FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
Attached is a form to file a Florida limited partnership or limited liability limited
partnership pursuant to section 620.1201, Florida Statutes. Section 620.1204, Florida
Statutes, requires the certificate of limited partnership to be signed by all general
partners.
Pursuant to Chapter 620, Florida Statutes, every legal or commercial business entity
listed as a general partner on the attached certificate of limited partnership must have an
active registration or filing on file with the Florida Department of State before the
enclosed document 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 certificate of limited partnership 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.
Important Information About the Requirement to File an Annual Report
All Florida 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 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
.
Please include a cover letter containing your telephone number, return address and
certification requirements, or complete the attached cover letter.
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.
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