What are the requirements for incorporating a for-profit corporation in the State of Florida?
The name of the corporation must include a corporate suffix such as Corporation, Corp., Incorporated, Inc., Company, or Co. A Professional Association must contain the word "chartered" or "professional association" or "P.A.".
Articles of Organization must be typewritten or printed legibly in the English language, and forwarded to the Division along with the filing fee.
What is the filing fee for Florida for-profit corporations?
The filing fee is $35. The fee for designation of registered agent is $35. Certified copies are available at a cost of $8.75, plus $1 per page for each page over 8, not to exceed a maximum of $52.50. A Certificate of Status may be obtained for an additional charge of $8.75. All fees are payable to Florida Department of State.
What are the requirements for incorporating a non-profit corporation?
The name of the corporation must include the word "corporation", "incorporated" or an abbreviation of the suffix. The name may not contain the word "company" or its abbreviation "Co.".
Articles of Organization must be typewritten or printed legibly in the English language, and forwarded to the Division along with the filing fee.
What is the filing fee for Florida non-profit corporations?
The filing fee is $35. The fee for designation of registered agent is $35. Certified copies are available at a cost of $8.75, plus $1 per page for each page over 8, not to exceed a maximum of $52.50. A Certificate of Status may be obtained for an additional charge of $8.75. All fees are payable to Florida Department of State.
What are the requirements for forming a limited liability company in Florida?
The name of the limited liability company must end with the words "limited liability company" or "limited company" or their abbreviation "L.L.C.", "L.C.", "LLC" OR "LC". The word "limited" may be abbreviated as "Ltd." and the word "company" as "Co.".
Articles of Organization must be typewritten or printed legibly in the English language, and forwarded to the Division along with the filing fee and a cover letter containing your name, address and daytime telephone number.
What is the filing fee for limited liability companies?
The filing fee is $100. The fee for designation of registered agent is $25. Certified copies are available at a cost of $30. A Certificate of Status may be obtained for an additional cost of $5. A letter of acknowledgement will be issued free of charge upon registration. All fees should be submitted in one check made payable to the Florida Department of State.
The foregoing summary is provided for information purposes only and is not to be considered legal or business advice. The information may not be complete, accurate or applicable for any particular situation and should not be relied upon.
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