Florida LLC and Florida Corporation

Filed with the Florida Secretary of State Florida Department of State

Florida Corporation Names

The Florida Corporation name must include the word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Incorporated," "Corporation," "Company." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Florida Limited Liability Company (LLC) Names

The Florida Limited Liability Company (Florida LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company", "Limited Company," "LLC," "L.L.C.," "LC" or "L.C." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

Director Information:

Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - No provision.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person at least 18 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

Officers are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue must be listed in the articles.

Registered Agent

A corporation or LLC must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. Florida prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.

Corporate Records

Corporate records must be kept; however, they are not required to be stored at a specific location.