Annual Report Filings

PENALTIES FOR LATE ANNUAL REPORT FILINGS

Companies that submit their Annual Reports after May 1 deadline are subject to a $400 late fee. Those that have not filed by the third Friday in September risk being administratively dissolved by the State at the end of business on the fourth Friday of September. Reinstatement may be possible but will incur extra fees.

Annual Report Filing Requirements for Florida Businesses

If you run a business in Florida, filing your Annual Report each year is essential to keep your company active and compliant with state regulations. The report confirms or updates your business information on file with the Division of Corporations.

Even if your business details haven’t changed, the report still must be submitted by May 1st each year. Missing the deadline results in a mandatory $400 late fee.

If the report isn’t filed by the third Friday of September, the State of Florida may dissolve or revoke your business by the fourth Friday of September. Reinstatement fees may apply if this happens.

To maintain active status with the State of Florida, all businesses are required to file their Annual Report by May 1st of each calendar year.

Failure to meet this deadline will result in a $400 late fee, as mandated by the state.

If the report is still not filed by the third Friday of September, your business entity will be administratively dissolved or revoked by the Florida Department of State on the fourth Friday of September.
To resume business, you must go through a reinstatement process that involves additional state fees.