The Florida Division of Corporations' published LLC fee schedule sets the state cost of filing Articles of Organization at $125.00. That is a $100 filing fee plus a $25 registered agent designation fee. You pay that amount to the state whether you submit the filing yourself or a service submits it for you.
A service's charge is a separate cost. Some services charge nothing of their own for the formation filing. ZenBusiness, for example, offers a Starter tier at $0 plus the state fee. The costs that differ come after formation: registered agent service, deadline reminders and add-ons, which are optional and usually billed yearly. ZenBusiness charges $199 a year for registered agent service on every tier, discounted to $99 for the first year when you form with it.
The ongoing cost that matters most is the state's. The Division's fee schedule lists the annual report fee at $138.75. A report received after May 1 costs $538.75, because a $400 late penalty is added. No service can reduce either figure.
File yourself if you are comfortable completing the online form, can handle the registered agent role, and will track the May 1 deadline each year. A service earns its fee when you want a professional registered agent and someone else watching the calendar.
Florida LLC state fees and requirements
State figures are as published on the Division of Corporations LLC fee schedule and were read for this page's update date shown above.
| Charge or requirement | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (new LLC) | $125 ($100 filing + $25 registered agent designation) | Florida Division of Corporations, LLC fee schedule |
| Annual report | $138.75 | Florida Division of Corporations, LLC fee schedule |
| Annual report received after May 1 | $538.75 (includes $400 late penalty) | Florida Division of Corporations, LLC fee schedule |
| Amended annual report | $50 | Florida Division of Corporations, LLC fee schedule |
| Certificate of Status | $5 | Florida Division of Corporations, LLC fee schedule |
| Certified copy | $30 | Florida Division of Corporations, LLC fee schedule |
| Change of registered agent | $25 | Florida Division of Corporations, LLC fee schedule |
| Articles of Correction | $25 | Florida Division of Corporations, LLC fee schedule |
| EIN | $0 (free) | IRS, Get an Employer Identification Number |
| Federal BOI report | Not required for US-formed companies | FinCEN, Beneficial Ownership Information |
What you pay the state either way
The $125.00 formation charge is fixed by the state, and it is the same on every path. The $25 portion is the state's fee for designating a registered agent on your filing. It does not pay anyone to serve as that agent. Florida LLC formation is governed by section 605.0201, Florida Statutes, and the Division's filing instructions state that its staff cannot give legal advice. If you are unsure who can serve as your registered agent or what your Articles must contain, those instructions and the statute are the official places to check.
After formation, the recurring state cost is the $138.75 annual report. The date to protect is May 1. Missing it turns a $138.75 filing into a $538.75 one. This single deadline often matters more to the DIY versus service decision than anything at formation.
What filing services charge in 2026
Service charges are separate from the state's fees. Providers are listed alphabetically, not ranked. Prices other than ZenBusiness's are as of 2026, taken from published reviews, and change often, so confirm them before ordering.
- Bizee: Basic $0, Standard $199, Premium $299, each plus the state fee. Reviews disagree on its registered agent terms, so check at checkout.
- LegalZoom: Basic $0, Pro $249, Premium $299, each plus the state fee. Registered agent service is $249 a year and not included in any plan.
- Northwest Registered Agent: $39 plus the state fee, with the first year of registered agent service included, then $125 a year.
- ZenBusiness: Starter $0 plus the state fee, Pro $199/yr, Premium $299/yr. Registered agent service is a separate $199/yr on every tier ($99 the first year when you form with ZenBusiness).
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When filing yourself is the better call
If you can complete the Sunbiz online form, meet the registered agent requirement yourself, and reliably file your annual report before May 1, filing yourself costs the least. You pay the state's $125.00 and nothing else at formation. With a $0 service tier, the formation step itself costs the same either way. The savings from filing yourself come from not signing up for yearly services you do not need.
Filing yourself also makes sense if you plan to amend or correct records on your own later. Those filings have fixed state fees ($50 for an amended annual report, $25 for Articles of Correction, $25 to change your registered agent). You pay those amounts either way.
When a service is worth it
A service is worth paying for when the thing you are buying is ongoing: a professional registered agent and someone tracking deadlines for you. For that business owner, ZenBusiness is a sensible fit. The Starter tier adds nothing to the state's formation charge, and the registered agent service is priced openly as a separate line ($99 for the first year when you form with ZenBusiness, then $199 a year. Pro (199/yr) and Premium ($299/yr) add more services, but the registered agent is still billed separately on those tiers, including Premium. Some older sources, including ZenBusiness's own help centre, still describe a Premium tier with the agent bundled. That pricing is out of date.
If you do not need an agent service, be honest with yourself about what the Starter tier gets you. At the state level it costs the same as filing yourself, so what you gain is convenience, not savings.
Charges you should not pay for
Some formation packages include EIN applications or ownership reporting. The IRS issues EINs free and tells applicants never to pay a third party for one. Form your LLC with the state first, then apply. FinCEN's current rule exempts companies created in the United States from federal BOI reporting, so a Florida LLC has no BOI filing to buy.
FAQ
What is the Florida Sunbiz LLC filing fee?
The fee is $125.00: a $100 filing fee plus a $25 registered agent designation fee, according to the Division of Corporations LLC fee schedule. A service does not change this amount.
What does Sunbiz charge for Articles of Organization and the annual report?
Articles of Organization cost $125.00. The annual report is $138.75. If the report is received after May 1, the charge rises to $538.75 because of a $400 late penalty.
How much do Florida LLC filing and registered agent services cost in 2026?
It depends on the provider, and prices change. As of 2026, ZenBusiness charges $0 plus the state fee for Starter, $199/yr for Pro and $299/yr for Premium, with registered agent service a separate $199/yr on every tier ($99 for the first year when you form with ZenBusiness). For other providers, check their current pricing pages. Any service charge is separate from the state's fees.
Do I need to pay for an EIN or a BOI report?
No. An EIN is free from the IRS, and US-formed companies are exempt from federal BOI reporting under FinCEN's current rule.
Sources
- Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, “LLC Fees”
- Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, “Instructions for Articles of Organization (FL LLC)”
- Internal Revenue Service, “Get an employer identification number”
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, “Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting”
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and change over time.