Forming a Florida LLC costs a minimum of $125, paid directly to the Florida Division of Corporations: $100 for the Articles of Organization and $25 for the registered agent designation. Two optional add-ons can raise that total.

This is one piece of the full filing process. See our complete Articles of Organization filing guide for the full picture, from pre-filing decisions through your first year of compliance.

The Required Filing Fee: $125

Every Florida LLC must pay two mandatory fees to file its Articles of Organization through Sunbiz:

If you add both optional items, the Division of Corporations' published total comes to $160.00. Most founders do not need the certified copy or certificate of status at formation and can skip both, paying only the required $125.

What the Optional Items Are For

A certified copy is an official copy of your filed Articles of Organization, sometimes requested by banks or licensing agencies. A certificate of status confirms your LLC is active and in good standing, often requested by lenders or out-of-state agencies. Neither is required to form or maintain your LLC.

Ongoing Costs After Formation

Formation is a one-time cost, but Florida requires an annual report every year between January 1 and May 1, at a cost of $138.75. Missing the deadline adds a $400 late fee that cannot be waived. Budget for this recurring cost separately from your one-time formation fee.

Third-Party Filing Services

If you use a filing service instead of filing directly on Sunbiz, you will pay the service's fee on top of the state's $125 minimum. The state fee is unavoidable regardless of who prepares or submits your filing.

Key Takeaways

• The required minimum to form a Florida LLC is $125: $100 for the Articles of Organization plus $25 for the registered agent designation.
• Optional add-ons (certified copy $30, certificate of status $5) bring the state's published total to $160 if both are purchased.
• The $125 fee is paid directly to the state regardless of whether you file yourself or use a formation service.
• Ongoing annual report costs ($138.75, due May 1) are separate from the one-time formation fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the certified copy or certificate of status to form my LLC?

No. Both are optional. Add them only if a bank, lender, or licensing agency specifically requests one.

Does the fee change if I file by mail instead of online?

No. The $100 Articles of Organization fee and $25 registered agent fee apply regardless of filing method. Online filing is faster to process than mail.

Is the $125 fee refundable if my filing is rejected?

Rejected filings are corrected and resubmitted rather than refunded. Common rejection reasons include name conflicts and registered agent signature issues, both avoidable with careful preparation.

Last verified: August 3, 2026, against the Florida Division of Corporations LLC fee schedule at dos.fl.gov/sunbiz.

Sources

• Florida Division of Corporations, New Florida Limited Liability Company Fees, dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc
• Florida Division of Corporations, Annual Report filing and fee schedule, dos.fl.gov/sunbiz

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