Florida LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Florida before you file, then see Florida's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Florida
Filing Fee
$125
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$138.75
Due between January 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC
Name Reservation
$25
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Florida?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Florida costs $125. After that, the annual report costs $138.75 a year and is due between January 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

  • Articles of Organization

    That’s the $100 filing fee plus the required $25 registered agent designation fee. Source →

    $125

  • Annual Report

    Due between January 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. Reports received after May 1 cost $538.75. Source →

    $138.75

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $25

  • Fictitious nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $50

Checked against official Florida sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Florida

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Florida requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Processing Time

Florida doesn’t publish a processing time. Online filings are handled in the order received, and there’s no expedited service.

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Contact the Florida Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Address Information

Mailing Address

Department of State, Corporate Filings, P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314

Physical Address

2661 Executive Center Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Official Florida Resources

Florida LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Florida’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Florida law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the Department of State (Fla. Stat. § 605.0112). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Florida law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the Department of State (Fla. Stat. § 605.0112). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Florida name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 120 days. It can’t be renewed.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Florida costs $125. After that, the annual report costs $138.75 a year and is due between January 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

Florida doesn’t publish a processing time. Online filings are handled in the order received, and there’s no expedited service.

Yes, Florida requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Florida requires an annual report ($138.75), due between January 1 and May 1 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Advertise the name once in a newspaper in your county, then register it with the Division of Corporations for $50. It lasts until December 31 of the fifth calendar year.

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