Form an LLC in Florida
Florida is a popular choice for software founders who live in the state and want to keep things simple by forming locally. No state personal income tax and moderate filing fees make it a solid option. However, if you don't live in Florida, Wyoming is usually a better deal.
Total cost
$275 ($150 + $125 state fee)
State filing fee
$125
Processing time
5-7 business days
Annual cost
$138.75/year (annual report)
Why form in Florida
- No state personal income tax
- Moderate filing fee ($125)
- Simple to form locally if you're a Florida resident
- No need to register as a foreign LLC if operating in Florida
- Growing tech ecosystem — Miami, Tampa, Orlando
- Straightforward annual report requirement
Things to consider
- If you don't live in Florida, Wyoming is cheaper ($250 vs $275)
- Annual report fee is $138.75/year (higher than Wyoming's $60/year)
- Florida has a 5.5% corporate income tax (applies to C-Corps, not pass-through LLCs)
- If forming in Florida from another state, you may still need to register in your home state
Best for
Software founders who live in Florida and want to form their LLC in their home state. If you're not a Florida resident, Wyoming is usually the better and cheaper option.
How to form an LLC in Florida with QuickBiz
- 1Choose your LLC name (must include "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company")
- 2We file Articles of Organization with Florida Division of Corporations ($125)
- 3We set up your registered agent via Northwest (included)
- 4We apply for your EIN with the IRS (free)
- 5We generate your operating agreement (designed for software businesses)
- 6You receive all documents in your QuickBiz dashboard
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Florida?
The Florida state filing fee is $125. With QuickBiz, the total cost is $275 ($150 service fee + $125 state fee). This includes EIN, registered agent (included), operating agreement, and compliance tools.
Does Florida have state income tax?
Florida has no state personal income tax. LLC profits passed through to individual members are not subject to state income tax. Florida does have a 5.5% corporate income tax, but this applies to C-Corps, not standard pass-through LLCs.
Should I form in Florida or Wyoming?
If you live in Florida and want to operate locally, forming in Florida keeps things simple (no foreign LLC registration needed). If you don't live in Florida, Wyoming is $25 cheaper ($250 total) with lower annual costs ($60/yr vs $138.75/yr).
What is the Florida annual report?
Florida requires an annual report filed with the Division of Corporations by May 1 each year. The fee is $138.75. QuickBiz tracks this deadline in your compliance dashboard.
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$275 ($150 + $125 state fee). Everything included. Takes about 5 minutes.
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