What is the Florida LLC annual report late fee?

The Florida LLC annual report late fee is a mandatory $400 penalty when you file after May 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern. You still pay the $138.75 filing fee, so the total is $538.75 ($138.75 + $400). Per Sunbiz and the Florida Department of State, this $400 late fee cannot be waived, reduced, or abated.

When does the $400 late fee apply?

The $400 late fee applies to any Florida LLC annual report filed after May 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Filing on or before May 1 avoids the late fee and keeps your total at $138.75.

What happens if I don't file by September?

Per Sunbiz instructions, failure to file by the third Friday in September can result in administrative dissolution or revocation of the LLC. Filing as soon as possible after the May 1 deadline reduces that risk.

How do I avoid paying the $400 late fee?

File your annual report on or before May 1, 2026. Use a calendar or a free ComplianceGuard reminder so you do not miss the cutoff.

Florida LLC Late Fee: $400 After May 1 (2026)

Florida filing fees and deadlines verified for 2026 — last reviewed May 2026

Short answer: File your Florida LLC annual report after May 1, 2026 and Sunbiz adds a mandatory $400 late fee to the $138.75 filing fee—$538.75 total in the usual case. Sunbiz states this fee cannot be waived; it is separate from dissolution risk if you never file at all.

$400 late fee after May 1—no waiver on Sunbiz

For 2026, filing after May 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern typically means you still pay the $138.75 report fee plus a mandatory $400 late fee ($538.75 total in the common case). The penalty is tied to the calendar cutoff, not to whether you had a good reason.

Situation and result: deadline, fees, total, and dissolution risk
Situation	Result
Filing deadline	May 1, 2026 — 11:59 PM Eastern (late fee clock)
Late fee	$400 mandatory after the deadline (no waiver per Sunbiz instructions)
Total due (typical)	$538.75 ($138.75 + $400) for a standard late-filed 2026 report
Dissolution / status risk	The late fee is separate from administrative dissolution risk later in the year if the report never gets filed—see Sunbiz for the September non-filing pattern.

Can this be fixed?

You cannot remove the $400 once you are filing after May 1, but you can still file immediately to stop the problem from growing. Confirm the live total on Sunbiz before you pay.

Missed May 1? What to do now Sunbiz LLC fee schedule

Can the $400 late fee be waived?

No. Sunbiz and the Florida Department of State describe the $400 penalty as mandatory once you file after the May 1 cutoff—no hardship, first-time, or appeal path in the usual instructions.

Before the cutoff: May 1, 2026 deadline guide. After you missed it: what to do next.

What happens if you miss the Florida LLC deadline?

Late filing: $538.75 typical total ($138.75 + $400)
Not filed at all: Risk of administrative dissolution in the late-summer window (confirm dates on Sunbiz)
Already dissolved? See Florida LLC reinstatement

Can you still file after May 1?

Yes. File on Sunbiz as soon as you can, pay the total shown at checkout, and save your confirmation. The late fee is the same whether you file in May or August in the typical case—waiting does not remove the $400, but filing stops the problem from growing into dissolution.

Where to confirm

Always confirm current fees and rules on the official Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) and Florida Department of State sites:

This page is for informational purposes—always confirm current fees and rules on the official Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) site.

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FAQ

What is the Florida LLC annual report late fee?: The Florida LLC annual report late fee is a mandatory $400 penalty when you file after May 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern. You still pay the $138.75 filing fee, so the total is $538.75 ($138.75 + $400). Per Sunbiz and the Florida Department of State, this $400 late fee cannot be waived, reduced, or abated.
When does the $400 late fee apply?: The $400 late fee applies to any Florida LLC annual report filed after May 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Filing on or before May 1 avoids the late fee and keeps your total at $138.75.
Can the $400 late fee be waived?: No. Per Sunbiz instructions, the late fee cannot be waived or abated. Always confirm current rules on the official Sunbiz and Florida Department of State sites.
What happens if I don't file by September?: Per Sunbiz instructions, failure to file by the third Friday in September can result in administrative dissolution or revocation of the LLC. Filing as soon as possible after the May 1 deadline reduces that risk.
How do I avoid paying the $400 late fee?: File your annual report on or before May 1, 2026. Use a calendar or a free ComplianceGuard reminder so you do not miss the cutoff.

Last updated: May 2026