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Corporate Filings

At-a-glance grid of information required on documents to be registered with the Division of Corporations.

Florida Profit Corp.
(850) 245-6052
Foreign Profit Corp.
(850) 245-6052
Florida Not for Profit Corp.
(850) 245-6052
Foreign Not for Profit Corp.
(850) 245-6052
Florida Limited Partnership
(850) 245-6051
Foreign Limited Partnership
(850) 245-6051
Florida Limited Liability Company
(850) 245-6051
Foreign Limited Liability Company
(850) 245-6051
Partnership Registration
(850) 245-6051
Sole Proprietorship/
Fictitious Name
(850) 245-6058
Distinguishable Name (checked for distinguishability on records of Div. of Corp.)
Registered Name (not checked for distinguishability)
Street Address of Principal Office/Mailing Address
Shares Authorized to be Issued
Registered Agent Name and Address
Incorporator’s Name and Address

Effective Date if Different from File Date

Purpose for which Entity is Organized

Manner in which Directors are to be Elected/ Appointed

Period of Duration or Date of Dissolution
Name(s), Address(es), Title(s) of Manager(s)/ Member(s)
Authorized Signature
Appropriate Filing Fee
Name and Address of Each General Partner
Names and Addresses of All General Partners or Agent for Partner Name List
Federal Employer Identification Number*
Jurisdiction of Formation (State or Country)
Names and Addresses of Officers and Directors
Date of Organization or Incorporation
Date First Transacted Business in Florida
Fictitious Name Registration
Certificate of Status/Existence from Domicile State
Filing of Annual Report Yearly with Department of State

*Upon Qualification or on Annual Report


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