# Florida LLC Formation for Non-Residents

> A Florida LLC is formed by filing Articles of Organization on Sunbiz with a $125 fee (including the registered agent designation). Each year it files an annual report between 1 January and 1 May with a $138.75 fee; filing after 1 May adds a $400 late fee. Florida has no personal income tax, though C corporations pay Florida corporate income tax.

Practice: US Company Registration — https://www.industax.com/services/us-company-registration/

Florida is a good fit for businesses with Florida customers, staff or property. Member and manager details appear in the public filing, which some founders prefer to avoid.

We form the LLC, get the EIN and run the annual report and IRS filings.

## Key facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Filing fee | $125 |
| Annual report | $138.75, 1 January–1 May |
| Late fee | $400 after 1 May |
| Personal income tax | None |

## Who needs this

- Businesses serving Florida customers
- Founders with Florida property or staff
- Real estate investors in Florida

## What's included

- Formation
- EIN
- Annual report
- IRS filings

## Documents

- Passport
- Address proof
- Business details

## Process

1. **Form** — Articles filed on Sunbiz.
2. **Set up** — EIN and bank.
3. **Maintain** — Annual report by 1 May.

## FAQs

### Is the Florida annual report late fee really $400?

Yes, for LLCs filing after 1 May the state adds a $400 late fee, so calendar reminders matter.

### Does Florida tax LLC profits?

Not at the state level for LLCs taxed as disregarded entities or partnerships. LLCs taxed as corporations pay Florida corporate income tax.

### Are LLC members public in Florida?

Managers or authorised members are listed in the public record; a registered agent address can be used for the business address.

## Official sources

- Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz): https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/
- IRS — Employer Identification Number: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers

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