FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
Attached is a form to register an out-of-state limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership to transact business in state of
Florida.
Pursuant to s. 620.1902(2), F.S., a foreign limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership shall deliver a certificate of
existence or a record of similar import signed by the Department of State or other official having custody of the entity’s publicly filed
records in the state or other jurisdiction under whose law the foreign limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership is
organized, dated not more than 90 days prior to the delivery of the application.
Pursuant to Chapter 620, Florida Statutes, every legal or commercial business entity listed as a general partner on the attached
application must have an active registration or filing on file with the Florida Department of State before the application can be
processed by this office. Should you need the form and instructions to properly register a non-individual general partner, please call
(850) 245-6051.
The fee to file the application is $1,000 ($965 filing fee and $35 registered agent designation fee). A certified copy or certificate of
status may be requested at the time of filing. An additional $52.50 is due for each certified copy requested and an additional $8.75 is
due for each certificate of status requested. Please send one check for the total amount due made payable to the Florida Department of
State.
Please include a cover letter containing your telephone number, return address and certification requirements, or complete the attached
cover letter.
Important Information About the Requirement to File an Annual Report
All Foreign Limited Partnerships or Limited Liability Limited Partnerships must file an Annual Report yearly to maintain “active”
status. The first report is due in the year following formation. The report must be filed electronically online between January 1
st
and
May 1
st
. The fee for the annual report is $500. After May 1
st
a $400 late fee is added to the annual report filing fee. “Annual Report
Reminder Notices” are sent to the e-mail address you provide us when you submit this document for filing. To file only time after
January 1
st
, go to our website at www.sunbiz.org. There is no provision to waive the late fee. Be sure to file before May 1
st
.
STREET ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS:
Registration Section Registration Section
Division of Corporations Division of Corporations
Clifton Building P. O. Box 6327
2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32314
Tallahassee, FL 32301
For further information, you may contact the Registration Section at (850) 245-6051.
CR2E056 (12/11)
COVER LETTER
TO: Registration Section
Division of Corporations
SUBJECT:
Name of Foreign Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Limited Partnership
The enclosed application, certificate of status and fees are submitted to register a foreign limited partnership or limited liability limited
partnership to transact business in Florida.
Please return all correspondence concerning this matter to:
Contact Person
Firm/Company
Address
City, State and Zip Code
E-mail address: (to be used for future annual report notification)
For further information concerning this matter, please call:
at ( )
Name of Contact Person Area Code and Daytime Telephone Number
Enclosed is a check for the following amount:
$1,000.00 Filing Fees $1,008.75 Filing Fees $1,052.50 Filing Fees $1,061.25 Filing Fee,
($965 Filing Fee and and Certificate of and Certified Copy Certified Copy, and
$35 Registered Agent Status Certificate of Status
Fee)
STREET ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS:
Registration Section Registration Section
Division of Corporations Division of Corporations
Clifton Building P. O. Box 6327
2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32314
Tallahassee, FL 32301
APPLICATION BY FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OR
LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN FLORIDA
1.
(Name of Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Limited Partnership, which must include suffix)
Acceptable Limited Partnership suffixes: Limited Partnership, Limited, L.P., LP, or Ltd.
Acceptable Limited Liability Limited Partnership suffixes: Limited Liability Limited Partnership, L.L.L.P. or LLLP.
If name unavailable, name under which the limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership proposes to register to transact
business in Florida; must contain acceptable suffix.
2. 3.
State or Country of Formation Date of Formation
4. Federal Employer Identification Number:
5. Name of Registered Agent for Service of Process and Florida Street Address:
6. I hereby accept the appointment as registered agent and agree to act in this capacity. I further agree to comply with the provisions
of all statutes relative to the proper and complete performance of my duties, and I am familiar with and accept the obligations of
my position as registered agent.
Signature of Registered Agent
7. Principal Office: 8. Mailing Address:
9. If limited partnership is a limited liability limited partnership, check box .
10. Name, principal office address, and mailing address of each general partner:
Name of General Partner: Name of General Partner:
Street Address: Street Address:
Mailing Address: Mailing Address:
Name of General Partner: Name of General Partner:
Street Address: Street Address:
Mailing Address: Mailing Address:
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Name of General Partner: Name of General Partner:
Street Address: Street Address:
Mailing Address: Mailing Address:
11. Effective date, if other than the date of filing: .
(Effective date cannot be prior to nor more than 90 days after the date this document is filed by the Florida Department of State.)
12. Attached is a certificate of existence duly authenticated, not more than 90 days prior to the delivery of this application to the
Florida Department of State, by the Secretary of State or other official having custody of the entity’s records in the jurisdiction under
the law of which it is organized.
Signed this day of ,20
.
Signature of a general partner
The individual signing this document affirm that the facts stated herein are true and the individual is aware that false information
submitted in a document to the Department of State constitutes a third degree felony as provided for in s.817.155, F.S.
Filing Fees: $1,000.00 ($965 Filing Fee and $35 Registered Agent Fee)
Certified Copy (optional): $52.50
Certificate of Status (optional): $8.75
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