Florida Registered Agent
An authoritative guide to state statutes, mandatory forms, and Sunbiz filing fees for LLCs and Corporations in Florida.
An authoritative guide to state statutes, mandatory forms, and Sunbiz filing fees for LLCs and Corporations in Florida.
The Florida Division of Corporations (often referred to as Sunbiz) requires precise documentation for the appointment or alteration of your registered agent:
Your agent is initially designated within your foundational documents: the Articles of Organization (for LLCs) or the Articles of Incorporation (for Corporations).
If you need to update your registered agent, you must file the Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Registered Office or update the information during your Annual Report filing window.
Agents wishing to step down must file a Resignation of Registered Agent form to formally withdraw their responsibilities on the public record.
Under Florida law, every business entity operating within the state must maintain a designated registered agent. The specific legal framework dictating these obligations depends on your business structure:
Failure to comply with these statutory requirements can lead to the administrative dissolution of your entity and revocation of your authority to transact business in Florida.
Filing fees are mandated by the Florida Department of State. Below is a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with registered agent filings:
| Filing Type | Associated Fees |
|---|---|
| LLC Initial Filing (Articles of Organization) | $125.00 ($100 filing fee + $25 registered agent designation fee) |
| Corporation Initial Filing | $70.00 ($35 filing fee + $35 registered agent designation fee) |
| Change of Registered Agent | $25.00 (LLC) / $35.00 (Corporation) |
| Annual Report (LLC) | $138.75 (allows for registered agent updates without additional separate fee) |