--- title: "Florida Entity Running Costs and Filings" description: "What it actually costs to keep a Florida entity running, from formation fees to corporate tax to annual filings, explained plainly by Teamed." canonical: https://www.teamed.global/country-hiring-guides/united-states/florida/entity-running-costs-and-filings --- ![Florida business district.](/cluster-assets/country-hiring-guides/united-states/florida/entity-running-costs-and-filings/images/hero.webp) # What does it costto run a company in Florida. Teamed handles Florida's annual filings and tax obligations for you, so your entity stays compliant without you tracking state deadlines yourself. Served by Teamed US Inc., Delaware · Payroll via SUNA Solutions Last reviewed 22 September 2026 · Florida guide At a glance ## Florida running costs, quick view Expect a $125 filing fee to form your Florida entity, a 5.5% corporate income tax if you're taxed as a C corporation, plus an annual report and registered agent to keep the entity in good standing. Corporate income tax5.5% Formation / registration fee$125 Formation costs ## What it costs to form a Florida entity Florida keeps formation costs low compared to many states. When you file your Articles of Organization or Incorporation with the Florida Division of Corporations, you pay a filing fee of $125. That fee covers the state's processing of your initial filing, not any ongoing service you might need afterward, such as a registered agent or annual report preparation. State taxes ## Corporate income tax in Florida If you set up a Florida entity taxed as a C corporation, you owe corporate income tax to the Florida Department of Revenue at a rate of 5.5% on net income. Most single-member and multi-member LLCs pass income through to their owners and skip this tax entirely, unless you elect corporate tax treatment. Florida also has no state personal income tax, which keeps the overall employer tax burden lighter than in many other states. Ongoing filings ## Annual filings and compliance Beyond the initial filing, Florida requires an annual report to keep your entity active and in good standing with the Division of Corporations. Missing this filing can lead to administrative dissolution, which creates real headaches if you're running payroll or holding contracts under that entity. You'll also need a registered agent with a Florida address at all times, and you need to track any local business tax receipts your county or city requires, since these vary by jurisdiction and aren't set at the state level. Beyond taxes ## Other costs to budget for Running an entity means budgeting for more than state fees. You'll pay for a registered agent service, accounting support to keep your books straight for tax filings, and likely legal review whenever your bylaws or operating agreement need updating. None of this disappears once the entity is formed. It's an ongoing cost of ownership, separate from payroll, benefits, and the actual cost of employing people in Florida. Before you commit ## Sometimes an employer of record is the better fit An employer of record is sometimes the better answer, not a lesser one, especially for a small or still-changing headcount, or when you're testing the Florida market before committing capital. Talk to a member of the team about your specific situation, or run the numbers with the crossover calculator to see when a Florida entity would cost less than staying with an EOR. Contractors, employer of record and your own entity all run on one platform at Teamed, so moving between them later does not mean changing provider or re-onboarding anybody. Real HR and legal experts handle the work rather than a ticket queue. Talk to a member of the team and we will tell you plainly which one suits where you are. If you would rather look at the numbers yourself first, the crossover calculator models it on local salaries and employer costs rather than on a headcount rule of thumb. Talk to a member of the team Model the crossover for the United States Who carries it ## Your own entity, when it's time. We set it up, migrate you in, and hand it back intact. Global Entity and Employment Operations, which we call GEMO, is how Teamed forms your company, registers it for tax and payroll, runs it month to month and keeps its filings current, across 100+ countries. You stay the employer. We do the work behind it. For Florida specifically, that means we handle the Division of Corporations filing, the registered agent, and the initial tax registrations, then transfer the entity to you fully formed, with nothing left half-done. Entity Management (GEMO) The Graduation Model Employer cost calculator > They set up our EU entity and moved hires across without missing a payroll. *Helene Dubois, COO* Talk to an expert about Florida Questions ## Florida running costs, answered What does it cost to register an LLC or corporation in Florida? You pay a filing fee of $125 to the Florida Division of Corporations when you file your Articles of Organization or Incorporation. This is a one-time fee for the initial filing, separate from any ongoing compliance costs. Does Florida charge corporate income tax? Yes, Florida charges corporate income tax at 5.5% for entities taxed as C corporations. Most LLCs pass income through to owners and don't owe this tax unless they elect corporate tax treatment. Do I need to file anything after my Florida entity is formed? Yes, Florida requires an annual report to keep your entity active and in good standing. You also need a registered agent with a Florida address at all times. Are there local taxes in Florida beyond state-level fees? Some counties and cities require a local business tax receipt, and these vary by jurisdiction rather than being set at the state level. Check with your specific county or city rather than assuming a statewide rule applies. Can Teamed manage my Florida entity's filings for me? Yes, through GEMO Teamed handles the formation filing, registered agent, and ongoing compliance tasks, then hands the entity back to you fully intact when you're ready to run it yourself. Where these figures come from ## Sources These figures come from the Florida Department of Revenue and the Florida Division of Corporations LLC fee schedule, as cited by multiple independent formation services. ## More on entities in Florida - [Hiring in Florida, overview](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/florida)parent - [Florida setting up](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/florida/entity-setup)sibling - [Florida tax presence](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/florida/permanent-establishment-risk)sibling - [Florida entity or eor](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/florida/eor-vs-entity)sibling - [Florida moving from an eor](/country-hiring-guides/united-states/florida/moving-from-eor-to-your-own-entity)sibling - [Set up an entity, by country](/entity-setup-by-country)hub - [Entity Management (GEMO)](/entity-management)core - [Talk to an expert about Florida](https://www.teamed.global/contact?from=entity-running-costs-and-filings)CTA