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How to start an LLC in Florida as a veteran

Data current as of July 2026. Verified against Florida state sources on the dates shown.

Filing fee: $125 · Standard processing: About 5 business days online (Sunbiz). · Expedited: Florida does not publish a separate paid expedite tier for LLC Articles of Organization; online filings already go through Sunbiz's standard queue.

The steps

  1. Choose and check your LLC name ($0) — Search Sunbiz to confirm availability.

  2. Appoint a registered agent ($0) — A Florida-resident individual or authorized entity with a Florida street address; the agent must sign the application.

  3. File Articles of Organization ($125) — $100 Articles of Organization fee plus $25 registered agent designation fee, filed together through Sunbiz.

  4. Get an EIN from the IRS ($0) — Free federal step.

  5. File your Annual Report each year ($138.75/yr) — Due January 1 - May 1 each year; $400 late fee applies after May 1.

Veteran fee waivers

We found no Florida veteran-specific formation fee waiver on the state's official pages as of July 2026. The standard steps above still apply.

Registered agent

Florida requires a registered agent with a physical Florida street address (no P.O. boxes) who is available during business hours; an entity cannot serve as its own registered agent.

Do it yourself: An LLC member or manager can serve as the registered agent personally if they have a Florida street address.

The free LLC Formation Guide walks these steps interactively — costs, waivers, and the proof documents, state by state.

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Fees and waivers change, so check the tool’s numbers against the state’s own page before you file; the Business pathway shows how to check a plan before you act on it.

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Also in Florida: → Florida veteran benefits, verified

State coverage today: 10 states (CA, FL, GA, NC, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA). Yours missing? The federal benefits above apply everywhere, and more states are being added.

This is education, not financial advice. Verify numbers against official sources before making decisions.

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