How to Apply for an Annual Report Filing in Florida
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Keeping your Florida business record current requires an annual filing with the state. Fortunately, the process to file an annual report in Florida is relatively straightforward once you know what information you need and where to submit it.
You can file directly with the Florida Department of State, or you can use FastFilings’ B2B service if you prefer assistance preparing and submitting the report.
What Is a Florida Annual Report?
A Florida annual report is the state’s yearly check-in with your business. It confirms that important information on the public record is still accurate and gives you an opportunity to update certain details that have changed.
Despite the name, an annual report is not a financial report. You do not submit revenue, profit, or other financial results. Instead, a State of Florida annual report generally deals with business-record information such as your addresses, registered agent, and applicable principals.
Who Must File and When?
In general, Florida corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLLPs must file annual reports. Florida and foreign LLPs also have a separate annual-report requirement.
In Florida, the annual report filing window runs from January 1 through May 1. The first report is due the calendar year after formation in Florida or registration to do business there.
Florida Annual Report Deadline for 2026
The 2026 Florida annual report due date was May 1, 2026. Profit corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLLPs that missed that date are subject to a $400 late fee.
For 2026, entities still unfiled after the third Friday in September face administrative dissolution or revocation. The Division of Corporations lists September 25, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern as the final 2026 filing cutoff before that action.
Filing Fees by Entity Type
These are government fees for Florida annual reports.
Entity type | Annual report fee | After May 1 |
LLC | $138.75 | $538.75 |
Profit corporation | $150 | $550 |
Nonprofit corporation | $61.25 | $61.25 |
LP or LLLP | $500 | $900 |
LLP | $25 | $25* |
These are Florida government fees. FastFilings’ service fee is separate.
*Florida does not list a separate late fee for LLP annual reports. Failure to file and pay by the September statutory deadline can lead to revocation of LLP status, with reinstatement fees applying afterward.
What You Need Before You Start
Before filing a Florida annual report, have these details ready:
- Florida Document Number, the 6- or 12-digit number assigned to the entity
- Official Entity Name and Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), if applicable
- Principal Place of Business Address and mailing address
- Current Registered Agent Name and Address
- Names, titles, and addresses for applicable principals
- Valid email address and payment method
The principal place of business and registered-agent address must use street addresses. A P.O. Box is acceptable for the mailing address.
How to File Your Florida Annual Report Online
Businesses can always submit an FL annual report filing directly through Sunbiz, the state’s online portal. However, businesses that prefer assistance with the process can also use FastFilings’ B2B online filing service.
FastFilings provides a guided alternative that many business owners find more convenient than preparing and submitting the filing directly through the state. Our online platform walks you through the information needed for your Florida annual report, and we review the details you provide prior to submission.
The annual report cannot be used to change the legal business name. That requires an amendment.
What Happens If You File Late or Miss the Deadline?
Filing after May 1 adds a $400 late fee for profit corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLLPs. Nonprofit corporations and LLPs do not pay the $400 charge.
An entity that remains unfiled into September can be administratively dissolved or have its authority revoked. Reinstatement requires an application and the applicable fees. Completing a Florida business annual report filing before May 1 avoids the late fee.
Common Filing Mistakes to Avoid
Common filing mistakes include:
- Using the wrong Document Number
- Leaving outdated registered agent or principal information
- Listing a P.O. Box as the registered agent’s address
- Trying to change the legal business name through the annual report
- Mistaking a private solicitation for an official state notice
- Missing May 1 and triggering the applicable late fee
Let FastFilings Handle Your Annual Report
Filing directly with the Florida Department of State is always an option. For businesses that would rather avoid navigating the filing process on their own, FastFilings offers a simple online alternative for managing State of Florida annual report filings.
Our B2B filing service helps businesses prepare and submit their Florida annual report with less administrative work. You provide the business information, and FastFilings helps handle your annual report for Florida from there.
Ready to get started? File your annual report online with FastFilings.
FAQs
When is a Florida annual report due?
The regular deadline is May 1, after the filing window opens January 1. Filing later may trigger the applicable late fee.
How much does it cost to file a Florida annual report?
The 2026 state fee is $138.75 for an LLC annual report, $150 for a profit corporation, $61.25 for a nonprofit, $500 for an LP or LLLP, and $25 for an LLP. FastFilings’ service fee is separate from the applicable Florida government filing fee.
What happens if I miss the May 1 Florida annual report deadline?
Profit corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLLPs are assessed a $400 late fee. Continued failure to file can lead to dissolution or revocation in September, depending on the entity type.
Do I have to file a Florida annual report every year even if nothing has changed?
Yes. Covered entities must file each year even when the information remains unchanged.
How long does it take for a Florida annual report to be processed?
Florida states that annual reports submitted online with a credit card are generally processed and posted immediately, while filings paid by check or money order are processed in the order received.
With FastFilings, you can complete the online annual report request in under five minutes, and we begin processing orders promptly. Keep in mind that FastFilings’ processing time is separate from the state’s processing time, so the final posting of your Florida annual report remains subject to the Division of Corporations.
