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Frequently Asked Questions

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Florida Statutes (F.S.). 607.1622 Annual report for Department of State, in connection with the Florida Business Corporation Act requires each domestic corporation and foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state shall deliver to the Department of State for filing a sworn annual report by May 1st.

Annual Reports are due each year between January 1st and May 1st.

A $400 non-negotiable late fee will be imposed on any profit corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership and limited liability limited partnership annual report filed after midnight Eastern Standard Time on May 1st by the Department of State. An additional $100 late fee will be added on by File Florida Co. as well. Non-profit corporations are not subject to the $400 late fee. Any business entity which fails to file its annual report by the third Friday of September will be administratively dissolved or revoked in the State’s records on the fourth Friday in September.

No, you may file directly with the Florida Division of Corporations or another 3rd party filing company.

Depending on the type of entity your are filing for, our processing and governmental fee totals are as follows:

  • Domestic and Foreign Non Profit Corporations: $61.25 State Fees + File Florida Co. Fees $157 For All Types
  • Domestic and Foreign Profit Corporations: $150 State Fees + $157 File Florida Co. Fees
  • Domestic and Foreign LLCs: $138.75 State Fees + $157 File Florida Co. Fees
  • Domestic and Foreign LTD Partnerships: $500 State Fees + $157 File Florida Co. Fees

You may confirm that your Annual Reports have been filed by visiting Sun Biz and looking up your Company name or document number. From there, you will see all your recently filed annual reports. To search the SunBiz Site, click here.

Please note that the document image of your annual report may not be available for viewing for up to 24 hours.

  • A corporation administratively dissolved continues its corporate existence but may not carry on any business except that necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs and notify claimants.
  • A director, officer, or agent of a corporation (or manager or member of an LLC) dissolved pursuant to this section, purporting to act on behalf of the corporation, is personally liable for the debts, obligations, and liabilities of the corporation (or LLC) arising from such action and incurred subsequent to the corporation’s (or LLC’s) administrative dissolution only if he or she has actual notice of the administrative dissolution at the time such action is taken; but such liability shall be terminated upon the ratification of such action by the corporation’s (or LLC’s) board of directors or shareholders (members) subsequent to the reinstatement of the corporation (LLC).

Filing articles of dissolution will make the entity non-existent according to the Division of Corporations.

No, you may file directly with the Florida Division of Corporations or another 3rd party filing company.

Depending on the type of entity, state fees are $25-$35 and the File Florida Co. fee is $157. 

  • Florida business entities are required to file an annual report each year to maintain an active status.
  • Under current law, business entities that do not file an annual report are administratively dissolved or administratively revoked.
  • Administratively dissolved, involuntarily dissolved, or revoked business entities may file a reinstatement application to reactivate their business status.

In order to get back in good standing and active status with the State, any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership whose status was administratively dissolved or revoked can file for reinstatement.

Typically from the time we receive your application it takes up to 5 business days for it to reflect in the State’s database.

No, you may file directly with the Florida Division of Corporations or another 3rd party filing company.

Depending on the type of entity your are filing for, our processing and governmental fee totals are as follows:

  • Domestic and Foreign Non Profit Corporations: $236.25 State Fees + File Florida Co. Fees $197 For All Types
  • Domestic and Foreign Profit Corporations: $750 State Fees + $197 File Florida Co. Fees
  • Domestic and Foreign LLCs: $238.75 State Fees + $197 File Florida Co. Fees


Florida requires all outstanding annual reports to be filed when reinstating. You may owe
additional state fees dependent on the date your entity was administratively dissolved.

A confirmation email with receipt was sent to the email you entered when filling out your application. Please check your inbox or spam folders there. If you are unable to locate it, please reach out to our support team for assistance.

If an order is cancelled after payment has been made by the client but the filing document is not filed with the appropriate governmental agency you may receive a 100% refund. If the filing has already been submitted to the Florida Division of Corporations, you may not be eligible for a refund.

You can review your order status and cancel your order using this form: https://secure.fileflorida.com/cancel. If you are unable to locate your order number, reach out to our support team for assistance.

  • Professional preparation
  • Keep your company active and stay off “Inactive” lists
  • We report any of your changes that you indicate to keep information current with the State.
  • Update Records within 24-48 hours.
  • Quick and responsive customer support
  • Guaranteed satisfaction
  • Free annual amendment included with annual report filing offer!

You can find our support team in chat or by using our contact form for further assistance.

The fee includes our filing fee, as we are a 3rd party filing service. To see a breakdown of our fees please visit out FAQ page. You may file directly with the state at sunbiz.org if you would not like our assistance.

You cannot change your company name online but must instead mail a form and payment directly to the state. Please find the appropriate forms and instructions here:

Currently our service does not accept checks. To pay by check please visit sunbiz.org to file directly with the state of Florida.