FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
Attached are the instructions to register a foreign limited liability company to transact business in Florida. The requirements are as
follows:
Pursuant to s. 605.0902, Florida Statutes, the attached application must be completed in its entirety.
The foreign limited liability company must submit certificate of existence, no more than 90 days old, duly authenticated by the
official having custody of records in the jurisdiction under the law of which it is organized. If the certificate is in a foreign
language, a translation of the certificate under oath of the translator must be submitted.
The name of a limited liability company must be distinguishable on the records of the Florida Department of State. If the name of
your limited liability company is not distinguishable on our records, you must adopt an alternative name to use in the state of
Florida.
The name of a limited liability company in the state of Florida must contain the words “Limited Liability Company,” The
abbreviation “L.L.C.,” or the designationLLC.
A preliminary search for name availability can be made on the Internet through the Division’s records at www.sunbiz.org.
Preliminary name searches and name reservations are no longer available from the Division of Corporations. You are
responsible for any name infringement that may result from your name selection.
The fees to register are as follows:
$ 100.00 Filing Fee for Application
$ 25.00 Designation of Registered Agent
$ 30.00 Certified Copy (optional)
$ 5.00 Certificate of Status (optional)
Important Information About the Requirement to File an Annual Report
All Foreign Limited Liability Companies 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 $138.75. 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 any 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
.
A letter of acknowledgment will be issued free of charge upon registration. Please submit one check made payable to the Florida
Department of State for the total amount of the filing fee and any optional certificate or copy.
A COVER letter should be submitted along with the application, certificate, and check. The mailing address and courier address
are noted below.
Any further inquiries concerning this matter should be directed to the Registration Section by calling (850) 245-6051.
MAILING ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
Division of Corporations Division of Corporations
Registration Section Registration Section
P.O. Box 6327 Clifton Building
Tallahassee, FL 32314 2661 Executive Center Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32301
CR2E027 (9/15)
COVER LETTER
TO: Registration Section
Division of Corporations
SUBJECT:
Name of Limited Liability Company
The enclosed "Application by Foreign Limited Liability Company for Authorization to Transact Business in Florida," Certificate of
Existence, and check are submitted to register the above referenced foreign limited liability company to transact business in Florida..
Please return all correspondence concerning this matter to the following:
Name of 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 Daytime Telephone Number
MAILING ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
Division of Corporations Division of Corporations
Registration Section Registration Section
P.O. Box 6327 Clifton Building
Tallahassee, FL 32314 2661 Executive Center Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Enclosed is a check for the following amount:
$125.00 Filing Fee $130.00 Filing Fee & $155.00 Filing Fee & $160.00 Filing Fee, Certificate
Certificate of Status Certified Copy of Status & Certified Copy
APPLICATION BY FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS
IN FLORIDA
IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 605.0902, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED TO REGISTER A FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
1.
(Name of Foreign Limited Liability Company; must include “Limited Liability Company,” ”L.L.C.,” or “LLC.”)
(If name unavailable, enter alternate name adopted for the purpose of transacting business in Florida. The alternate name must include “Limited
Liability Company,” “L.L.C,” or “LLC.”)
2. 3.
(Jurisdiction under the law of which foreign limited liability (FEI number, if applicable)
company is organized)
4.
(Date first transacted business in Florida, if prior to registration.)
(See sections 605.0904 & 605.0905, F.S. to determine penalty liability)
5.
(Street Address of Principal Office)
6.
(Mailing Address)
7. Name and street address of Florida registered agent: (P.O. Box NOT acceptable)
Name:
Office Address:
, Florida
(City) (Zip code)
Registered agent’s acceptance:
Having been named as registered agent and to accept service of process for the above stated limited liability company at the place
d
esignated in this application, I hereby accept the appointment as registered agent and agree to act in this capacity. I further agree
to complywith 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.
(Registered agent’s signature)
8. The name, title or capacity and address of the person(s) who has/have authority to manage is/are:
9. Attached is a certificate of existence, no more than 90 days old, duly authenticated by the official having custody of records in the
jurisdiction under the law of which it is organized. (If the certificate is in a foreign language, a translation of the certificate under oath
of the translator must be submitted)
Signature of an authorized person
This document is executed in accordance with section 605.0203 (1) (b), Florida Statutes. I am aware that any 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.
Typed or printed name of signee