Cost to Start a Nonprofit in Florida (2026): Formation Costs & Yearly Fees

Q: Does a Florida nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$61.25 (annual). Non-Profit Annual Report $61.25 (no $400 late fee for nonprofits).

Florida nonprofit fee table

Item	Fee	How often	Status
Articles of Incorporation (non-profit)$35 filing + $35 registered agent designation; optional certified copy $8.75, certificate of status $8.75.	$70	One time	verified source
State nonprofit reportDue: January 1 – May 1	$61.25 (annual)	annual	verified source
Charity registrationFlorida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS)Exemption: < $50,000 contributions: small-charity filing, no fee	Required; fee tiered by revenue	annual	verified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023	$275 / $600	One time	verified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990	No IRS fee	Yearly	verified source
Registered agent	$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid	Yearly	typical market range

Charity registration fee tiers (contributions in prior fiscal year (new orgs: proposed budget))

<5000$10
5000-99999$75
100000-199999$125
200000-499999$200
500000-999999$300
1000000-9999999$350
>=10000000$400

Florida nonprofit cost calculator

1About your nonprofit

State you'll incorporate in Expected yearly revenue Donations, grants and other income. This decides Form 1023-EZ vs 1023, which Form 990 you file, and tiered charity fees. We'll ask the public for donations (most states then require charity registration)

More options

Use a paid registered agent (typical $100–150/yr; a director with an in-state address can usually serve for free)

2Your formation costs

Florida nonprofit cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Florida?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Florida come to about $345–$420 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $61.25–$136.25 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Florida?

$70 (Articles of Incorporation (non-profit)). $35 filing + $35 registered agent designation; optional certified copy $8.75, certificate of status $8.75.

Does Florida require charity registration?

Required; fee tiered by revenue. Fee tiers in § 496.405, F.S. Since July 1, 2024, orgs with < $50,000 contributions that use no paid solicitors/consultants/co-venturers file a Small Charitable Organization form with no fee. Late fee $25/month.

Does a Florida nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$61.25 (annual). Non-Profit Annual Report $61.25 (no $400 late fee for nonprofits).

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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