Best Florida LLC Services of 2026: 8 Providers Compared
Every Florida LLC pays the same $125 state fee to file its Articles of Organization, so the right LLC service comes down to which of four things matters most: total cost, support from a person, legal help or keeping up with the Florida annual report. All eight services below form LLCs in Florida and are compared alphabetically, unranked.
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Last Updated: October 29, 2026
What is the best LLC service in Florida?
The best LLC service for a Florida LLC depends on which of four things matters most: total cost, support from a person, legal help or keeping up with the Florida annual report. Florida charges $125 to file Articles of Organization no matter who files them, and Bizee, Inc Authority, LegalZoom, Tailor Brands and ZenBusiness add no service fee on top. Across two years, Bizee costs the least because its first year of registered agent service is included, while Northwest Registered Agent’s $125 yearly subscription renewal makes it cheaper from year three on for a founder who keeps that subscription. Neither figure includes the $138.75 annual report every Florida LLC files by May 1, and filing late adds a $400 penalty, so a service that tracks or files that report has real value here. ZenBusiness and LegalZoom both answer the phone on weekends, and Rocket Lawyer and LegalZoom offer attorney access. All eight are profiled alphabetically below, unranked.
What is different about forming an LLC in Florida?
Florida keeps formation simple, but its annual report costs more than the filing fee and carries a $400 penalty for filing late.
- Filing fee: Articles of Organization cost $125, filed with the Florida Department of State’s Division of Corporations through its Sunbiz website. That total is a $100 filing fee plus a $25 fee for designating a registered agent.
- Annual report: Every LLC files an annual report between Jan. 1 and May 1 each year, with a $138.75 fee. Filing after May 1 adds a $400 late fee, and an LLC that does not file can be administratively dissolved.
- Registered agent: Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical Florida street address. The LLC cannot serve as its own registered agent, though a member or manager can, and the agent signs the Articles of Organization to accept the role.
- Processing time: The Division of Corporations posts its current document processing dates online, and they change with filing volume.
- Taxes: Florida has no personal income tax, so an LLC taxed as a sole proprietorship or partnership owes no state income tax on profits passed through to its owners. An LLC that elects to be taxed as a corporation files Florida corporate income tax.
Because the annual report costs more than the filing fee and the late penalty is steep, deadline tracking has real value in Florida. The difference between services comes down to registered agent cost and whether a service files the annual report or only sends a reminder.
Key takeaways
What should someone compare before choosing an LLC service in Florida?
Formation price is the least useful number when comparing LLC services in Florida. Every Florida LLC pays the same state filing fee no matter which service files, and five of the eight services add no service fee on top, so the figures that actually separate them are registered agent renewal, refund window, support hours and post-formation compliance.
- Registered agent renewal is the largest recurring cost. Renewal rates among these eight range from $119 to $249 per year, and several services include the first year at no charge before that rate applies.
- A $0 service fee is not a $0 total. Every LLC pays a state filing fee, which is set by the state and owed regardless of which service files the paperwork. Formation services also offer optional extras during ordering, such as EIN filing, an operating agreement template or expedited processing, so the final total depends on which of those a buyer chooses to add. Comparing the figure on the last screen of the order form gives the number that can actually be compared.
- Annual reports are the recurring cost the price tables leave out. Most states require an annual or biennial report, and a formation service files it only when the owner’s plan includes it or the owner adds it. A missed deadline can bring late fees, loss of good standing or administrative dissolution.
- Refund windows range from none to 90 days. Several of the eight publish no formal money-back guarantee on formation services.
- Only two of the eight publish weekend phone support. ZenBusiness and LegalZoom both cover Saturdays and Sundays. The rest either list weekday hours only or publish no hours at all, which is a poor fit for someone building a business around an existing job.
- All eight file an equally valid Florida LLC. The formation document is the same regardless of who submits it, so no provider produces a stronger LLC than another. The differences are price structure, support and what happens after the state approves the filing.
How was this comparison of Florida LLC services put together?
ZenBusiness publishes this comparison and is one of the eight services in it. The eight are listed alphabetically rather than ranked, which places ZenBusiness last. Every profile states the job the service is genuinely built for and one trade-off its own marketing tends to leave out, including the ZenBusiness profile.
What was compared
| Criterion | What was checked |
|---|---|
| Starting price | Lowest published package price for LLC formation, excluding state filing fees |
| Registered agent cost | Whether the first year is included, the published renewal rate after that and the total across two years |
| Checkout friction | Number and prominence of add-ons presented during the ordering process |
| Refund terms | Published money-back window on formation services, and any stated exclusions |
| Support quality and availability | Published phone, chat and email hours, including weekend coverage |
| Post-formation service | Whether the provider tracks annual report and compliance deadlines after formation |
| Service reliability | Years in business and reported formation volume |
| Customer experience | Public review ratings, primarily from Trustpilot, weighted lightly because scores for one provider can vary sharply between platforms |
| Overall value | What the starting package includes relative to its price and ongoing costs |
What was verified, and what was not
Verified: Published starting prices, registered agent renewal rates and refund terms were read from each provider’s own website on Oct. 21, 2026. Where a provider does not publish a rate, the figure was confirmed inside that provider’s checkout flow or through its support team, and the profile says so. State filing fees, report requirements and state taxes were confirmed with each state’s own filing office and tax agency.
Not verified: No side-by-side filing test was run across all eight services, so turnaround times are not compared here. Customer satisfaction figures are drawn from public review platforms and are not independently audited. Review scores for the same provider can differ sharply between platforms, so a single rating is treated as a weak signal rather than a ranking input.
No affiliate relationships. ZenBusiness holds no affiliate, referral or financial arrangement with any of the other seven providers named on this page, and no provider paid for inclusion or placement. Pricing changes frequently in this category, so figures are confirmed against each provider’s live pricing page on a recurring cycle. Anyone comparing services is better served checking the current rate on the provider’s own site before purchasing.
How do the best LLC services in Florida compare on price?
Starting price, registered agent cost and refund window for all eight services. Registered agent renewal is the figure worth reading twice, because it repeats every year while the starting price is paid once.
Listed alphabetically. Not ranked. Starting price is the lowest published package and covers the service fee only; state filing fees are separate and are paid to the state regardless of which service is used. As of Oct. 21, 2026. Add the Florida state filing fee, which every LLC pays regardless of which service files.
| LLC service | Best for | Starting price | Agent, year one | Agent renewal | Refund window |
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| Bizee (Incfile) | Lowest two-year total | $0 | Included | $149/yr | None published |
| Inc Authority | Picking add-ons individually | $0 | Included | $249/yr | 60 days |
| LegalZoom | Attorney access, biggest brand | $0 | Add-on | $249/yr | 60 days |
| MyCompanyWorks | Longest refund window | $79 | Included on higher tiers | $119/yr | 90 days |
| Northwest Registered Agent | Long-term agent cost | $39 | Included | $125/yr | None published |
| Rocket Lawyer | Ongoing legal documents | $149/yr membership | Requires Plus or Pro membership | $125/yr with membership | 30 days |
| Tailor Brands | Branding bundled with formation | $0 | $199 add-on | $199/yr | None published |
| ZenBusiness | Compliance after formation | $0 | $99 with formation | $199/yr | 60 days |
What does each LLC service cost over two years?
Adding registered agent renewal to the starting price shows what each service costs across the first two years for a founder who keeps a paid agent the whole time.
Listed alphabetically. Lowest published package plus registered agent service in both years, rounded to the nearest dollar. Excludes state fees, optional add-ons and services some providers sell separately, such as compliance filings or expanded mail handling. Rocket Lawyer is not totaled because its registered agent service requires a paid membership. None of these totals includes annual report filing or state report fees, which recur every year or two for most LLCs.
| LLC service | Year one | Year two | Two-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizee (Incfile) | $0 | $149 | $149 |
| Inc Authority | $0 | $249 | $249 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $498 |
| MyCompanyWorks | $198 | $119 | $317 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $125 | $164 |
| Rocket Lawyer | Requires membership | Requires membership | Not comparable |
| Tailor Brands | $199 | $199 | $398 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $298 |
Bizee has the lowest two-year total because its first year of agent service is included and its renewal sits below most of the field. Northwest Registered Agent renews for less, so it overtakes Bizee from the third year. ZenBusiness costs more across two years for a founder who wants only a registered agent, and its total includes a first year of Worry-Free Compliance.
What does each LLC service do best in Florida?
All eight services form LLCs in Florida and every other state. The short profiles below are alphabetical, and each one names the job the provider is built for and a trade-off that comes with it. Full profiles are on the best LLC services page.
Bizee (formerly Incfile)
Best for: the lowest total cost across the first two years.
Bizee files LLCs for $0 plus the state fee and includes the first year of registered agent service, which renews at $149 per year. It has operated since 2004 and reports serving more than 1 million entrepreneurs.
The trade-off: the saving is concentrated in year one, the ordering process presents more optional add-ons than most, phone support does not extend to weekends and no money-back guarantee is published. More detail is available in the Bizee review.
Inc Authority
Best for: a $0 service fee with a year of registered agent service included, for someone who prefers to pick add-ons individually.
Inc Authority has formed businesses since 1989 and includes the first year of registered agent service before it renews at $249 per year. A 60-day refund window applies.
The trade-off: it offers more optional add-ons than any other service here, its registered agent service renews automatically at $249 a year unless canceled, and support runs weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time. More detail is available in the Inc Authority review.
LegalZoom
Best for: the largest track record and legal services beyond formation.
LegalZoom has formed more than 4 million businesses since 2001, starts at $0 plus the state fee and offers phone support seven days a week.
The trade-off: registered agent service is a separate add-on at $249 per year, among the higher rates here. More detail is available in the LegalZoom review.
MyCompanyWorks
Best for: the longest refund window and fast replies from a support team.
MyCompanyWorks publishes a 90-day money-back guarantee, the longest among these eight, and its $119 registered agent renewal is the lowest. Formation starts at $79 plus the state fee.
The trade-off: the starting price is higher than the five $0 services, registered agent service is not included in the $79 Basic package and costs $119 per year on its own, and support runs weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific time. More detail is available in the MyCompanyWorks review.
Northwest Registered Agent
Best for: founders who plan to keep a paid registered agent for three years or more, or who register in several states.
Northwest Registered Agent charges $39 plus the state fee and includes the first year of registered agent service, which then continues as a yearly subscription that renews automatically at $125, or $100 per state for businesses registered in five or more states. Owners can list the company’s address instead of their own on the formation filing where the state allows it. It has formed businesses since 1998.
The trade-off: the $39 price is higher than the $0 services and does not include EIN filing. Registered agent customers are automatically enrolled in its annual report filing service, which charges $100 plus state fees each time it files and can be canceled at any time. The free address covers the formation filing, not everyday mail, and free scanning of ordinary mail is capped at 10 documents a year. Owner names can still appear on public filings. No formal money-back guarantee is published, and its contact page lists no support hours. More detail is available in the Northwest Registered Agent review.
Rocket Lawyer
Best for: attorney access and contract templates beyond the formation filing.
Rocket Lawyer includes the first LLC formation with a membership that starts at $149 per year, along with legal documents and attorney advice. Members pay $99 plus the state fee for each formation after the first.
The trade-off: formation is not sold on its own, the refund window is 30 days and registered agent service costs $125 per year with a Plus or Pro membership. More detail is available in the Rocket Lawyer review.
Tailor Brands
Best for: a logo, website and domain set up alongside the LLC filing.
Tailor Brands’ Lite plan files for $0 plus the state fee, and its Elite plan adds a domain, a website builder and logo designs. It says it has formed more than 200,000 businesses.
The trade-off: the branding tools require the Elite plan, registered agent service costs $199 per year from year one and must be added at the initial order, and the Lite plan can take up to 14 business days to process. More detail is available in the Tailor Brands review.
ZenBusiness
Best for: compliance filings handled after approval, and phone support on weekends.
ZenBusiness files for $0 plus the state fee, includes a first year of Worry-Free Compliance on the Starter plan and offers support on Saturdays and Sundays. A 60-day money-back guarantee applies.
The trade-off: registered agent service is not included in any plan. It costs $99 for the first year when added to an LLC formation, then $199 per year, so a founder who wants only a registered agent will pay less at several services on this list. EIN filing is not included in the Starter plan.
Which LLC service fits which situation in Florida?
The profiles above answer what each LLC service is. The situations below answer which one to pick. Each names the provider whose published terms match that circumstance most closely.
For the lowest total cost across two years
Bizee. A $0 service fee with the first year of registered agent service included, renewing at $149, produces the lowest two-year total among these eight. Inc Authority offers the same structure at a higher renewal rate of $249. The saving is front-loaded, so keeping costs down after year one means either paying the renewal rate or filing with the state to move the registered agent to another provider.
For someone starting a business while still employed
ZenBusiness or LegalZoom. Most services in this category answer the phone on weekdays during business hours, which is exactly when a founder with a day job cannot call. ZenBusiness and LegalZoom both publish support hours that include Saturdays and Sundays. Bizee, Inc Authority, MyCompanyWorks and Rocket Lawyer list weekday hours only, and neither Northwest Registered Agent nor Tailor Brands publishes its hours.
For someone who researches carefully before committing
MyCompanyWorks. Its 90-day money-back guarantee is the longest published window among these eight, followed by 60 days at Inc Authority, LegalZoom and ZenBusiness and 30 days at Rocket Lawyer. Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and Tailor Brands publish no formal money-back guarantee on formation. For a cautious buyer, the refund window is a more reliable signal than a marketing claim, because it is a term the company has to honor.
For a founder who wants hands-on guidance
ZenBusiness. Some founders want help at every step, not just a filed form. ZenBusiness support runs extended hours seven days a week, and the Starter plan includes Velo, an AI guide that surfaces the next required step, along with a dashboard and compliance alerts. LegalZoom also offers phone support seven days a week and adds attorney access for legal questions.
For a business heading into contracts or partnership agreements
Rocket Lawyer. Consultants, agencies and contractors who sign client agreements, leases or partner terms tend to need legal documents long after the formation is filed. A Rocket Lawyer subscription covers the first LLC formation and includes document templates and attorney access, which changes the arithmetic for anyone who would otherwise pay hourly. LegalZoom offers legal services on a similar premise without the subscription requirement.
For someone who wants the most established name
LegalZoom. With more than four million businesses formed since 2001, LegalZoom has the longest and largest public record in this category, and that is a legitimate reason to choose it. Brand familiarity does not lower the price, and several services here cost less for an equivalent filing, but a founder who wants the most widely recognized provider has a clear answer.
For a founder who wants branding set up with the LLC
Tailor Brands or ZenBusiness. Tailor Brands’ Elite plan bundles LLC formation with a logo maker, a website builder and a domain, so a new business can file and set up its brand from one account. The branding tools are not part of its $0 Lite plan, and registered agent service is a separate $199 add-on from the first year. ZenBusiness sells a domain name, domain privacy, a business email address, a logo builder and a website builder as a bundle or individually, so a founder can add only the pieces the business needs.
For keeping up with the Florida annual report
ZenBusiness. Florida requires LLCs to file an annual report, and missing it can eventually lead to administrative dissolution. The ZenBusiness Starter plan includes a free first year of Worry-Free Compliance, which sends email and dashboard reminders ahead of the deadline. Once the owner submits the order, ZenBusiness prepares and files the report with its own fee waived. State fees still apply, and the service renews at $199 per year after the first year. Northwest Registered Agent automatically enrolls its registered agent customers in annual report filing and charges $100 plus state fees each time it files, and Bizee and Tailor Brands also offer help with annual reports. The Florida section above explains when the report is due and what it costs.
When is an LLC service not the right choice in Florida?
A formation service is not the right fit for every founder. Filing directly with the Florida business filing office costs only the state filing fee, and for an experienced filer it can also be faster, because a service’s own preparation time sits on top of the state’s processing time.
Filing without a service tends to make sense for someone who:
- Has formed an LLC before and is comfortable with the state’s forms
- Has no history of missed filings or compliance problems
- Wants the lowest possible cost and the quickest possible filing
- Works from a fixed location during weekday business hours, which makes serving as their own registered agent practical
For that founder, the main things a service adds are guidance, error checking and someone to call, and those matter less with experience. State business filing offices may also answer questions about their own forms.
What are the Florida LLC filing requirements?
| Item | Florida requirement |
|---|---|
| Formation document | Articles of Organization, filed with the Florida Division of Corporations |
| State filing fee | $125 |
| Online filing | Sunbiz, the Division of Corporations’ website |
| Processing time | Posted on the Division of Corporations’ document processing dates page; changes with filing volume |
| Expedited handling | None listed on the Division of Corporations’ LLC fee schedule |
| Annual report | Due Jan. 1 to May 1 each year; $138.75; $400 late fee |
| Registered agent | Required, with a physical Florida street address; the LLC cannot be its own agent, and the agent signs the Articles of Organization |
| State income tax | None for LLCs taxed as sole proprietorships or partnerships |
| Fictitious name | $50 to register a business name other than the LLC’s legal name |
| State business license | None statewide; county and industry licenses may apply |
Florida Secretary of State Contact Information
| Mailing Address: P. O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 | Physical Address: 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810 Tallahassee, FL 32303 |
| Telephone: +1 850 245 6000 | Fax: +1 850 245 6014 |
| Email: CorpHelp@dos.myflorida.com | Website: https://dos.fl.gov/ |
The guide to forming an LLC in Florida walks through the full filing process step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Best LLC Services in Florida
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The Florida Division of Corporations charges $125 to file Articles of Organization. Bizee, Inc Authority, LegalZoom, Tailor Brands and ZenBusiness add no service fee on top of the state fee.
Every Florida LLC also pays $138.75 each year to file its annual report.
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Between Jan. 1 and May 1 each year. The fee is $138.75, and filing after May 1 adds a $400 late fee.
An LLC that does not file can be administratively dissolved. The Florida annual report guide covers the steps.
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Not in most cases. Florida has no personal income tax, so an LLC taxed as a sole proprietorship or partnership owes no state income tax on profits passed through to its owners.
An LLC that elects to be taxed as a corporation files Florida corporate income tax.
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The Florida Division of Corporations posts its current document processing dates on its website, and turnaround changes with filing volume. Online filings are generally processed faster than paper filings. The Division’s LLC fee schedule lists no expedited service.
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Yes. Every Florida LLC needs a registered agent with a Florida street address, and the agent signs the Articles of Organization to accept the role. The LLC itself cannot be its own registered agent, but a member or manager can serve in the role.
All eight services on this page offer registered agent service in Florida, and the best Florida registered agent services guide compares the options.
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Florida does not require LLCs to file an operating agreement, but having one is still worthwhile. A Florida operating agreement sets out how the LLC is owned and run, which helps prevent disputes between members.
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Florida business names can be searched through the Division of Corporations’ Sunbiz search tool before filing. The Florida business search guide explains how.
Sources
Pricing, registered agent rates, refund terms and support hours for the LLC services compared here were read from each provider’s own website and checkout flow on Oct. 21, 2026. Florida filing fees and requirements come from the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, and tax information comes from the Florida Department of Revenue. Review ratings are drawn primarily from Trustpilot.
Florida sources
- Florida Division of Corporations, Document processing dates
- Florida Division of Corporations, Limited liability company fees
- Florida Division of Corporations, Instructions for Articles of Organization
- Florida Division of Corporations, Limited liability company annual report help
- Florida Division of Corporations, Fictitious name frequently asked questions
- Florida Department of Revenue, Florida corporate income tax
Provider sources
- U.S. Small Business Administration, Choose a business structure
- Internal Revenue Service, Apply for an employer identification number (EIN) online
- Trustpilot: Bizee reviews and MyCompanyWorks reviews
- Bizee pricing and registered agent service
- Inc Authority formation and registered agent pricing; support hours
- LegalZoom registered agent pricing; refund policy; support hours
- MyCompanyWorks pricing
- Northwest Registered Agent registered agent pricing and mail scanning; address service and ownership privacy; support and refund commitments
- Rocket Lawyer membership pricing; registered agent service
- Tailor Brands LLC plans and pricing; registered agent service
- ZenBusiness registered agent pricing
Disclaimer: The content on this page is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or accounting advice. For specific questions about any of these topics, seek the counsel of a licensed professional.
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