Key Takeaways
- Florida allows incoming LLC domestication directly (Fla. Stat. §605.1054) — your LLC keeps its original formation date
- Filing fee: $25 for the Articles of Conversion, plus the standard $125 Florida LLC formation fee (about $150 total)
- No new EIN is needed. Domestication is a continuation of the same legal entity, not a new company — the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged, though you should update your address on file with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your Florida registered agent address is set.
- No. Florida doesn't require proof of formal withdrawal or dissolution from the LLC's prior state as part of the Articles of Conversion filing; that remains a separate step you handle under the old state's own law, typically by filing a certificate of conversion or withdrawal there once Florida confirms the domestication.
- Same-day LLC domestication filing available through LLC Attorney, at no markup on state fees
If your LLC is formed in another state but you've relocated (or your business has) and want Florida to be its new legal home, domestication lets you make that move without dissolving the company and starting over.
This guide covers exactly how to domesticate an LLC into Florida in 2026 — the Articles of Conversion filing, the roughly $150 total cost, what happens to your EIN and formation date, and what you still need to handle in your old state afterward.
What Is LLC Domestication?
Domestication (sometimes called continuance or statutory conversion) lets you move your LLC from one state to Florida without dissolving it and starting over. Done correctly, the LLC keeps its original formation date, its EIN, and its contracts — only its home state changes.
Can You Domesticate an LLC Into Florida?
Yes. Florida's LLC Act includes a statutory domestication provision (Fla. Stat. §605.1054), so an out-of-state LLC can become a Florida LLC directly while retaining its original formation date.
How to Domesticate Your LLC in Florida
- Filing agency: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
- Form: Articles of Conversion (filed together with new Florida Articles of Organization)
- Filing fee: $25 for the Articles of Conversion, plus the standard $125 Florida LLC formation fee (about $150 total)
- Processing time: About 2-3 business days online; roughly 1-2 weeks by mail
- Certificate of Good Standing: Required from your current state, dated within 90 days of filing.
- Plan of domestication: Florida does not require a separate formal plan document beyond the standard filing.
- Member approval: Florida law defers to your operating agreement's amendment/conversion-approval threshold if it addresses converting to a different state; absent that, Fla. Stat. §605.1023 defaults to approval by all members entitled to vote, since a domestication is treated like a fundamental change to the company.
What Happens to Your EIN, Contracts, and Formation Date?
Domesticating to Florida preserves your LLC's original formation date — the entity continues, it doesn't restart.
No new EIN is needed. Domestication is a continuation of the same legal entity, not a new company — the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged, though you should update your address on file with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your Florida registered agent address is set.
All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — Florida's conversion statute treats the domesticated LLC as the same entity that existed in the old state, not a new one stepping into its shoes.
Do I Need to Close My LLC in My Old State?
No. Florida doesn't require proof of formal withdrawal or dissolution from the LLC's prior state as part of the Articles of Conversion filing; that remains a separate step you handle under the old state's own law, typically by filing a certificate of conversion or withdrawal there once Florida confirms the domestication.
If your business keeps operating in the old state after moving its legal home to Florida (an office, employees, or regular in-state activity there), you'll likely need to foreign-qualify in that state instead of maintaining it as your domestic entity — check the old state's foreign-qualification requirements once the move is final.
When Do Florida's Taxes and Filings Start?
Florida's tax and annual-report obligations begin as soon as the domestication is filed and effective — since Florida has no state personal income tax, the main ongoing obligation is the $138.75 annual report due each year between January 1 and May 1.
You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the domestication took effect, prorated to the conversion date — confirm the exact filing requirement with that state's tax agency, since this varies based on where your prior state was.
How to Move Your LLC to Florida Step by Step
If You Do It Yourself
Step 1 — Confirm your LLC is in good standing in its current state.
Florida will require a Certificate of Good Standing from your current state, so resolve any lapsed filings there first.
Step 2 — Get member approval for the move.
Florida law defers to your operating agreement's amendment/conversion-approval threshold if it addresses converting to a different state; absent that, Fla. Stat. §605.1023 defaults to approval by all members entitled to vote, since a domestication is treated like a fundamental change to the company.
Step 3 — File the domestication paperwork.
File with Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) using the Articles of Conversion (filed together with new Florida Articles of Organization), $25 for the Articles of Conversion, plus the standard $125 Florida LLC formation fee (about $150 total).
Step 4 — Confirm your EIN and contracts carry over.
No new EIN is needed. Domestication is a continuation of the same legal entity, not a new company — the IRS treats your EIN as unchanged, though you should update your address on file with the IRS (Form 8822-B) once your Florida registered agent address is set. All existing contracts, bank accounts, licenses, and pending liabilities carry over automatically — Florida's conversion statute treats the domesticated LLC as the same entity that existed in the old state, not a new one stepping into its shoes.
Step 5 — Appoint a registered agent in your new state.
Florida calls this role a "Registered Agent" — required before or as part of the domestication filing.
Step 6 — Handle your old state's final obligations.
No. Florida doesn't require proof of formal withdrawal or dissolution from the LLC's prior state as part of the Articles of Conversion filing; that remains a separate step you handle under the old state's own law, typically by filing a certificate of conversion or withdrawal there once Florida confirms the domestication. You'll typically owe a final-year return to your old state covering the period before the domestication took effect, prorated to the conversion date — confirm the exact filing requirement with that state's tax agency, since this varies based on where your prior state was.
Step 7 — Update your tax and compliance calendar.
Florida's tax and annual-report obligations begin as soon as the domestication is filed and effective — since Florida has no state personal income tax, the main ongoing obligation is the $138.75 annual report due each year between January 1 and May 1.
Step 8 — Watch for Florida-specific domestication traps.
The most common Florida-specific mistake is assuming the Articles of Conversion filing alone completes the move — Florida also requires filing new Florida Articles of Organization alongside it, and skipping that second document is a frequent rejection reason for first-time filers.
If LLC Attorney Does It for You
- Submit your LLC's current-state details at llcattorney.com — name, formation date, and member information.
- LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing, obtains your Certificate of Good Standing, and serves as your registered agent in Florida once the move is complete.
- Receive confirmation of your completed move, plus access to flat-fee attorney consultations (no retainer) for any old-state wind-down questions.
When Should You Talk to an Attorney About Moving Your LLC to Florida?
Talk to an attorney before domesticating your LLC to Florida if your operating agreement doesn't clearly address conversion approval and you have multiple members, if your business will continue operating in your old state and you need to sort out foreign-qualification timing, or if your old state has unusual final-tax-return requirements you want confirmed before you file.
What You Actually Get With LLC Attorney's Florida Domestication Service
The part of Florida LLC domestication that trips people up isn't the conversion filing itself — it's remembering that Florida requires new Articles of Organization alongside it, and sorting out what's still owed to your old state. LLC Attorney handles both correctly from the start.
- LLC domestication to Florida, starting at $149.
- Certificate of Good Standing retrieval, filing prep, and registered agent service all handled in one order.
- Old-state withdrawal and final-tax-obligation guidance specific to your prior state — not a generic multi-state template.
- Access to professionally trained Business Success Advisors at no charge, plus flat-fee attorney consultations (no retainer) for move-specific questions.
Moving your LLC's legal home to Florida is straightforward once both required filings are in hand — LLC Attorney makes sure nothing gets missed on either end of the move.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Florida's Revised LLC Act (Fla. Stat. §605.1054) includes a statutory domestication provision, so an out-of-state LLC can become a Florida LLC directly while retaining its original formation date.
Yes. Domesticating to Florida preserves your LLC's original formation date, EIN, and contracts — only the home state changes, since Florida's conversion statute treats it as a continuation of the same entity rather than a new one.
About $150 total — a $25 fee for the Articles of Conversion plus Florida's standard $125 LLC formation fee, since both documents are filed together.
No. Your EIN stays the same — domestication continues the same legal entity rather than creating a new one. Update your address with the IRS via Form 8822-B once your Florida registered agent is set.
Florida doesn't require proof of withdrawal from your old state as part of its own filing, but you'll typically still need to file a certificate of conversion or withdrawal in your prior state to close out your obligations there once Florida's domestication is confirmed.
Florida's obligations begin as soon as the domestication is effective. Since Florida has no state income tax, the main ongoing requirement is the $138.75 annual report due January 1–May 1 each year.
Follow your operating agreement's approval threshold for a conversion if it has one; absent that, Florida law defaults to requiring all voting members' approval, since a domestication is treated as a fundamental change to the company.
About 2-3 business days when filed online via Sunbiz, or roughly 1-2 weeks by mail. The Certificate of Good Standing from your old state is often the slower step in practice — request it early.
Yes. LLC Attorney handles the domestication filing for LLCs moving to Florida, starting at $149.