Florida annual report · 2027
Sunbiz Annual Report 2027: Deadline, Fees & How to File
Every Florida LLC and corporation has to file a short annual report each year to stay active. It takes about 10 minutes. Miss May 1 and most businesses pay a $400 late fee.
Time left before the $400 late fee (May 1, 2027, 11:59 PM Eastern)
Filing for 2027 opens January 1, 2027. Sunbiz hasn't posted its 2027 notice yet. We'll update this page the day it does.
The quick answers
When is it due?
Between January 1 and May 1 every year.
What does it cost?
$138.75 for an LLC. $150 for a corporation. Full table below.
What if I'm late?
A $400 late fee after May 1. Non-profits don't pay it.
What if I never file?
The state dissolves your business on the fourth Friday of September.
2027 annual report fees
These are the state's fees. You pay exactly the same amount whether you file yourself or use a service.
| Business type | Annual report | Late fee after May 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Limited liability company (LLC) | $138.75 | + $400 |
| Profit corporation | $150.00 | + $400 |
| Non-profit corporation | $61.25 | None |
| Limited partnership or LLLP | $500.00 | + $400 |
Fee calculator
State total: $138.75
Annual report $138.75
Key dates for 2027
- Jan 1, 2027Filing opens for the 2027 report.
- May 1, 2027Last day before the $400 late fee (profit corporations, LLCs, LPs and LLLPs). May 1, 2027 is a Saturday, so don't wait for the weekend.
- Sept 17, 2027Third Friday of September. Last day to file and avoid being dissolved.
- Sept 24, 2027Fourth Friday of September. Businesses that haven't filed are dissolved or revoked at the close of business.
September dates follow the state's rule (third and fourth Friday of September). We'll confirm them when Sunbiz posts its 2027 notice.
How to file your annual report yourself
Most owners finish in about 10 minutes. Here's what to have ready, then the steps.
Have these ready
- Your document number (6 or 12 digits). It's on your state notice, or search your business by name.
- Your FEIN (federal tax ID), if you have one. Never enter a Social Security number.
- Your registered agent's name and Florida street address (no P.O. boxes).
- The names and addresses of your officers, managers or members.
- An email address for the confirmation.
- A credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover).
The steps
- Go to the annual report page on sunbiz.org and start the 2027 report.
- Enter your document number. Your current information loads.
- Check every address and name. Update anything that changed.
- Type your name to sign. Only sign for a business you're allowed to sign for.
- Pay by card. Reports paid by card post right away.
- Save the email receipt. Your card statement will say "NIC DOS DIVISION OF CORP".
See every step, screen by screen
Watch out for lookalike letters
Florida business owners often get official-looking letters asking for money for "annual records" or "compliance." The state's own annual report is filed on sunbiz.org. If a letter asks you to pay somewhere else, read the fine print before you pay.
Missed the deadline?
After May 1: you can still file. You'll pay the report fee plus the $400 late fee (non-profits don't pay the late fee).
After you're dissolved: you can bring the business back with a reinstatement. You pay the reinstatement fee plus every annual report fee you missed.
| Business type | Reinstatement fee | Plus, for each missed year |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | $100.00 | $138.75 |
| Profit corporation | $600.00 | $150.00 |
| Non-profit corporation | $175.00 | $61.25 |
| Limited partnership or LLLP | $500.00 for each year or part of a year revoked | $500.00 |
How reinstatement works, how long it takes and the name rule · File a reinstatement at sunbiz.org
Get a free reminder before May 1
We'll email you when 2027 filing opens and again before the late fee kicks in. That's it.
Common questions
Is this the official Sunbiz website?
No. Florida Business Helper is an independent guide. The state's site is sunbiz.org, run by the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.
Do I have to use a company to file?
No. You can file yourself at sunbiz.org and pay only the state fee. Filing services charge an extra fee to do it for you.
Do I need to file if nothing changed?
Yes. The report is required every year, even when nothing about your business changed. It keeps your business "active" with the state.
Is the annual report a financial statement?
No. It only updates or confirms your business's names and addresses on the state's records. No income or tax numbers are involved.
I closed my business. Do I still file?
No. If the business has closed, you don't file the annual report. Instead, file to dissolve (corporations and LLCs) or cancel (limited partnerships) at sunbiz.org.
Can I change my business name on the annual report?
No. A name change needs a separate amendment form. The annual report can change officers, managers, addresses, your registered agent and your FEIN.
I already filed but made a mistake. What now?
Corporations and LLCs can file an amended annual report: $61.25 for corporations (profit or non-profit) and $50.00 for LLCs. Limited partnerships use an amendment form instead.
Is my annual report public?
Yes. Everything on the report becomes public record and shows on the state's website, so use a business address if you don't want your home address listed.