Corporation Filing Fees in Florida

In Florida, filing articles of incorporation costs $70 ($35 filing fee plus $35 registered agent designation) and the annual report costs $150.

Last checked October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Articles of incorporation fee: $70 ($35 filing plus $35 agent designation); The articles fee is $35 and the designation of and acceptance by the registered agent is another $35.
Annual report fee: $150 ($61.25 report plus $88.75 supplemental fee); The $88.75 supplemental corporate fee is paid with the annual report; a $400 late charge applies after May 1.
Report frequency: Every year; Due between January 1 and May 1 of each year after the year of incorporation.

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Last checked October 2026

The rules in Florida

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Florida?

Articles of incorporation fee in Florida: $70 ($35 filing plus $35 agent designation). The articles fee is $35 and the designation of and acceptance by the registered agent is another $35.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Florida?

Annual report fee in Florida: $150 ($61.25 report plus $88.75 supplemental fee). The $88.75 supplemental corporate fee is paid with the annual report; a $400 late charge applies after May 1.

How often does a corporation in Florida have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Florida: Every year. Due between January 1 and May 1 of each year after the year of incorporation.

Where do the Florida corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Fla. Stat. 607.0122, Fla. Stat. 607.1622 and Fla. Stat. 607.193. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.