The cost to form an LLC for a Jacksonville business starts with the $125 Florida filing fee. Add annual fees, a registered agent, and local Jacksonville costs below.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Florida charges a $125 filing fee to form an LLC and a $138.75 annual report each year, due by May 1 with a $400 penalty if it is filed late. Florida amended its constitution in 2018 to prohibit a state income tax. The state has a 6% sales tax with local additions up to 2%, and no estate or inheritance tax.
| Cost Item | Amount | When Due |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Filing Fee | $125 | One-time at formation |
| Annual report | $138.75 | Annually |
| Registered Agent Service | $49 to $300/year | Annually |
| Local Jacksonville License / Tax | $50/year (est.) | Annually |
| Operating Agreement | $0 to $500 | One-time (recommended) |
| EIN (Federal Tax ID) | Free | One-time (IRS.gov) |
Jacksonville, which is consolidated with Duval County, requires a local Business Tax Receipt; the annual fee is modest and based on the business type. Florida has no local business income tax.
Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida and the largest by land area in the contiguous United States, anchored by a major logistics and port economy (JAXPORT), a large naval presence at NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport, and a growing banking, insurance, and healthcare sector.
| Local Metric | Jacksonville (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 985,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Duval County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 95 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $20.50/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $40.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $14.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,300/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,550/month |
| Median home price | $310,000 |
| Median household income | $64,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 7.5% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.94% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
The LLC filing fee is set by Florida at $125, since LLCs are formed at the state level. Add the $138.75 annual report each year, plus a registered agent (about $49 to $300/year) and any local Jacksonville business requirement. Jacksonville, which is consolidated with Duval County, requires a local Business Tax Receipt; the annual fee is modest and based on the business type. Florida has no local business income tax.
Jacksonville, which is consolidated with Duval County, requires a local Business Tax Receipt; the annual fee is modest and based on the business type. Florida has no local business income tax.
Plan for the $138.75 annual report, registered agent renewal (about $49/year), and any local Jacksonville business license or tax. The calculator above totals these for you.
LLCs are registered with the Florida Department of Revenue at the state level, not the city. You then comply with local Jacksonville requirements such as a business license. There is no separate city-level LLC filing.
If your business actually operates in Jacksonville, forming in Florida is usually simplest. Forming in Delaware or Wyoming while operating in Jacksonville typically forces you to register as a foreign LLC in Florida anyway, paying fees in both states.