Florida Business Entity Search

12,607,155 Florida entities indexed from the Florida Sunbiz. Free public search.

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How to search Florida business entities

Every business that operates legally in Florida files a public record with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. That record names the entity, identifies its registered agent for service of process, and tracks every formal filing through dissolution. Those records are open to anyone — that is the legal definition of a public registry.

Corporate.AI is a free, structured front door to Florida's public business filings. We mirror the state's data, normalize it against records from 49 other jurisdictions, and add the cross-state intelligence (shared officers, shared registered agents, NAICS sector classification, beneficial-ownership signals) that a single-state portal cannot provide. Use the search above to look up any Florida entity by name, by primary filing number, or by officer.

For absolute freshness — same-day filings, formal certificates of good standing, certified document copies — you should also have the Florida Sunbiz portal bookmarked. We link directly to it from this page.

About the Florida Sunbiz

The Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations is the office of record for every business entity formally registered in Florida. They maintain the public registry, accept new filings, and issue certificates of good standing. Corporate.AI mirrors and normalizes this data alongside records from 49 other jurisdictions.

Domestic LLC filing fee
~$125
Domestic Corp filing fee
~$70

Florida's Sunbiz is one of the largest free public business databases in the United States, indexing every entity filing since 1997.

Florida business entity search FAQ

How do I search Florida business entities?▶

Use the search box above to query Corporate.AI for any Florida-registered LLC, corporation, nonprofit, or partnership. You can also search directly at the Florida Sunbiz's public registry portal. Corporate.AI consolidates Florida entity records with cross-state filings (foreign registrations, officer overlap, registered-agent networks) so a single search returns more context than the state portal alone.

Is Florida business entity search free?▶

Yes. Public Florida business filings are open records. Corporate.AI never charges to look up an entity, its registered agent, officers, or filing history. The Florida Sunbiz also offers free public search; premium services (certified copies, certificates of good standing) typically cost $125 or more depending on document type.

What information is included in a Florida entity search?▶

Each Florida entity record on Corporate.AI includes the registered legal name, entity type (LLC, Corporation, LP, Nonprofit), formation date, current status, primary filing number assigned by the Florida Sunbiz, registered agent (when published), officer roster (when published), and full filing history. We also surface entities that share officers, registered agents, or NAICS sector classifications across all 50 states.

How do I get a Florida certificate of good standing?▶

A certificate of good standing (sometimes called a certificate of existence or status certificate) must be issued by the Florida Sunbiz directly — Corporate.AI does not issue official certificates. You can typically request one online from the Florida Sunbiz for $31–$50 with same-day or 24-hour turnaround. The certificate confirms the entity is in good standing as of the issuance date.

How do I look up a registered agent in Florida?▶

Every Florida business entity is required to designate a registered agent — a person or company authorized to receive service of process at a Florida street address. Corporate.AI's registered-agent index lets you reverse-search: given an agent name, see every Florida entity that has designated them. This pattern is useful for due diligence, beneficial-ownership analysis, and competitive research. The Florida Sunbiz's portal supports forward lookup (entity → agent) but typically not reverse lookup.

What's the difference between an LLC and a corporation in Florida?▶

A Florida LLC (limited liability company) is the most common entity type for small businesses — it offers liability protection with pass-through taxation and minimal corporate formalities. A Florida corporation (typically a C-corp or S-corp) is owned by shareholders, governed by a board, and is the standard vehicle for raising outside investment. Formation fees are similar — $125 for an LLC vs $70 for a corporation in Florida as of 2026 — but the tax, governance, and capital-raising profiles differ significantly.

How recent is the Florida business data on Corporate.AI?▶

Florida entity records on Corporate.AI are refreshed from the Florida Sunbiz's public feed on the cadence the state publishes — daily, weekly, or monthly depending on jurisdiction. Each entity page displays a "last refreshed" timestamp so you can verify how recent the underlying record is. For absolute freshness, cross-check against the Florida Sunbiz's live portal (linked above) before relying on a record for legal or contractual purposes.

Can I download Florida business entity data?▶

Yes. Corporate.AI's REST API and MCP server expose Florida entity records in machine-readable form for licensed use cases — KYC/AML programs, sales prospecting, journalism, academic research. Bulk downloads of the Florida Sunbiz's underlying data are typically available directly from the state, sometimes free and sometimes for a fee. See our /api page for licensing terms.