Do all Florida business entities file annual reports?

Yes. Every active LLC, corporation (profit and nonprofit), partnership, limited partnership, and registered foreign entity must file an annual report by May 1 each year. There are no exceptions.

Is the annual report deadline the same for all entity types?

Yes. Every Florida business entity has the same deadline: May 1 at 11:59 PM Eastern. No extensions. The filing window opens January 1.

Is the annual report fee the same for LLCs and corporations?

No. LLCs pay $138.75; profit corporations pay $138.75; nonprofits pay $138.75; limited partnerships pay $138.75. Fees are identical across types, but reporting requirements differ slightly.

Can a nonprofit file the same annual report as an LLC?

No. Nonprofits file Form FLNP-001; LLCs file Form FLLC-004; Corporations file Form FLCO-001. Each form is different and includes entity-specific fields.

What's the penalty for a late annual report across all entity types?

The $400 late penalty applies universally. LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits all face the same $400 penalty if the report is filed after May 1. There is no waiver.

Annual Report by Entity Type

Complete breakdown of annual report requirements for LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, and limited partnerships in Florida.

Annual Report Requirements by Entity Type

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Filing Type:

FLAL

Form:

FLLC-004

Fee:

$138.75

Late Penalty:

$400

Who Files:

Manager or member authorized by operating agreement

Required Fields:

Entity name
Florida document number
Registered agent name and address
Principal business address
Manager and member names (if filing confirms them)

Note: Most flexible structure. Annual report is brief. If no changes have occurred, it's mainly a fee.

Profit Corporation

Filing Type:

DOMP

Form:

FLCO-001

Fee:

$138.75

Late Penalty:

$400

Who Files:

Corporate officer (President, Secretary, or Treasurer)

Required Fields:

Corporation name
Florida document number
Registered agent name and address
Principal business address
Officer names and titles

Note: More formal than LLC. Officer signature required. Often filed by corporate secretary or accountant.

Nonprofit Corporation

Filing Type:

DOMNP

Form:

FLNP-001

Fee:

$138.75

Late Penalty:

$400

Who Files:

Board member or authorized officer

Required Fields:

Organization name
Florida document number
Registered agent name and address
Principal business address
Board member names
Statement of tax status (501(c)(3), etc.)

Note: Nonprofits have identical deadlines and penalties but different reporting rules. 501(c)(3) status must be current with IRS.

Limited Partnership (LP)

Filing Type:

DOLP

Form:

FLLP-001

Fee:

$138.75

Late Penalty:

$400

Who Files:

General partner

Required Fields:

Partnership name
Florida document number
Registered agent name and address
Principal business address
General partner and limited partner names

Note: Less common than LLC but subject to same strict deadlines. General partner liability for late filing.

Universal Rules That Apply to ALL Entity Types

✓Same deadline: May 1, 11:59 PM Eastern — no extensions, no exceptions

✓Same fee: $138.75 for all types

✓Same late penalty: $400 if filed after May 1 (no waiver)

✓Same dissolution timeline: If not filed by Sep 20, automatic dissolution occurs

✓Same filing method: Online at sunbiz.org (preferred) or by mail

The Filing Window: January 1 – May 1

Annual reports can be filed any time between January 1 and May 1. No early-filing discounts exist — filing in January costs the same as April.

January–February:Smart window. Clears deadline from risk surface for the rest of the year. Most professional firms file here.

March–April:Busy season. If you wait this long and something goes wrong (system down, payment issues), you're at risk.

After May 1:Late. $400 penalty applies. System still posts the filing, but the entity is non-compliant until September dissolution risk sets in.

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