Missing this deadline triggers a $400 penalty.
Set a free reminder to stay compliant—file on time and avoid $538.75 total (per Sunbiz / Florida Department of State).
Florida LLC Annual Report Late Fee 2026
If you file your Florida LLC annual report after the May 1, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern) deadline, a mandatory $400 late fee applies. The total due after May 1 is $538.75 ($138.75 report fee plus $400 late fee). This page summarizes late-fee details and where to confirm current fees on the official state sites.
Late fee and total after May 1
On-time (Jan 1 – May 1): $138.75. After May 1: $400 late fee plus $138.75, for a total of $538.75. These amounts are per Sunbiz and the Florida Department of State; confirm current fees at the links below.
The late fee cannot be waived or abated per Sunbiz instructions.
May 1 cutoff and September consequence
The deadline is May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern. Filing after that triggers the $400 late fee. If the annual report remains unfiled, failure to file by the third Friday in September can lead to administrative dissolution or revocation of the LLC, per Sunbiz instructions. Filing as soon as possible after May 1 avoids that outcome.
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.
Related Florida LLC Guides
- Florida LLC compliance deadlines hub (2026)—deadlines, $400 fee, reinstatement
- Florida LLC annual report deadline 2026 (May 1)—avoid the $400 late fee
- Florida LLC Annual Report Fee ($138.75 + $400 Breakdown)
- What Happens If You Miss the Florida LLC Annual Report Deadline
- How to Reinstate a Florida LLC After Dissolution
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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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.