Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

The name of the foreign limited liability company to be filed. The name of the foreign limited liability company must be distinguishable on the records of the Department of State and end with the words “limited liability company,” the abbreviation “L.L.C.” or the designation “LLC”. (The word “limited” may be abbreviated as “Ltd.” and the word “company” may be abbreviated as “Co.”) If the name is not distinguishable on the records of the Florida Department of State, the limited liability company must adopt an alternate name for use in the state of Florida and submit a signed copy of the consent or resolution of its managers or managing members adopting the alternate name.

» The jurisdiction under the law of which the foreign limited liability company is organized

» The Federal Employer Identification (FEI) number, if applicable

» The date of organization

» Duration: The year the limited liability company will cease to exist or “perpetual”

» Date first transacted business in Florida, if prior to registration

» Street address of principal office

» If the limited liability company is to be managed by one or more managers, a statement that the limited liability company is a manager-managed company.

» The names and usual business addresses of the managing members or managers

» The nature of business or purpose to be conducted or promoted in Florida

» Attach a separate Certificate of Designation of Registered Agent/ Registered Office containing:

» The application must be executed by one member or an authorized representative of a member.