Florida Annual Report: Due May 1, the $400 Late Fee and How to File on Sunbiz

Every Florida LLC, corporation, nonprofit and limited partnership must file an annual report with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) each year. The filing window runs from January 1 to May 1. An LLC or corporation that files after May 1 owes a $400 late fee on top of the annual report fee, and an entity that misses the September deadline can be administratively dissolved. This guide covers the fees, the deadlines, what the late fee actually costs, the 2026 timing, and how to file the Florida annual report yourself on Sunbiz.

This is informational content, not legal or tax advice. For questions about your specific entity, consult a qualified attorney or CPA.

Florida Annual Report Due Date and Fees

The Florida annual report is filed once a year between January 1 and May 1. Each entity type has its own fee. The figures below come from the Division of Corporations, and the late totals assume the $400 late fee applies.

Entity type	Annual report fee	Total if filed after May 1
Florida LLC	$138.75	$538.75
Profit corporation	$150	$550
Limited partnership (LP or LLLP)	$500	$900
Nonprofit corporation	$61.25	$61.25 (no $400 late fee)

Check the fee on the Sunbiz filing screen before you pay. The amount shown there controls, and the state can change its fee schedule.

The $400 Late Fee: How It Works

The $400 late fee applies to reports received after May 1. A report received on May 1 is not late. The fee is added to the annual report fee, so an LLC that files on May 2 pays $538.75 instead of $138.75. The fee applies to LLCs, profit corporations and limited partnerships. It does not apply to nonprofit corporations.

The late fee does not excuse the filing. Paying it does not replace the report, and the entity still has to file it before the September deadline described below. If you are filing late, file as soon as possible, because the cost of the report is fixed but the risk of dissolution grows as the September date approaches.

The September Deadline and Administrative Dissolution

The annual report deadline is not May 1 alone. An entity must file by the third Friday of September. If it has not filed by then, the Division administratively dissolves or revokes the entity at close of business on the fourth Friday of September. For 2026, the filing deadline is September 18 and the dissolution date is September 25.

Administrative dissolution means the entity loses its active status with the state. Its officers can no longer act for it as a good standing company, and it cannot do business under that status until it is reinstated. Many owners discover the problem only when a bank, lender, or vendor asks for a certificate of status.

Florida Annual Report 2026: What to Do If You Missed It

As of October 13, 2026, both the May 1 window and the September deadline for the 2026 report have passed. If you have not filed your 2026 annual report, act now:

1. Search your entity on Sunbiz. Use the Sunbiz business search and open the record.
2. Read the status line. If the entity shows as active, file the 2026 report now. The $400 late fee applies, and the entity remains exposed to dissolution until the filing is accepted.
3. If the entity shows as administratively dissolved or revoked, it must be reinstated before it can operate in good standing. Use the reinstatement fees in the next section.
4. Confirm the filing posted. Check the record again after filing and keep the confirmation.

Filing from an active record does not reset the late fee or reach back to fix a dissolved entity. Those are separate steps with separate costs.

Reinstatement Fees for Dissolved Entities

If the Division dissolves or revokes the entity, reinstatement requires a reinstatement fee plus the annual report fee for every missed year. The reinstatement fees are:

Entity type	Reinstatement fee	Plus
LLC	$100	$138.75 for each missed year
Profit corporation	$600	$150 for each missed year
Nonprofit corporation	$175	$61.25 for each missed year

For example, an LLC that missed two years owes $100 plus two annual report fees of $138.75, for a base total of $377.50. Confirm with the Division whether late fees are added to missed years before you budget for reinstatement, because the published schedule does not settle that question for every case.

How to File a Florida Annual Report on Sunbiz

Sunbiz handles Florida annual reports for all entity types. The steps below work for an LLC or corporation. Have your document number, principal address and the names and addresses of your managers, members, officers or directors ready before you start.

1. Find the entity. Go to the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) site and search the name in the business search. Confirm the name and document number match your records.
2. Check the status and registered agent. The record should show active status. Confirm the registered agent's name and Florida street address are current.
3. Start the annual report. Use the annual report option on the entity's Sunbiz filing page and select the online filing path through Sunbiz eFile.
4. Update the information. Review the principal address, mailing address, registered agent and the names and addresses of the people who run the entity. Correct anything that has changed.
5. Pay the fee. Confirm the total on screen. For an LLC filed after May 1, the total should be $538.75.
6. Save the confirmation. Online filings are processed in the order received. Images of electronically filed documents post within 3 business days of processing.

Sunbiz does not publish a guaranteed turnaround, and it does not offer expedited filing. If you need the report processed in person, the Division's walk-in service is at 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810, Tallahassee, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Most requests there are completed while you wait.

Registered Agent Changes Count

Every Florida LLC and corporation must keep a registered agent with a physical Florida street address. A P.O. Box does not qualify. The entity cannot serve as its own agent, though an individual owner or officer may. Changing the agent costs $25 for an LLC and $35 for a corporation. An outdated agent is a common reason an entity misses state notices, so review the agent every time you file.

Florida Corporation and Nonprofit Annual Reports

A Florida profit corporation files the same way and uses the same January 1 to May 1 window. Its annual report fee is $150, or $550 after May 1. The $400 late fee applies, and the September deadline and dissolution rules apply as well.

A Florida nonprofit corporation pays $61.25 and is not subject to the $400 late fee. It still has to file every year, and missing the September deadline still leads to dissolution. Reinstatement for a nonprofit costs $175 plus the annual report fee for each missed year.

The annual report is separate from tax filings. A corporation, or an LLC taxed as a corporation for federal purposes, may owe Florida corporate income tax at 5.5% of net income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. Florida has no personal income tax. Confirm your tax obligations with the Florida Department of Revenue at floridarevenue.com or with a CPA.

Watch for Scam Annual Report Letters

Private companies regularly mail or email letters that look like official state notices about the Florida annual report. These letters often use the look of a government form and push for quick payment, sometimes to a third party that is not connected to the state. A private filing service may legitimately help you file, but it cannot change the state fee, and any charge above the state fee is its own markup.

Before you pay anything in response to an annual report letter:

• Search your entity on Sunbiz and confirm the status and the fee.
• File directly through Sunbiz if you want to avoid a markup.
• Do not send payment or personal information to a company whose letter does not clearly name the Division of Corporations.
• Confirm any unclear notice with the Division through the Sunbiz site before acting on it.

Common Annual Report Mistakes

• Treating the annual report as optional. It is required every year, including years with no revenue.
• Assuming the May 1 date is the only deadline. The September deadline controls whether the entity stays active.
• Forgetting the registered agent. An agent who has moved or stopped serving can cause missed notices and missed filings.
• Assuming a late filing removes the fee. Once the report is received after May 1, the $400 late fee applies.

When to Bring in a Professional

Routine annual reports are straightforward for most owners. Bring in an attorney if the entity has been dissolved, if owners disagree about who runs it, or if you are unsure whether a state notice is genuine. Bring in a CPA if your entity's tax classification is unclear or if you have missed tax filings alongside the annual report. Both professionals can check your entity's standing before you commit money to reinstatement.

For the most current fees, deadlines and filing instructions, check the Florida Division of Corporations at dos.fl.gov/sunbiz before you file.