Florida Annual Report

Annual reports filed with the Secretary of State in Florida are official documents that provide a comprehensive overview of a business's financial performance, operations, and activities throughout the previous year. These reports are required by law and serve as a way for businesses to maintain transparency and compliance with state regulations.

There are 3 different ways to file an annual report in Florida depending on your legal entity type and tax classification. Follow the guide below to help you file your annual report with the Secretary of State in Florida or use Mosey to do it.

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Florida Annual Report for LLC

If you are qualified to "do business" in Florida, you must file an annual report to maintain "active" status with the Florida Department of State. The annual report must be filed online between January 1 and May 1.

File Annual Report Online
File annual report online with the Department of State. The Document Number of your business can be found on your Certificate of Authorization.

Florida Annual Report for LLP

File Annual Report Online
File annual report online with the Department of State. The Document Number of your business can be found on your Certificate of Authorization.

Florida Annual Report for Corporation

File Annual Report Online
File annual report online on sunbiz.org. The Document Number of your business can be found on your Certificate of Authorization.

What else do I need to know?

There may be additional things you will need to do to maintain your "good standing" in the state including having a registered agent and other kinds of taxes.

Maintaining a Registered Agent

Most states require that you have a registered agent that can receive important mail from the Secretary of State should they need to contact you. There are many commercial options available or you can use Mosey to be your registered agent and keep your information private in Florida.

Other Taxes

In addition to maintaining a registered agent, maintaining your good standing can include additional taxes. This can include franchise tax, sales tax, or other state taxes. You can use Mosey to identify these additional requirements to maintain good standing in Florida.

Florida's Annual Report Agencies

Florida Department of State

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