Your Florida corporation annual report is due by May 1 every year, and for a for-profit corporation it costs $150. File late and a $400 late fee is added. Keep ignoring it and the state administratively dissolves the corporation in September. Online, it’s a short form on Sunbiz.org.
Every Florida corporation files one: for-profit, nonprofit, professional (P.A.), and foreign corporations registered to do business in Florida.
What is the Florida corporation annual report?
It’s a yearly update of the information the state has on file, not a financial report. You don’t submit revenue, balance sheets or tax figures. You confirm or correct:
- Principal business address and mailing address
- Registered agent name and address
- Names, titles and addresses of directors and officers
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
When is it due and what does it cost?
May 1, every year, no matter when the corporation was formed. Filing opens January 1.
| Corporation type | Filing fee | Late fee |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit corporation | $150.00 | +$400 |
| Nonprofit corporation | $61.25 | None |
| Professional corporation | $150.00 | +$400 |
| Foreign corporation | $150.00 | +$400 |
You don’t file in the year you incorporate. If you incorporated in October 2024, your first annual report was due May 1, 2025.
The report costs the same whether anything changed or not, and an inactive corporation still has to file. If you’re not using the corporation anymore, dissolve it formally instead of paying every year to keep it alive. Each corporation you own needs its own report, too. Three corporations means $450 a year, with no bulk discount.
What does the form ask for?
Most of it is pre-filled from the state’s records:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Document number | Pre-filled |
| Corporate name | Can’t be changed on the annual report (requires an amendment) |
| FEI/EIN number | Federal tax identification number |
| Principal address | Main business location (can be outside Florida) |
| Mailing address | Where you receive mail (P.O. box is fine) |
| Registered agent | Individual or business entity, with a physical Florida street address (no P.O. box) |
| Officers and directors | Names, titles and addresses of all current officers and directors |
One person can hold several positions. The same individual can be the sole director, president, secretary and treasurer.
How do you file it on Sunbiz?
- Go to Sunbiz.org and click “E-Filing,” then “File Annual Report.”
- Enter your document number or search for your corporation.
- Review the pre-filled information and update anything that’s changed: addresses, officers, directors or your registered agent.
- Pay the $150 fee by credit card.
- Submit and save the confirmation.
Online filings process immediately, and your updated information shows on Sunbiz within minutes.
You can also download the form and mail it with a check to Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314. Paper filings take 5-7+ business days, you get no immediate confirmation, and the mail adds a real chance of missing May 1. We’d file online.
What can you change on the report?
The annual report doubles as a free change form. For the $150 you’re already paying, you can update your principal and mailing addresses, change your registered agent or its address (normally $25 as a standalone filing), add, remove or update officers and directors, and update your EIN.
A few changes need their own filing. A name change requires Articles of Amendment ($35), and so does changing the corporation type. A merger requires Articles of Merger.
What happens if you don’t file?
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| May 1 | Deadline passes |
| May 2 onward | $400 late fee applies immediately (not to nonprofits) |
| Third Friday in September | Administrative dissolution |
A dissolved corporation loses its good standing and can’t conduct business in Florida. Your corporate liability protection may be compromised, and your corporate name may become available to someone else.
Reinstating is possible, but expensive:
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Current year annual report | $150.00 |
| Late fee | $400.00 |
| Reinstatement fee | $600.00 |
| Minimum total | $1,150.00 |
Miss several years and you’ll owe the extra annual reports and fees on top of that. A $150 filing has turned into $1,150 or more.
Can the late fee be waived?
Generally no. The Division of Corporations doesn’t waive late fees for forgetting, missing reminders or first-time mistakes.
Is the annual report the same as corporate formalities?
No, and filing the report doesn’t cover your internal obligations.
| Annual report | Corporate formalities |
|---|---|
| Filed with the state | Internal company matter |
| Due May 1 | Per bylaws (often annually) |
| $150 fee | No state fee |
| Public record | Private |
Your corporation should still hold annual shareholder meetings and regular director meetings, keep minutes, maintain a stock ledger and follow its bylaws. The state report keeps you active on Sunbiz. The formalities are what back up your liability protection.
How do you make sure you never miss it?
File in January. The report opens January 1, nothing changes by waiting, and filing early means a busy spring can’t push you past May 1.
If January slips, set reminders: January 15 that the report is open, April 1 that it’s due in 30 days, and April 20 that it’s due in 10 days and you need to file now. Through the year, note any changes to officers, directors, addresses or your registered agent so filing takes a few minutes.
After you file, search your corporation on Sunbiz.org and check three things: the status shows “Active,” the “Last Event” field and the documents section show your report, and the information is correct.
Frequently asked questions
Can I file my annual report early?
Yes, starting January 1. We recommend filing in January.
What if nothing has changed?
You still file and pay the $150 fee.
Can I change my corporation name on the annual report?
No. Name changes require a separate Articles of Amendment filing ($35 fee).
How do I check that my annual report was filed?
Search for your corporation on Sunbiz.org and check the “Last Event” field. The filed report also appears in the documents section.
Let us watch the deadline
Put the January filing on your calendar now, before you close this page. Or skip the calendar: IncCraft monitors your deadlines and sends reminders before the late fee kicks in.