
Palm creates your unified, verified business identity — like a digital passport for your business.
Palm brings together your entity status, licenses, filings, and ownership info into one secure, shareable place. No more scattered documents or outdated records.
We help you create a verified business profile, monitor your compliance status, and file critical forms on your behalf so you stay trusted, protected, and focused on growth.
Can I file my Florida Annual Report online?
Most businesses don’t realize they have an identity footprint - until it becomes a problem. Whether you’re applying for a loan, renewing a license, or just trying to stay compliant, your business identity is being checked behind the scenes. If your records are out of date, your filings are missing, or your status is inactive, the consequences can be real: rejected applications, major penalties, and higher costs of running your business.
Palm monitors and manages your business identity - automatically. You don’t need to know what’s due or where to look. Palm makes sure it’s all handled.
What happens if I don't file my Florida Annual Report?
Most filing tools are reactive — they wait for you to do something. Palm is proactive.
Palm monitors your business identity in real-time, alerts you before there’s a problem, and will even fix it for you. As your filings, government fees, and renewals come due, Palm will handle it.
Do I need a registered agent to file my Florida Annual Report?
Yes. Palm monitors business identity and compliance in all 50 states and across local jurisdictions. Whether you're incorporated in Delaware, operating in Texas, or licensed in California, Palm keeps you up to date on every requirement tied to your business identity.
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