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Corporations
A corporation is an independent legal entity that exists separately from the people who own, control and manage it.
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Published on 7/20/2020
Limited Liability Companies
A limited liability company (LLC) is similar to, but different from a corporation. Like a corporation, it offers limited personal liability. However...
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Published on 7/20/2020
Partnerships
A partnership exists when two or more persons co-own a business and share in the profits and losses of the business. Read more »
Published on 7/20/2020
Fictitious Name Registration
A fictitious name, also known as a “doing business as” or “dba” name, is a name that is different from your personal name if doing business...
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Published on 7/20/2020
Trademarks or Service Marks
A trademark or service mark is important to a business that is trying to protect a name, design, slogan or any combination thereof. Read more »
Published on 7/20/2020
Annual Reports
An annual report is a required report that is used to update or confirm the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations’ records.
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Published on 7/20/2020
Info Services
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Corporations serves as the State of Florida’s official business entity index.
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Published on 7/20/2020