Missed Florida LLC Deadline? $400 Late Fee & Next Steps (2026)
Florida filing fees and deadlines verified for 2026 — last reviewed May 2026
Short answer: Missed May 1 for your Florida LLC annual report? File on Sunbiz now—you will owe the $400 late fee ($538.75 total typically). Waiting weeks does not usually increase that fee, but an unfiled report can lead to administrative dissolution later in the year.
May 1, 2026 passed—file as soon as you can
A late 2026 annual report on Sunbiz usually means a mandatory $400 late fee on top of the $138.75 filing fee—$538.75 at checkout in the common case. You can still file online; letting the report linger raises administrative dissolution risk later in the year.
| Situation | Result |
|---|---|
| Filing deadline | May 1, 2026 — 11:59 PM Eastern (late filing after this moment) |
| Late fee | $400 (mandatory after May 1, per Sunbiz / FL DOS) |
| Total due (typical) | $538.75 ($138.75 + $400) |
| Dissolution / status risk | Extended non-filing: September dissolution window (confirm on Sunbiz). |
Can this be fixed?
Yes. Log into Sunbiz, complete the annual report, pay the total shown, and save your confirmation. Add a reminder for next year so you do not repeat the late filing.
What happens if you miss the Florida LLC deadline?
- Can you still file? Yes—through Sunbiz, with the late fee at checkout.
- Typical cost: $538.75 ($138.75 + $400 late fee).
- Dissolved for not filing? Usually only after extended non-filing (September window on Sunbiz)—see the reinstatement guide.
Can you still file after May 1?
Yes. Four steps on the official portal:
- Go to the official Sunbiz portal.
- Locate your LLC record and begin the annual report filing.
- Review details, submit, and pay the amount due.
- Save your confirmation for records and compliance proof.
Get a reminder so this does not happen again
Set an email reminder for next year. No account required for this step.
Fees and filing rules cited here follow the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) and the Sunbiz e-filing portal. Confirm current amounts before you pay.
Related Compliance Resources
- ComplianceGuard Home
Deadline reminders for LLC and business compliance filings.
- Florida LLC Compliance Deadlines Guide
May 1 deadline, $400 late fee, and reinstatement hub for 2026.
- Florida LLC Annual Report Deadline 2026
May 1 cutoff and on-time filing requirements.
- Florida LLC Late Fee 2026
$400 penalty explained after May 1.
- How to Reinstate a Florida LLC After Dissolution
Reinstatement steps, fees, and Sunbiz requirements.
- Missed Florida LLC Annual Report Deadline
Late fee, next steps, and dissolution risk.
FAQ
- Can you still file after May 1?
- Yes. File your Florida LLC annual report on Sunbiz anytime after May 1. The mandatory $400 late fee applies; the typical total is $538.75 ($138.75 + $400).
- Will my Florida LLC be dissolved if I missed the deadline?
- Not usually the day after May 1. If the annual report stays unfiled into the late-summer window (often the third Friday in September per Sunbiz), Florida can begin administrative dissolution.
- Can the $400 late fee be waived?
- No. Sunbiz instructions state the $400 late fee cannot be waived, reduced, or abated after the May 1 cutoff.
Last updated: May 2026