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LLC formation services compared in Florida (2026)
The Florida filing fee is $125. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $324 in year 1; the other four services range from $125 to $374.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Florida
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $125 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $164 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $224 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $324 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $374 |
Florida filing details
- State filing fee
- $125
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization for Florida Limited Liability Company (CR2E047)
- Filed with
- Florida Division of Corporations
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $138.75
- Registered agent
- Required. A Florida resident, or a business entity authorized in Florida, whose business address is the registered office. The agent files a written acceptance.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $125 state fee = $324 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Florida questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Florida with a service?
In year 1, from $125 (Bizee) to $374 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Florida’s $125 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $324.
What does Florida charge to file an LLC?
$125, paid to the Florida Division of Corporations for the Articles of Organization for Florida Limited Liability Company (CR2E047). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Florida LLC?
Yes. A Florida resident, or a business entity authorized in Florida, whose business address is the registered office. The agent files a written acceptance.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Fla. Stat. § 605.0201 (multira state research spine): www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/605.0201, checked August 12, 2026
- Florida formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/forms/fees/llc-fees/, checked October 1, 2026
- Florida formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/605.0213, checked October 1, 2026
- Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (multira state research spine): dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/manage-business/efile/annual-report/, checked August 12, 2026
- Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (multira state research spine): dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/manage-business/efile/annual-report/instructions/, checked August 12, 2026
- Florida yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/607.193, checked October 1, 2026
- Florida report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699/0605/Sections/0605.0212.html, checked August 12, 2026
- Florida registered agent statute (Fla. Stat. § 605.0113): www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/605.0113, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).