Florida LLC Annual Report on Sunbiz: Step-by-Step 2026 Walkthrough

Every Florida LLC has to file an annual report on Sunbiz.org by May 1. The filing fee is $138.75. Miss the deadline and you owe an additional $400 penalty (no prorating, flat). Keep missing it and Florida administratively dissolves the LLC. This guide walks through the Sunbiz filing screen by screen, explains each field, flags the mistakes that cause rejection or delay, and shows what to do if the deadline has already passed.

"I thought you just filed taxes in Florida because there is no state income tax. Nobody told me about the annual report until I got hit with the $400 late fee and my bank flagged the account for lack of good standing." Paraphrased from multiple small business subreddit threads on Florida LLC compliance.

What the Florida Annual Report Actually Is

Under Florida Statute Section 605.0212, every LLC registered with the Florida Division of Corporations is required to file an annual report each year confirming and updating the entity's registered agent, managers or members, principal office address, and mailing address. The report is not a financial disclosure. It contains no revenue figures, no tax payment, and no financial statements. It is a public-record update that keeps the Florida Division of Corporations' master entity database current.

The filing happens through Sunbiz.org, the self-service portal operated by the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Sunbiz is also the portal through which you originally filed the Articles of Organization to form the LLC. The same Document Number assigned at formation is the key identifier used every year for the annual report.

The May 1 Deadline

Florida's annual report deadline is May 1, covering the full calendar year that just ended. An LLC active on January 1 must file by May 1 of that same year. The date is hard. It does not shift based on your formation date, your fiscal year end, or any other variable.

Unlike some states, Florida does not offer an extension for the annual report. There is no Form to request more time. Once May 1 passes without a filed report, the $400 late fee attaches automatically. Filing on May 2 costs the same as filing on August 15.

Step-by-Step Sunbiz Walkthrough

Here is the nine-step process to file a Florida LLC annual report on Sunbiz:

Step 1: Gather Your Information Before You Start

Before logging into Sunbiz, have the following ready:

• Document Number. The 12-digit identifier assigned when the LLC was first registered. It appears on the Articles of Organization and any prior Sunbiz confirmation.
• Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Required for tax reporting consistency on the annual report.
• Current registered agent name and Florida street address. A Florida physical address (no P.O. Box) is required.
• Current manager or member names and addresses. All individuals in authority positions as of the filing date.
• Current principal office and mailing addresses.
• Payment method. Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check. Fees cannot be paid by physical check or money order through the online system.

Step 2: Go to Sunbiz and Select Annual Report Filings

Navigate to sunbiz.org. On the homepage, select "File Annual Report" under the Filing Services menu. You do not need to create a Sunbiz account or log in. The system identifies your LLC by Document Number only.

Step 3: Enter Your Document Number

On the Annual Report Filing page, enter the 12-digit Document Number and select "Begin Filing." The system pulls up your LLC's existing registered information for review and update.

Step 4: Verify Entity Name and Principal Office Address

Sunbiz displays the LLC's current legal name, principal office address, and mailing address. Confirm each is still correct. If the principal office has moved, update it now. If the mailing address differs from the principal office, enter it separately.

Step 5: Update Registered Agent Information

Review the registered agent name and Florida street address. If you are changing agents, enter the new agent's name, street address (must be Florida physical address), and check the consent box confirming the new agent has agreed to serve.

Step 6: Update Managers, Members, and Officers

List all managers (for manager-managed LLCs), all members (for member-managed LLCs), or both if the LLC has designated officers in addition to managers. For each person, provide:

• Full legal name
• Title (Manager, Member, or officer title such as President, CEO, or Treasurer)
• Complete business address

Add or remove individuals to reflect the current management structure. If someone departed during the year, remove them. If a new manager was added, include them.

Step 7: Enter FEIN

Input the LLC's nine-digit Federal Employer Identification Number. Sunbiz validates the format but does not verify the number against IRS records. Enter carefully; incorrect FEINs can create downstream issues with state tax matching.

Step 8: Review, Certify, and Submit

Sunbiz presents a summary of the annual report for final review. Verify all fields. The filer must certify, by electronic signature, that the information provided is accurate. Only individuals authorized to represent the LLC (members, managers, or attorneys of record) may sign.

Step 9: Pay and Save Confirmation

Payment is $138.75 by credit card or electronic check. Upon successful payment, Sunbiz issues a confirmation number and emails a receipt. Save both. The receipt is proof of timely filing and the reference you will need if any question arises about compliance status.

Common Mistakes That Trigger Rejection or Delay

The Division of Corporations rejects or flags a small percentage of annual report filings. The most common causes:

• P.O. Box as registered agent address. Florida Statute Section 605.0114(1) requires a Florida street address. P.O. Boxes are automatically rejected.
• Missing or incomplete manager information. Omitting a required manager or providing an incomplete address triggers review.
• Document Number typo. A single wrong digit fails to pull up the LLC record at the first step.
• Payment failure. Credit card declines, expired cards, or insufficient funds on an electronic check all delay filing completion. Sunbiz times out inactive sessions, and an unfinished filing reverts to draft status; you must restart.
• Filing on behalf of a dissolved entity. If the LLC was administratively dissolved in a prior year and never reinstated, the annual report filing is rejected. Reinstatement must happen first.

If You Missed May 1

If the May 1 deadline has passed, the $400 late penalty is automatic. You still file through the same Sunbiz process; the system calculates the total due ($138.75 + $400 = $538.75) and collects payment at time of submission. There is no separate late form; the annual report filing handles everything.

If the entire year passes without a filing, Florida administratively dissolves the LLC the third Friday of September. A dissolved LLC:

• Loses the right to transact business in Florida
• Cannot initiate lawsuits in Florida courts
• Cannot defend lawsuits in Florida courts (though creditors can still sue)
• Exposes its managers to personal liability for business debts contracted while dissolved
• May be impersonated: Florida name protection lapses, and another entity can claim the name

Reinstating an administratively dissolved LLC requires filing the delinquent annual report, paying the $100 reinstatement fee, and paying the $400 late penalty, for a total of $638.75. Reinstatement typically takes 5 to 10 business days through Sunbiz.

What Happens After You File

Sunbiz processes electronic annual report filings within one to three business days. Once processed:

• The LLC's record on sunbiz.org reflects the updated information and the new annual report date.
• Good standing status confirms for the next year (through April 30 of the following year).
• Banks, lenders, and contracting counterparties who check status through Sunbiz will see current good standing.
• The annual report itself becomes part of the public record, searchable by anyone with the LLC's name or document number.

The next annual report is due May 1 of the following year. Florida does not send reminder notices by mail, and email reminders are inconsistent. The most reliable approach is to calendar the deadline or use a registered agent service that tracks and files automatically.

Tax Filings That Are Separate From the Annual Report

The annual report is not a tax return. It does not replace any state or federal tax obligation. Florida LLCs may still owe:

• Federal income tax. LLCs are pass-through entities by default; members report on personal returns.
• Florida sales tax. If the LLC sells taxable goods or services in Florida, it must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and collect and remit sales tax.
• Reemployment tax. If the LLC has employees, Florida's reemployment tax (formerly unemployment tax) applies.
• Corporate income tax. Florida does not impose a corporate income tax on LLCs taxed as pass-throughs. An LLC that elects corporate taxation is subject to Florida's 5.5 percent corporate income tax.

These obligations are separate from the annual report and filed through different state and federal systems. Completing the annual report does not satisfy any of them.

Sources: Florida Statute Section 605.0212 (Annual Report); Section 605.0114 (Registered Agent); Florida Division of Corporations annual report filing system at sunbiz.org; current Division of Corporations fee schedule. All citations current as of April 2026.