ABS · FL Guide
Before forming or operating a company in Florida, review entity type, registered-agent records, annual reports, state tax, federal tax, and e-commerce bookkeeping requirements.
Florida Sunbiz generally charges a $125 state total for LLC formation, while the annual report is generally $138.75 and usually due by May 1. These government charges are separate from ABS support. Review the public filing-fee guide and confirm current Sunbiz amounts before submitting any filing.
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Confirm entity type, owners, management, name, business activity, registered agent, and any in-state address requirements. An LLC and a corporation have different governance, tax elections, and recurring filings; first-year price alone is not a sound basis for choosing.
The annual report updates the public record and is not an income-tax return; verify solicitations directly through Sunbiz.
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The annual report is generally $138.75, with a substantial late charge after the deadline. Confirm on the state website before filing. Annual reports generally open January 1 and must be filed by May 1 to avoid the late charge.
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Cross-border sellers should test economic nexus using sales, transactions, inventory, and marketplace collection records. Review county surtax and marketplace collection records separately.
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State formation does not replace federal tax filing. A U.S. entity with foreign ownership may involve an EIN, Form 1120, Form 5472, Form 1065, withholding, or information returns. The applicable filing depends on tax classification, ownership, transactions, and operating facts.
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ABS can organize state formation records, coordinate registered-agent service, build annual-report and state-tax calendars, and support e-commerce bookkeeping, income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, and IRS or state notice intake. Scope and pricing are confirmed in writing after the facts are reviewed.
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Florida LLC formation generally totals $125 at the state level for articles plus registered-agent designation. The annual report is generally $138.75 and is usually due by May 1. ABS formation support is $99 plus state fees; annual-report handling is $100 plus state fees.
No. The Sunbiz annual report updates the public record and is not an income-tax return. File federal and any state income filings separately based on activity, and use official Sunbiz channels to avoid fake fee notices.
No fixed government-fee, filing-time, or tax-case outcome is promised. State rules, documents, and deadlines are reviewed first.