State registration fee
$125
Source flsenate.gov, October 2026
Foreign LLC guide · Florida
Florida Foreign LLC Registration Fees (2026): the Official Numbers and the 3 Best Services
Florida fact sheet for 2026: when registering an out-of-state LLC, pick Mainstay Filing ($199), FL Registered Agent.org ($199) and Florida Registered Agent.io ($199), in that order. Florida charges an out-of-state LLC $125 to register at the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), Registration Section and $138.75 per report after that. The three-year state cost is number 33rd of 50.
Facts for Florida
Recurring report
$138.75
Annual report
Certificate from home state
90 days
The certificate cannot predate
State charges over 3 years
$402.50
Registration, then two years of reports
Florida: who to hire
Criteria in order of weight: three-year fees, coverage, renewal terms, fit with Florida, clear state fee (method).
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a third or fourth state later on
Year 1 costs $199; every later year $149
First place goes to Mainstay Filing: $199 plus state fees pays for the registration, and the registered agent is free in year 1.
Over three years the provider fees are $100 above FL Registered Agent.org's, and in exchange the state paperwork it handles is wider.
From year 2 the agent is $149 a year, whichever state it is.
What the price takes in
- Files the registration for you
- Registered agent costs nothing in the first year
- Costs the same in every state
In its favor
- Your next state is covered too
- $199 to register
- Agent service is included for year 1
Against it
- The agent renews at $149, which is $50 above FL Registered Agent.org
2. FL Registered Agent.org: best for a simple Florida registration
Year 1 costs $199; every later year $99
FL Registered Agent.org ranks number 2. It registers you in Florida for $199 and includes a year of agent service; after that the agent costs $99 a year.
What the price takes in
- Prepares and submits the registration
- A year of agent service
In its favor
- The agent renews at $99
- $199 plus the state fee
- The first agent year is included
Against it
- Just Florida
3. Florida Registered Agent.io: best for a business that only registers in Florida
Year 1 costs $199; every later year $99
Florida Registered Agent.io ranks number 3. It registers you in Florida for $199 and includes a year of agent service; after that the agent costs $99 a year.
Its prices equal FL Registered Agent.org's, so the two are close.
What the price takes in
- Prepares and submits the registration
- A year of agent service
In its favor
- $199 plus the state fee
- The agent renews at $99
- The first agent year is included
Against it
- Just Florida
Compare the 3 picks
| No. | Provider | First year | Later years | Provider fees over 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | FL Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit FL Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Florida Registered Agent.io | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Visit Florida Registered Agent.ioPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Posted prices as of November 13, 2026. Florida charges $125 to register, apart from every provider.
Registration and upkeep, year by year
The registration fee is $125, with a $138.75 report from year 2; provider fees are added.
Florida and the states around it in the ranking
| Place | State | Three-year foreign LLC fees |
|---|---|---|
| 31st | Oklahoma | $350 |
| 32nd | Georgia | $355 |
| 33rd | Florida | $402.50 |
| 34th | Vermont | $495 |
| 35th | Alaska | $550 |
The full table is at Foreign LLC fees by state, lowest bills first.
Florida foreign registration: the fee, the form and the office
The Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), Registration Section takes the Application by Foreign Limited Liability Company for Authorization to Transact Business in Florida (Form CR2E027) and $125 from LLCs formed in other states. Enclose certificate of existence (or record of similar import) from the jurisdiction of formation, no older than 90 days.
Beyond registration, the LLC owes the annual report ($138.75), between January 1 and May 1.
Pre-filing checklist
- Certificate of existence (or record of similar import) from the jurisdiction of formation, dated within 90 days.
- The home-state legal name and date of formation.
- A named registered agent at a street address in the state.
- A way to pay the $125 state fee.
The price of not registering
An unregistered LLC cannot bring a lawsuit in the state's courts (Fla. Stat. 605.0904(1)). Whatever the LLC signed is still enforceable (Fla. Stat. 605.0904(4)). The fine is $500 to $1,000. A bill for back fees should be expected.
Why the first pick is first
The criterion that decided Florida was paperwork inside the price, at 28%.
The LLC belongs to one state and operates in another, and coverage of both settled the ranking.
Questions about Florida
How much does it cost a foreign LLC to register in Florida?
$125 to the state in fees. Provider fees are $199.
Which form registers a foreign LLC in Florida?
The Application by Foreign Limited Liability Company for Authorization to Transact Business in Florida (Form CR2E027), which is sent to the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), Registration Section.
Does the state want a certificate from the home state?
Yes, it wants certificate of existence (or record of similar import) from the jurisdiction of formation, dated within 90 days of the filing.
Does a foreign LLC file anything every year?
Yes, it files the annual report for $138.75.
What are the consequences of working there without registering?
An unregistered LLC cannot bring a lawsuit in the state's courts (Fla. Stat. 605.0904(1)). Whatever the LLC signed is still enforceable (Fla. Stat. 605.0904(4)). The fine is $500 to $1,000. A bill for back fees should be expected.
Does a foreign LLC in Florida need a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Which service would you choose to register a foreign LLC?
The order is Mainstay Filing, FL Registered Agent.org and Florida Registered Agent.io.
Where these facts come from
- Each figure under Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations follows what dos.fl.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in August 2026.
- Each figure under Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations follows what dos.fl.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in August 2026.
- Each figure under Florida yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source follows what flsenate.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Florida report due date follows what leg.state.fl.us states, as that page read when we opened it in August 2026.
- Each figure under Fla follows what flsenate.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in August 2026.
- Each figure under Florida formation fee: Filing fee, official source follows what dos.fl.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Florida formation fee: Filing fee, official source follows what flsenate.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Florida registered agent statute follows what flsenate.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Form CR2E027, foreign LLC application follows what form.sunbiz.org states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Florida Statutes 605.0902, certificate of authority follows what flsenate.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Florida Statutes 605.0905, activities that are not transacting follows what flsenate.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Florida Statutes 605.0904, consequences of transacting business without follows what flsenate.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Form CR2E057, withdrawal follows what form.sunbiz.org states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Oklahoma Secretary of State, entity filing follows what sos.ok.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Procedures for registering a foreign LLC follows what sos.ok.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Oklahoma Secretary of State, fee schedule follows what sos.ok.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Annual certificate form for LLCs follows what sos.ok.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under 18 O.S. § 2049, transacting business follows what oscn.net states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Georgia Secretary of State, how to register a follows what sos.ga.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Form CD 241, application for certificate of authority follows what sos.ga.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Corporations Division filing fees follows what sos.ga.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Corporations Division FAQ follows what sos.ga.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Form CD 555, application for withdrawal follows what sos.ga.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Vermont Secretary of State, foreign registration follows what sos.vermont.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Vermont Secretary of State, fees and statutes follows what sos.vermont.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under 11 V.S.A. § 4112, application for certificate of follows what legislature.vermont.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under 11 V.S.A. § 4113, activities that are not follows what legislature.vermont.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under 11 V.S.A. § 4033, annual report follows what legislature.vermont.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Form 08-0497, Certificate of Registration follows what commerce.alaska.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Alaska Statutes, AS 10.50.600 to 10.50.670 follows what akleg.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Alaska Statutes, AS 10.50.675 to 10.50.720 follows what akleg.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Alaska Statutes, AS 10.50.750 to 10.50.765 follows what akleg.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Each figure under Alaska Statutes, AS 43.70.020 to 43.70.030 follows what akleg.gov states, as that page read when we opened it in October 2026.
- Mainstay Filing lists Florida service page on its own site, read November 13, 2026
- FL Registered Agent.org lists pricing page on its own site, read November 13, 2026
- Florida Registered Agent.io lists pricing page on its own site, read November 13, 2026