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Florida LLC Compliance Checklist

Keeping your Florida LLC in good standing means staying on top of a few key items each year. This checklist covers the annual report, deadline awareness, registered agent maintenance, and what to review yearly—with links to our full Florida LLC guides.

Checklist at a glance

  • □File annual report by May 1 each year ($138.75)
  • □Keep track of the filing window (opens January 1)
  • □Maintain a registered agent and update Sunbiz if you change agents
  • □Review principal address and member/manager info annually
  • □Set reminders for any other compliance dates (licenses, taxes, etc.)

Annual report and deadline awareness

Every Florida LLC must file an annual report by May 1. The fee is $138.75 on time; after May 1 a $400 late fee applies. Missing the deadline entirely can lead to administrative dissolution. Add the deadline to a reminder system so you never miss it.

Registered agent maintenance

Your Florida LLC must have a registered agent and registered office in Florida. If you change your registered agent, you must file a statement of change with the Division of Corporations. Keeping this current ensures you receive important state and legal correspondence.

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What to review yearly

When you file your annual report, you’ll confirm or update your principal address, registered agent, and member/manager information. Use that as a cue to review any other compliance obligations—licenses, tax filings, insurance—and add their due dates to your reminder system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do every year for my Florida LLC?
At a minimum, file your annual report by May 1 each year and pay the $138.75 filing fee. You should also review your registered agent and principal address, and keep any other compliance deadlines (e.g., licenses, taxes) on your radar.
When is the Florida LLC annual report due?
The annual report is due May 1 each year at 11:59 PM Eastern. The filing window opens January 1. Filing late triggers a $400 late fee; not filing by the third Friday in September can lead to administrative dissolution.
Do I need a registered agent for my Florida LLC?
Yes. Florida LLCs must maintain a registered agent and registered office in Florida. If you change your registered agent, you must file a statement of change with the Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).
How can I remember my Florida LLC deadlines?
Use a dedicated reminder tool like ComplianceGuard. Add your annual report due date (and other compliance dates) once and get email reminders at 30, 7, and 1 day before they’re due.