Registered agent in Florida: rules and prices
What Florida requires
- The registered agent can be an individual, including someone associated with the business, or a business entity with an active Florida filing; the LLC itself cannot be its own registered agent.
- The registered agent must have a physical street address in Florida.
- The $125 Florida filing fee already includes the $25 registered agent designation.
Source: Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), checked Oct 28, 2026. Facts only, not legal advice.
Registered agent services: price per year
These services charge the same in Florida as in every other state.
| Service | Per year after | 3 years | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MC MyCompanyWorks checked Oct 28, 2026 | $119/year | $357 | mail alerts, compliance alerts, privacy (their address on the public record, not yours) | Visit site |
 Northwest Registered Agent checked Oct 28, 2026 | $125/year | $375 | mail scanning, privacy (their address on the public record, not yours) | Visit site |
 Bizee checked Oct 28, 2026 | $149/year | $447 | mail scanning, compliance alerts | Visit site |
 ZenBusiness checked Oct 28, 2026 | $199/year | $497 | mail scanning, mail alerts | Visit site |
 Tailor Brands checked Oct 28, 2026 | $199/year | $597 | mail scanning, mail alerts, compliance alerts | Visit site |
LZ LegalZoom checked Oct 28, 2026 | $249/year | $747 | mail scanning, mail alerts, compliance alerts | Visit site |
 Firstbase checked Oct 28, 2026 | $299/year | $897 | compliance alerts, annual report filing | Visit site |
 Swyft Filings checked Oct 28, 2026 | $149/quarter | $1,788 | mail scanning, mail alerts | Visit site |
- Northwest Registered Agent: $100/year per state for five or more states.
- Bizee: Free first year with an LLC formation.
- ZenBusiness: first year $99 with a new LLC formation (50% off the first year).
- LegalZoom: Auto renews, cancel anytime.
- Firstbase: Per state; includes state annual report and franchise tax filings (state fees paid separately).
- Swyft Filings: Billed quarterly: about $596 per year.
"Includes" lists only what each company states on its own registered agent page. Ranked by 3-year cost only. Prices exclude state fees.
For everything an LLC costs in Florida (state fees, yearly fees and formation services), see Florida LLC cost.
FAQ
Do I need a registered agent in Florida?
The registered agent can be an individual, including someone associated with the business, or a business entity with an active Florida filing; the LLC itself cannot be its own registered agent.
How much does a registered agent cost in Florida?
Registered agent services charge the same in every state. Among the 8 we checked, the cheapest over 3 years is MyCompanyWorks at $357; see the table for all prices.