Florida LLC Annual Report Fee: $138.75 Filing + $400 Late Penalty
Every Florida LLC must file an annual report and pay a filing fee each year. The on-time fee is $138.75. Filing after the May 1 deadline triggers a mandatory $400 late fee, pushing the total to $538.75. This page breaks down every fee you need to know, when each applies, and how to avoid paying more than necessary.
Fee breakdown at a glance
| Scenario | Filing Fee | Late Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| On time (Jan 1 – May 1) | $138.75 | $0 | $138.75 |
| Late (after May 1) | $138.75 | $400.00 | $538.75 |
These amounts are per the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) and the Florida Department of State LLC fee schedule. Always confirm current amounts on the official sites.
The $138.75 annual report filing fee
The $138.75 fee applies to every Florida LLC, regardless of size, revenue, or number of members. It covers the cost of processing your annual report through Sunbiz, the state's online corporate filing portal.
The filing window opens January 1 each year. You can file and pay anytime between January 1 and May 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern without incurring additional charges. There is no discount for filing early, but early filers avoid the risk of last-minute technical issues with the Sunbiz portal.
The fee is non-refundable once submitted. If your report contains errors, you may need to file a corrected report (which may involve additional processing). Filing accurately the first time saves both money and time.
The $400 late fee: when it kicks in and why it can't be waived
If you file even one day after May 1, a mandatory $400 late fee is added to the $138.75 filing fee. This is not a graduated penalty — it is a flat $400 regardless of how late you file.
Per Sunbiz instructions, the late fee cannot be waived, reduced, or abated under any circumstances. There is no appeals process, hardship exception, or first-time forgiveness. The only way to avoid it is to file by the May 1 deadline.
For a detailed look at the late fee and its consequences, see our Florida LLC Late Fee 2026 guide.
What happens if you don't pay at all?
If the annual report remains unfiled past May 1, the late fee accumulates. If the report is still not filed by the third Friday in September, the Florida Division of Corporations will begin administrative dissolution proceedings against your LLC.
Administrative dissolution means your LLC loses its good standing with the state. You cannot enter into contracts, file lawsuits, or conduct official business on behalf of the entity. Personal liability protections may also be compromised.
To restore a dissolved LLC, you must file a reinstatement application and pay both the overdue annual report fees and a reinstatement fee. Learn more in our Florida LLC reinstatement guide and reinstatement fee breakdown.
How to pay the Florida LLC annual report fee
All annual report filings and payments are handled through Sunbiz, the Florida Division of Corporations' online portal. Here is the general process:
- Go to efile.sunbiz.org and select "Annual Report."
- Enter your LLC's document number (found on your Articles of Organization or previous filings).
- Review and update your LLC's information (registered agent, principal address, member/manager details).
- Pay the $138.75 fee (or $538.75 if filing after May 1) by credit or debit card.
- Submit the report and save your confirmation receipt.
For a complete walkthrough, see our step-by-step guide to filing your Florida LLC annual report.
Total cost after May 1: $538.75
If you file your Florida LLC annual report after the May 1 deadline, the total you owe is $538.75 — the standard $138.75 filing fee plus a mandatory $400 late fee. There is no partial penalty or grace period; the full $400 is applied the moment the deadline passes.
This amount is the same whether you file on May 2 or August 31. However, waiting too long past September risks administrative dissolution, which adds reinstatement costs on top.
Fee comparison: on-time vs. late vs. reinstatement
The cost of non-compliance escalates significantly at each stage:
- On-time filing: $138.75 — the base annual report fee.
- Late filing (after May 1): $538.75 — base fee plus $400 late penalty.
- Reinstatement (after dissolution): All overdue annual report fees, plus the $400 late fee, plus reinstatement fees. Total can exceed $700 depending on how many years are delinquent. See our reinstatement fee breakdown for details.
Filing on time is by far the cheapest path. Setting a reminder well before May 1 helps ensure you don't miss the window.
This page is for informational purposes — always confirm current fees and rules on the official Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) site.
Official references
Related Florida LLC Guides
Avoid the $400 Late Fee
Filing late can cost $538.75 total due to a mandatory $400 late fee (per Sunbiz / Florida Dept of State).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the Florida LLC annual report cost?
- The standard filing fee is $138.75 when filed on or before May 1. After the deadline, a mandatory $400 late fee applies, bringing the total to $538.75.
- Is the $138.75 fee the same for all LLCs?
- Yes. The $138.75 annual report filing fee applies to all Florida LLCs regardless of revenue, member count, or entity size. The fee is set by the Florida Division of Corporations.
- Can I pay the annual report fee online?
- Yes. You file and pay through the official Sunbiz e-filing portal at efile.sunbiz.org. Payment is accepted by credit card or debit card.
- What happens if I don't pay the fee at all?
- If the annual report and fee remain unpaid past the third Friday in September, your LLC faces administrative dissolution. You would then need to pay reinstatement fees on top of the overdue report fees to restore your LLC.