Northwest: LLC for $39 + state fee, registered agent free for year 1

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How to open an LLC in Florida

It costs $125 to file and about $138.75 a year to keep. A $400 late fee is added to annual reports filed after May 1, and it cannot be waived.

Fees checked 29 Oct 2026 against the Florida filing office.

Florida LLC at a glance

Filing fee
$125$100 Articles of Organization plus $25 registered agent designation, both required. Certified copy ($30) and certificate of status ($5) are optional.
Every year after
$138.75Annual report $138.75, filed online January 1 to May 1 each year, starting the year after formation.
When it's due
Between January 1 and May 1 each year, beginning the year after formation.
Processing time
Online filings are processed in order received, usually within a few business days (on 29 Oct 2026 the Division was working on online filings received 25 to 26 Oct). Florida does not offer expedited service.
Newspaper publication
Not required
Registered agent
Registered agent can be an individual or a business entity with an active Florida registration, with a Florida street address (no PO box). The LLC cannot serve as its own agent, and the agent must sign accepting the role.
Name rules
Name must contain Limited Liability Company, L.L.C. or LLC.

File with the stateOfficial fee schedule

What it costs over five years

State fees included, and every yearly fee for five years.

SetupYear 15 years
Do it yourself, be your own agent$125$680
Bizee Basic, keep their agent$125$1,276
Northwest, keep their agent$164$1,219
  • Using an effective date of January 1 when forming late in the year can push the first annual report back a year.
  • The annual report is online only, through Sunbiz.

Best LLC services in Florida

All three file in Florida. Add the $125 state fee to each price.

  • 1Safest default

    Northwest Registered Agent

    4.1 on Trustpilot (310 reviews)

    Advertised
    $39 + state fee
    Real year 1
    $39 + state fee
    Agent renewal
    $125/yr
    EIN
    Free from the IRS

    Cheapest over five years, first year of agent service included, human support.

    Few extras. No bookkeeping or attorney marketplace.

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  • 2Cheapest year 1

    Bizee (Incfile)

    4.8 on Trustpilot (26,356 reviews)

    Advertised
    $0 + state fee
    Real year 1
    $0 + state fee
    Agent renewal
    Free year 1, then $149/yr
    EIN
    Free from the IRS, or $70 add-on

    Lowest start. Costs more than Northwest from year 3 if you keep their agent.

    The agent auto-renews. Basic covers the filing and the agent, little else.

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  • 3Compliance tools

    ZenBusiness

    4.8 on Trustpilot (33,107 reviews)

    Advertised
    $0 + state fee
    Real year 1
    $199 + state fee
    Agent renewal
    $199/yr
    EIN
    Free from the IRS, or $99 add-on

    Worth it if you will use the dashboard and reminders. Otherwise you pay for software.

    A website-builder trial is preselected at checkout and renews at $15/mo.

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Forming in Florida from outside the US?

You will also need an EIN without an SSN and a US address a bank will accept. doola, Firstbase, Stripe Atlas, StartGlobal include the EIN; check that the one you pick files in Florida before you pay.

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Florida LLC questions

How much does it cost to open an LLC in Florida?
The state charges $125 to file. After that, budget $138.75 a year to keep the LLC in good standing (Annual report $138.75, filed online January 1 to May 1 each year, starting the year after formation). A registered agent service adds $0 to $300 a year unless you act as your own.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Florida?
Online filings are processed in order received, usually within a few business days (on 29 Oct 2026 the Division was working on online filings received 25 to 26 Oct). Florida does not offer expedited service.
Do I need a registered agent in Florida?
Yes. Registered agent can be an individual or a business entity with an active Florida registration, with a Florida street address (no PO box). The LLC cannot serve as its own agent, and the agent must sign accepting the role.
When is the Florida LLC annual fee due?
Between January 1 and May 1 each year, beginning the year after formation.