If you formed a traditional LLC, then yes. Dissolving a Florida LLC does not remove the records that are already on-file with various government agencies. However, if you have already formed your LLC and still want business privacy in Florida, you should dissolve your company and start over.
Regardless of the reasons for removing yourself or others from an LLC, the good news is that it can be done. The first step you need to take is to read through the Articles of Organization that you put together when the LLC was officially registered.
Steps to Dissolve a Florida Corporation File the Articles of Dissolution. “Wind Up” the Corporation. File a Notice of the Dissolution. File for Dissolution in Other States If Applicable. Wrap Up Any Other Outstanding Business Matters.
To officially dissolve the business, you'll file a dissolution document with the Division. To dissolve a Florida corporation or LLC, you need to file Articles of Dissolution. The Division accepts documents online, by mail, or in person at the Division's office in Tallahassee.
Similarly, dissolving an LLC entails a process. Step 1: Decide to close your business. Step 2: Notify creditors and settle debts. Step 3: File final tax returns and get tax clearance. Step 4: Notify licensing authorities. Step 5: File dissolution papers. Step 6: Close business bank account. Step 7: Distribute remaining assets.
When dissolving your LLC, you have the following options. You can do nothing and the State of Florida will administratively dissolve your entity if you do not file your annual report. If you would like to file a dissolution effective sooner, however, you can do so online by filing your Articles of Dissolution Online.
An “inact” or inactive status indicates that an LLC went through the administrative dissolution process and has been formally dissolved, so the name would be available for use.
Although Florida businesses aren't legally required to keep a certificate of status on hand, it can be useful and even necessary in certain situations. Some of these include: Selling a business. Expanding your business to another state through a Foreign Qualification.