The document required to form an LLC in Florida is called the Articles of Organization. The information required in the formation document varies by state. Florida's requirements include: Company name and principal office address.
Articles of incorporation to be filed with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (DOC) to form a Florida for-profit corporation, including a professional corporation. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.
Florida corporations must have one or more directors. Residence requirements. Directors do not have to be residents of Florida.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Florida. Florida law requires corporations to adopt bylaws.
How long does the process take? Florida incorporation processing times are typically 5-20 business days. If the filing is rejected it will add around a month to the process. Expedited documents must be hand-delivered to the Department of State and are processed in 1-2 business days.
To incorporate in Florida, you file Articles of Incorporation with the Florida Division of Corporations. Articles of Incorporation list basic information about your company, information the State needs in order to properly register and legally form your corporation.
For example, every corporation must appoint directors and corporate officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.).
In Florida, a corporation is only required to have at least one director, however you are permitted to have more. That same person may also be the only shareholder and officer.
A Corporate Seal is a hand-held “raised seal” that is used to imprint or emboss the corporate name, the year of formation, and the state of formation. Although this stamp is no longer required by law, many corporations choose to still use this, and Incnow® can provide a Corporate Seal.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Florida. Florida law requires corporations to adopt bylaws.