Florida corporation
A Florida for-profit corporation is formed by filing Articles of Incorporation with Sunbiz. The mandatory state fee is $70: $35 for the Articles and $35 for registered-agent designation. Our filing service fee is separate from the state fee.
Last reviewed: October 2026
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Formation bundles
Starter: $299
Corporate kit included; plus Florida state fee.
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Corporate kit included; plus Florida state fee.
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Corporate kit included; plus Florida state fee.
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Information for your Articles
Provide a corporate name, principal and mailing addresses, a Florida registered agent and acceptance, authorized shares, incorporator information and any required officer/director information. Incorporation does not automatically create S-corporation tax status.
Records and governance
Maintain bylaws, ownership and share records, meeting minutes and approved formation documents. Each formation bundle includes a corporate kit. Confirm the selected bundle’s exact deliverables at checkout; legal and tax decisions remain yours with professional advice.
State review and annual reports
Sunbiz processes filings in order received; state workload and corrections affect the timeline. For-profit corporation annual reports have a $150 state fee, due during January 1–May 1. A $400 late fee applies after May 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic corporation state fee?
$70: $35 for Articles of Incorporation and $35 for registered-agent designation. Optional certificates and copies add costs.
Is an S-corp a different Florida entity?
No. S-corporation status is a federal tax election for an eligible entity, generally requested with IRS Form 2553.
What is the annual report fee?
The Florida state annual report fee for a for-profit corporation is $150; a $400 late fee applies after May 1.