The following table sets forth a comprehensive summary of this state’s LLC laws, filing requirements, taxation and more.
Keep in mind though, that the information in this table is subject to the whim of each state’s lawmakers, so the information is constantly changing.
It’s a good idea to do a reality check with the Secretary of State’s office to confirm that the information is still current.
| Secretary of State Contact Information | Division of Corporations Florida Department of State Corporate Filings P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 (850) 488-9000 |
| LLC Filing and Assistance Website Address | www.sunbiz.org |
| LLC Filing Fees | The fee for filing Articles of Organization of $100 which must be accompanied by a completed “Designation of RA” (Resident Agent) form. The fee for filing the Designation of RA form is $25. A foreign LLC must file an Application by Foreign Limited Liability Company for Authority to Transact Business in Florida. The filing fee is $100 and the Application must be accompanied by a Designation of Registered Agent ($25 filing fee) |
| Link to Get LLC Formation Forms | http://www.dos.state.fl.us/doc/form_download.html |
| Periodic LLC Reporting Requirements | LLCs must complete and file Florida’s Limited Liability Company Uniform Business Report (UBR) annually by May 1. The fee for filing the UBR is $50. |
| Link to Get LLC Tax Forms | http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/eservices/apps/filepay/cit/ |
| LLC Tax Summary | Most LLCs will be required to file the Florida Partnership Information Return (Form F-1065). This is for informational purposes only. LLCs classified as corporations for federal tax purposes must file the Florida Corporate Income/Franchise and Emergency Excise Tax Return (Form F-1120). |
| LLC Statute | Title XXXVI, Chapter 608 of the Florida Statutes |
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