Florida LLC Articles

In-depth guides on forming, protecting, and running your Florida LLC.

Florida LLC Annual Report 2026: The $400 Penalty That Catches Thousands Every May

The May 1 deadline, the automatic $400 late penalty, and what happens if you're administratively dissolved by September. Real cost math + reinstatement options.

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Florida Foreign LLC Qualification: When You Need It, What It Costs, and the Penalties

Formed your LLC in Wyoming, Delaware, or Nevada but doing business in Florida? Here is when foreign LLC qualification is required under Fla. Stat. §605.0902, what it costs ($125 + $138.75/yr), and the penalties for skipping it.

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Florida LLC Annual Report — Due May 1 (Complete 2026 Guide)

The Florida LLC Annual Report is due May 1 every year — not September, not your formation date. Here's what to file, how to file it, and what happens when you miss the deadline.

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Florida LLC for Real Estate — Complete 2026 Guide

Complete guide to forming a Florida LLC for real estate investors — liability protection, tax advantages, Series LLC limitations, and the May 1 annual report deadline every investor must know.

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Florida LLC Annual Report 2026: Sunbiz Walkthrough

Florida LLCs must file the annual report on Sunbiz by May 1 or face a $400 late penalty. Field-by-field walkthrough for 2026.

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Recent additions (2026-04-29)