This form is required to be filed with the Florida Division of Corporations of the Department of State for all businesses using a fictitious name.
This form is required to be filed with the Florida Division of Corporations of the Department of State for all businesses using a fictitious name.
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How long are fictitious name registrations and renewals valid? Both are valid for 5 years and expire on December 31st of the final year. If you fail to file the renewal, your registration will expire.
In the U.S., a DBA lets the public know who the real owner of a business is. The DBA is also called a fictitious business name or assumed business name. It got its origins as a form of consumer protection, so dishonest business owners couldn't try to avoid legal trouble by operating under a different name.
How long is the fictitious name registration valid? It is valid for 5 years and expires on December 31st of the final year. You can renew your fictitious name online or by mail (PDF).
DBA stands for ?doing business as.? In Florida, a DBA is also known as a fictitious name. A DBA allows you to operate your business under a different name than your own name (in the case of a sole proprietorship) or the registered name of your business.
The FBN Statement expires five years from the date of filing, unless it is abandoned sooner. You must re-file every 5 years, paying the current fees, even if there are no changes.
How long is the fictitious name registration valid? It is valid for 5 years and expires on December 31st of the final year. You can renew your fictitious name online or by mail (PDF).
(a) A fictitious name registered under this section shall be valid for a period beginning on the date of registration or reregistration and expiring on December 31 of the 5th calendar year thereafter, counting the period from registration or reregistration through December 31 of the year of registration or