Name: LaunchForma Florida Business Formation Packages
Brand: LaunchForma

Question 1

Is LaunchForma a government agency - and can I file myself?

Accepted Answer

No. LaunchForma is a private, independent filing service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Florida Department of State, the IRS, or any government body. You can file yourself directly with the state at sunbiz.org, and apply for an EIN directly with the IRS at irs.gov (the IRS issues EINs for free). Our fee is charged for the convenience of preparing and filing everything correctly for you - plus support and your free Year-1 Registered Agent - and is in addition to the state's filing fee, which we remit to Florida on your behalf.

Question 2

How long does it take to form a Florida LLC?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes to complete our wizard. We submit to the Florida Department of State the same business day. The state typically approves online filings in 1-2 business days.

Question 3

What is included in the package price?

Accepted Answer

Every package includes the required Florida Department of State filing fee ($125 for LLC, $70 for Corporation), our preparation and same-business-day submission, your Year-1 Registered Agent, and digital delivery of your filed documents. We forward the state fee to Florida on your behalf - there are no separate state fees added at checkout.

Question 4

Do I really get a free Registered Agent for a year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Year-1 Registered Agent service is included in every package, including Essential. Renewal is $150/year - well below typical online filers that charge $199–$249/year. You can cancel any time and switch to your own agent.

Question 5

What's a Registered Agent and do I need one?

Accepted Answer

Florida law requires every LLC and Corporation to designate a Registered Agent - a person or company with a physical Florida address who can receive legal documents on the entity's behalf. P.O. Boxes don't qualify. Using our service keeps your home address off the public record.

Question 6

When is the Florida annual report due?

Accepted Answer

Between January 1 and May 1 each year. The fee is $138.75 for an LLC and $150 for a Corporation. Florida charges a non-waivable $400 late fee if you miss May 1, and your entity can be administratively dissolved by September. We'll remind you well in advance.

Question 7

Can I form an LLC if I live outside Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Florida does not require members or managers to reside in Florida. You only need a Florida Registered Agent (we provide one for free Year 1) and a Florida physical address for that agent.

Question 8

What about the EIN - do I need one?

Accepted Answer

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your business's federal tax ID. You'll need one to open a business bank account, hire employees, or file taxes as an LLC or Corporation. Our Popular and Premium packages include EIN application and filing; you can add it as a $79 upgrade on Essential. The IRS issues EINs for free - our fee covers preparing and filing your Form SS-4 for you.

Question 9

Do I need to file a BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) report?

Accepted Answer

Most LLCs and Corporations formed in the U.S. must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. Entities formed in 2025 or later have 30 days from formation to file; entities formed earlier had a one-time deadline that has now passed for most. There are exemptions (large operating companies, regulated entities, certain nonprofits). LaunchForma offers a managed BOI filing for $49 - see our /boi-reporting page for details and current FinCEN enforcement status.

Question 10

What if my name is taken?

Accepted Answer

We check availability against the Sunbiz database in real time. If your first choice isn't distinguishable on the record, we'll suggest alternatives - and you can keep iterating until you find one that works.

Question 11

Are you a law firm?

Accepted Answer

No. LaunchForma is a self-help service for forming Florida business entities. We don't provide legal advice or represent you in legal proceedings. For complex situations (multi-state operations, professional licensing, securities, etc.), we recommend consulting an attorney or CPA.

Question 12

What's your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

The LaunchForma portion of your package is refundable for 14 days if we haven't yet submitted your filing to the state. Once Florida has accepted the filing, the state filing fee portion is non-refundable per Florida statute. Recurring services (Registered Agent, Compliance Alerts) can be cancelled at any time and won't auto-renew.

Feature	Typical online filer	ZenBusiness	Bizee
Free Year-1 Registered Agent		$199/yr
EIN filing included	$99		$199+ tier
Same-business-day preparation and submission	$249 tier
All-in package pricing (Florida fee included)
No surprise checkout fees
Operating Agreement	$99
Annual report reminders	$99/yr	$199/yr	$99/yr
Privacy-first (no data sales)

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