Frequently Asked Questions
General questions
I have additional questions, who can I contact?
Please email out support staff at [email protected] and we will respond within 24 hours.
Can I cancel an order or receive a refund?
If an order is cancelled after payment has been made by the client but the filing document is not filed with the appropriate governmental agency you may receive a 100% refund. If the filing has already been submitted to the Florida Division of Corporations, you may not be eligible for a refund.
How do I cancel an order?
To cancel your order, you can click the link found on the bottom of your receipt in your confirmation email and follow the prompts. If you cannot find your confirmation email, or do not see the cancellation link, do not worry! Simply email us at [email protected] and we will assist you with your cancellation promptly!
What are the benefits of using File Business Easy?
- Professional preparation
- Keep your company active and stay off “Inactive” lists
- We report any of your changes that you indicate to keep information current with the State.
- Update Records within 24-48 hours.
- Quick and responsive customer support
- Guaranteed satisfaction
- Free amendment and dissolution included with annual report filing offer!
Annual Report
Who needs to file an Annual Report?
Florida Statutes (F.S.). 607.1622 Annual report for Department of State, in connection with the Florida Business Corporation Act requires each domestic corporation and foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state shall deliver to the Department of State for filing a sworn annual report by May 1st.
When is the Annual Report due?
Annual Reports are due each year between January 1st and May 1st.
What happens if I file after May 1st?
A $400 non-negotiable late fee will be imposed on any profit corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership and limited liability limited partnership annual report filed after midnight Eastern Standard Time on May 1st by the Department of State. An additional $20 late fee will be added on by File Florida Co. as well. Non-profit corporations are not subject to the $400 late fee. Any business entity which fails to file its annual report by the third Friday of September will be administratively dissolved or revoked in the State’s records on the fourth Friday in September.
Do I need to file the annual report with File Business Easy?
No, you may file directly with the Florida Division of Corporations or another 3rd party filing company
What are the filing fees?
Depending on the type of entity your are filing for, our processing and governmental fee totals are as follows:
- Domestic and Foreign Non Profit Corporations: $61.25 State Fees + $123.75 File Business Easy. Fees
- Domestic and Foreign Profit Corporations: $150 State Fees + $125 File Business Easy. Fees
- Domestic and Foreign LLCs: $138.75 State Fees + $136.25 File Business Easy. Fees
- Domestic and Foreign LTD Partnerships: $500 State Fees + $200 File Business Easy. Fees
After May 1st there is an additional state fee of $400 and a File Business Easy. fee of $20 imposed for all annual companies excluding non profits.
Included in our company service fee is one free online amendment to your annual report, as well as one free dissolution filing. These additional filings are valid only during the same calendar year as the annual report filing. To redeem any of these filings, please email [email protected] for further assistance.
How do I redeem my amendment and/or dissolution filing that comes with my annual report purchase?
Included in our company service fee is one free online amendment to your annual report, as well as one free dissolution filing. These additional filings are valid only during the same calendar year as the annual report filing. To redeem any of these filings, please email i [email protected] for further assistance.
What does “administratively dissolved/revoked,” “involuntarily dissolved,” or “revoked for annual report” mean?
- File Business Easy entities are required to file an annual report each year to maintain an active status.
- Under current law, business entities that do not file an annual report are administratively dissolved or administratively revoked.
- Administratively dissolved, involuntarily dissolved, or revoked business entities may file a reinstatement application to reactivate their business status.
How do I confirm the filing of my Annual Report?
- You may confirm that your Annual Reports have been filed by visiting Sun Biz and looking up your Company name or document number. From there, you will see all your recently filed annual reports. To search the SunBiz Site, click here.
Please note that the document image of your annual report may not be available for viewing for up to 24 hours.
Dissolutions
Why should you file your articles of dissolution?
- A corporation administratively dissolved continues its corporate existence but may not carry on any business except that necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs and notify claimants.
- A director, officer, or agent of a corporation (or manager or member of an LLC) dissolved pursuant to this section, purporting to act on behalf of the corporation, is personally liable for the debts, obligations, and liabilities of the corporation (or LLC) arising from such action and incurred subsequent to the corporation’s (or LLC’s) administrative dissolution only if he or she has actual notice of the administrative dissolution at the time such action is taken; but such liability shall be terminated upon the ratification of such action by the corporation’s (or LLC’s) board of directors or shareholders (members) subsequent to the reinstatement of the corporation (LLC).
What does it mean to dissolve my entity?
Filing articles of dissolution will make the entity non-existent according to the Division of Corporations.
Do I need to file the articles of dissolution with File Business Easy?
No, you may file directly with the Florida Division of Corporations or another 3rd party filing company.
What are the filing fees?
Depending on the type of entity, state fees are $25-$35 and File Business Easy. fees are $140-$150.
Reinstatements
Why and who should file for reinstatement?
In order to get back in good standing and active status with the State, any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership whose status was administratively dissolved or revoked can file for reinstatement.
How long does it take my reinstatement to post with the State?
Typically from the time we receive your application it takes up to 5 business days for it to reflect in the State’s database.
Do I need to file my reinstatement with File Business Easy?
No, you may file directly with the Florida Division of Corporations or another 3rd party filing company.
What are the filing fees?
Depending on the type of entity your are filing for, our processing and governmental fee totals are as follows:
- Domestic and Foreign Non Profit Corporations: $236.25 State Fees + $158.75 File Business Easy Fees
- Domestic and Foreign Profit Corporations: $750 State Fees + $200 File Business Easy. Fees
- Domestic and Foreign LLCs: $238.75 State Fees + $156.25 File Business Easy. Fees
Forming a Business
How long does it take my Articles of Incorporation to post with the State?
Typically from the time we receive your application it takes up to 5 business days for it to reflect in the State’s database.
Do I need to file my Articles of Incorporation with File Business Easy?
No, you may file directly with the Florida Division of Corporations or another 3rd party filing company.
What are the filing fees?
Depending on the type of entity your are filing for, our processing and governmental fee totals are as follows:
- Non Profit Corporations: $70 State Fees + $125 File File Business Easy. Fees
- Profit Corporations: $70 State Fees + $125 File Business Easy. Fees
- Limited Liability Companies: $125 State Fees + $150 File Business Easy. Fees