S Corp Status For Llc In Florida
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To apply for an S-Corp election, you must file a Form 2553 Election by a Small Business Corporation. The same form can be used by Florida corporations and Florida LLCs. The Form 2553 requires you to enter an EIN for your company. If you have not applied for an EIN, you must do so.
Now that you know what an S corp is and its requirements, follow these five steps to form your business as an S corp in Florida. Step 1: Choose a Business Name. Step 2: Articles of Incorporation. Step 3: Apply for a Business License. Step 4: Obtain EIN. Step 5: Complete and Submit IRS Form 2553.
If previously registered, you must provide a copy of the IRS Notice of Acceptance as an S corporation or provide a copy of the first page of the federal form 1120-S. You can submit your status change request online.
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.
Filing an S Corp in Florida Step 1: Choose a Name. Use the Florida Department of State to find a business name that's not being used by another entity. Step 2: File your Articles of Incorporation. Step 3: Apply for a Business License. Step 4: Get Your EIN. Step 5: Submit the Form.
If previously registered, you must provide a copy of the IRS Notice of Acceptance as an S corporation or provide a copy of the first page of the federal form 1120-S. You can submit your status change request online.
As a minimum, keep these points in mind as you select a company name: The name cannot be the same as another corporation or LLC on file with the State of Florida. The name should not be confusingly similar to that of an existing corporation or LLC, i.e., the name should be distinguishable.
