Form a Florida LLC — Built for the Sunshine State

Yes. Florida LLCs can be owned and managed by residents of any US state or foreign country. There is no residency requirement for members or managers. However, if you live outside Florida and do not conduct business there, you may want to consider Wyoming or New Mexico for lower ongoing costs, as Florida requires a $138.75 annual report.

Yes. Florida law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in Florida. The registered agent receives legal notices, service of process, and official state correspondence on behalf of your LLC. NestEgg.Global provides registered agent service with all packages, ensuring you never miss a critical notice.

Florida requires member and manager names to be listed in the annual report, which is a public record. This is one area where Florida differs from Wyoming and New Mexico. If maximum privacy is your priority, we recommend considering a Wyoming or New Mexico LLC. That said, NestEgg.Global appears as the organizer on your Articles of Organization, providing initial privacy at formation.

Yes. Florida LLCs are commonly used to hold real estate, both in Florida and in other states via foreign LLC registration. This structure provides liability protection, privacy for property ownership, and potential estate planning benefits. Florida is particularly popular for real estate holding companies due to its homestead exemption laws and business-friendly courts.

To open a US business bank account, you will need your Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, and EIN (Employer Identification Number). Our Professional and International packages include EIN obtainment. Most major banks — including Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo — have branches throughout Florida and accept Florida LLCs. We also offer Banking Introduction services for fintech and EMI options.

Florida requires an annual report filed between January 1 and May 1 each year. The filing fee is $138.75. There is also a $400 late fee if filed after May 1, and failure to file can result in administrative dissolution. Our Standard compliance plan covers the annual report filing and state fee, so you never have to worry about missing the deadline.

Yes. Non-US citizens and non-residents can form and own a Florida LLC. Our International package includes a Foreign EIN and apostilled documents suitable for international banking and cross-border use. Note that US tax reporting obligations may apply depending on your structure and business activities. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified CPA and international tax attorney.

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a federal tax ID issued by the IRS. You need one to open a US bank account, hire employees, or file federal taxes. US residents can obtain one free directly from the IRS; non-US residents require a different process that can take several weeks. Our Professional and International packages include EIN obtainment on your behalf, saving you time and complexity.

Yes, you can serve as your own registered agent in Florida if you have a physical street address in the state and are available during normal business hours to receive legal notices. However, using a professional registered agent like NestEgg.Global is strongly recommended — it protects your privacy, ensures you never miss a legal notice, and prevents your personal address from appearing in public state records.

The key differences are privacy and cost. Wyoming does not require member names in any public filing, while Florida requires them in the annual report. Wyoming's annual fee is $60 vs. Florida's $138.75. Wyoming also has stronger asset protection case law. A Florida LLC makes the most sense if you operate a business physically in Florida — it avoids the cost of registering a foreign LLC from another state. For holding companies, privacy structures, or non-Florida businesses, Wyoming or New Mexico are typically better choices.