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Florida . Reinstatement 2026

Reinstate your Florida business and get back in good standing.

If Florida administratively dissolved your entity for missed annual reports or unpaid franchise tax, you can reinstate. Here is exactly what is required, what it costs, and how to do it.

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When you need it

When do you need to reinstate?

Florida administratively dissolves an entity for any of these reasons:

  • Missed annual report. The most common reason.
  • Unpaid franchise tax. Triggers administrative dissolution.
  • No registered agent on file.
  • Failure to respond to state correspondence.
  • Foreign entities only: Failure to file foreign qualification renewals.
What it costs

Florida reinstatement fees

Component Florida cost
LLC reinstatement$100 + back annual reports + $400 per year late fee
Corporation reinstatement$600 + back annual reports + $400 per year late fee
Each missed annual report$138.75 (LLC)
Late penalties$400 automatic late fee

File.Business preparation: $149. State fees passed through at cost.

Step by step

Florida reinstatement process

  1. 1Identify everything missed.
  2. 2Update officer + member information.
  3. 3Confirm a registered agent.
  4. 4File reinstatement with all back-fees.
  5. 5Confirmation in your Vault.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I reinstate a Florida business?
File a Reinstatement with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Include all missed annual reports, back franchise taxes, and the $100 + back annual reports + $400 per year late fee fee for LLCs.
How much does Florida reinstatement cost?
LLC: $100 + back annual reports + $400 per year late fee. Corporation: $600 + back annual reports + $400 per year late fee.
How long does Florida reinstatement take?
Same business day (online).
Can I reinstate after administrative dissolution?
Yes, if you file within the window. After the 4th Friday in September, reinstatement may no longer be available.
Does reinstatement reset my formation date?
No. Original formation date and document number remain.
Do I owe back franchise tax during the dissolved period?
Yes. Back franchise tax is owed for every year missed.
Can File.Business handle reinstatement?
Yes. We calculate cost upfront, prepare all back filings, pay state fees, and confirm when reinstated.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Florida attorney or CPA.

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