Every Florida corporation, LLC and limited partnership must file an annual report with the Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) each year to stay active, even if nothing has changed. File by May 1: the report costs $138.75 for an LLC and $150 for a profit corporation, and paying after May 1 adds a $400 late fee, as of October 2026.
Florida's late fee is one of the steepest in the country, which is why this filing deserves its own page. Below are the fees for each entity type from the Sunbiz fee schedule, what happens if you miss May 1, and the September dates that decide whether your business is dissolved.
Fees by entity type
| Entity | Annual report | Received after May 1 | Amended report |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC | $138.75 | $538.75 | $50.00 |
| Profit corporation | $150.00 | $550.00 | $61.25 (corporations) |
| Non-profit corporation | $61.25 | No late fee | $61.25 |
| Limited partnership | $500.00 ($411.25 plus $88.75 supplemental) | $900.00 | $411.25 |
| Limited liability partnership | $25.00 | See schedule | See schedule |
Those are Sunbiz's published figures as of October 2026. The Division states that the $400 late fee applies to profit corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships and limited liability limited partnerships, and that non-profit corporations aren't subject to it.
What the report does
The annual report updates or confirms the Division's records. Sunbiz is clear on three points: it must be filed each year to keep an active status, it's required whether or not you need to make changes, and the data shown on the form is the most current data on file. So the filing is less about new information and more about proving the business still exists.
How to file on Sunbiz
- Find your document number on your notice, or search the Sunbiz records by name.
- Open the annual report e-filing page and enter the document number.
- Check the officers, registered agent and addresses already on file and update anything that's changed.
- Sign electronically.
- Pay by card online, or choose the check option, print the payment voucher and post it so it's postmarked on or before May 1.
- Keep the confirmation. Card payments show as NIC DOS DIVISION OF CORP on your statement.
The September dates that decide dissolution
Missing May 1 costs a late fee. Missing September costs the business. Sunbiz says that if you don't file by the third Friday of September, the entity is administratively dissolved or revoked at the close of business on the fourth Friday of September. For 2026, the last day to pay by check was 18 September and card payments were accepted until 5:00 pm Eastern on 25 September.
A dissolved entity can be reinstated, but you pay the reinstatement fee plus every annual report fee that's due. The schedule lists reinstatement at $100 for an LLC and $600 for a profit corporation, plus each year's report fee, as of October 2026. That's why a forgotten report can end up costing several times the original fee.
Common mistakes
- Assuming no changes means no report. It's required every year regardless.
- Mailing a check on May 1 without the voucher, or mailing it late. The postmark date is what counts.
- Using an amended report when the yearly one is still due. An amended report is for changes after you've already filed.
- Letting a closed LLC drift. Sunbiz says a closed business doesn't need to file the report, but it points you to file a dissolution instead, which keeps the record clean.
If you're still setting up, my guide on how to start an LLC in Florida covers formation. For how Florida's deadline compares with California, Delaware and Texas, see my LLC annual report guide.
What you can change on the report
The annual report doubles as a free update form for the details people most often need to change. Sunbiz says that when you file it you can:
- Add, delete or change the names and addresses of officers, directors, managers and authorised members.
- Change the registered agent and the registered office address.
- Change the principal office address and the mailing address.
- Make address-only changes for the general partners of a partnership.
One more detail worth knowing: Sunbiz processes documents in the order they're received, so a report filed in the last days of April joins the back of a long queue. Paying by card online is the safest route, because the payment and the filing land together and you get the confirmation straight away by email.
Typing your name in the signature block is enough under section 15.16 of the Florida Statutes, and electronic signatures carry the same legal effect as original ones. But Sunbiz also warns that typing someone else's name without their permission isn't allowed, so the person signing should be an officer, manager or other authorised person. If you've already filed this year and something changes, that's when the amended report comes in: $50.00 for an LLC and $61.25 for a corporation, as of October 2026.
Georgia runs its yearly filing on a different calendar, which Georgia's annual registration explains.
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My verdict
Treat May 1 as the real deadline and file early in the year rather than in the last week of April. The $400 penalty is steep for a missed form, and the September dissolution can freeze a business that's otherwise trading well. If you've got an LLC you no longer use, dissolve it rather than paying $138.75 a year to keep it alive by accident.
Trading under a different name is a separate step, which a Florida fictitious name sets out.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Florida annual report due?
It must be filed and paid by May 1 each year to avoid the late fee. Check payments must be postmarked on or before May 1.
How much is the Florida annual report for an LLC?
$138.75, or $538.75 if received after May 1, as of October 2026.
Does a closed Florida business need to file an annual report?
No. Sunbiz says you don't need to file the annual report if the business has closed, and points you to file a dissolution or withdrawal instead.
Can I change my registered agent on the Florida annual report?
Yes. The annual report lets you change the registered agent and registered office address, as well as officers, managers and the principal and mailing addresses.
Do non-profits pay the Florida late fee?
No. Sunbiz says non-profit corporations aren't subject to the $400 late fee. Their annual report fee is $61.25.
What happens if I don't file my Florida annual report?
If it isn't filed by the third Friday of September, the entity is administratively dissolved or revoked at the close of business on the fourth Friday of September.
