Florida business records, explained plainly
What good standing actually means, when annual reports are due and what they cost, what a registered agent does, and how to find any company's record. Each guide ends at a free tool you can use immediately.
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Is this company active and current?
How to Check If a Florida LLC Is in Good Standing
Check any Florida LLC's good standing free. See current status, formation date, and registered agent from the state record, and learn what good standing actually means.
Updated 2026-06-23Read the guide
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When is it due, what does it cost, what happens if I miss it?
Florida Annual Report: Deadline, Fees, and What Happens If You Miss It
Florida annual reports are due May 1. LLC fee $138.75, profit corp $150. A $400 late fee hits for-profit entities, and non-filers are dissolved in late September.
Updated 2026-06-23Read the guide
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Who receives a company’s legal papers?
What Is a Registered Agent in Florida?
A Florida registered agent receives legal papers and state notices for a business. Every LLC and corporation must keep one with a Florida street address, on the public record.
Updated 2026-06-23Read the guide
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Where do I find a company’s record?
How to Look Up a Florida Business
Look up any Florida business by name or document number. See status, entity type, formation date, registered agent, and location, and browse activity by county.
Updated 2026-06-23Read the guide
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