How to Form an LLC in Florida
Florida is effectively immediate. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $249 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $349 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Articles of Organization |
| You receive | Articles of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in Florida costs $249 in total. That is one price covering both the Florida Secretary of State's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
Florida is one of the simplest states to form in, with no account required and a single-page state form.
How long it takes
Florida is effectively immediate. The filing posts on submission and the stamped articles arrive within about one to two business days. Expedited buys faster handling of your paperwork on our side.
Where Florida filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in Florida, in plain English.
- Your registered agent needs a Florida street address
- Florida will not accept a PO box for the agent, and the agent has to sign the filing. If you do not have a Florida address you can use, our agent service covers it.
- The certificate of status and certified copy are optional extras
- Florida offers a certificate of status and a certified copy at checkout. Most people do not need either at formation, so we do not add them by default — you can order one later if a bank asks.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Articles of Organization for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Articles of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as Florida issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your Florida LLC — $249One price. The Florida state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Florida?
- $249 total for standard filing, with the Florida state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $349. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in Florida?
- Florida is effectively immediate. The filing posts on submission and the stamped articles arrive within about one to two business days.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Articles of Organization from the Florida Secretary of State, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in Florida?
- Yes. Every Florida LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.