Information about setting up new company

General partnership (includes LLP)

• A PARTNERSHIP is an association of two or more persons to carry on a business for profit as co-owners.

  A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP is an association of two or more partners, each as a general partner with full status of unlimited personal liability and managerial control.

The name of the general partnership

• The name of the limited liability company, which must end with the words "limited liability company" or "limited company" or their abbreviation "L.L.C.", "L.C.", "LLC" or "LC". (The word "limited" may be abbreviated as "Ltd." and the word "company" may be abbreviated as "Co".)

Any legal or commercial business entity listed as a General Partner on the Certificate of partnership must have an active registration or filing with the Division.

Failure to file will result in revocation of authority to transact business. Partnership registration documents submitted to the Division must bear original signatures. Photocopied documents bearing original signatures are acceptable, however, photocopied signatures are not. Documents must be typewritten or printed legibly in the English language.

• Partnership Registration Statement containing the following information :
• • The name of the Partnership.
  • The state or county of formation.
  • The Federal Employer Identification number.
  • The street address of the chief executive office.
  • The street address of the principal office in Florida, if applicable
  • In accordance with s. 620.8105(1)(c)(1 & 2), Florida Statutes, required partner information must be provided in one of the following options. Attach a list of the names and mailing addresses of ALL partners and Florida Registration Numbers, if other than individuals, OR provide the name and street address of the agent in Florida who shall maintain a list of the names and addresses of all partners.
  • The name and Florida street address of the Florida Agent. If other than an individual, provide the Florida registration number of the entity.
  • The typed or printed names of two partners and their signatures, attesting under penalties of perjury that the facts stated in the document are true. The date signed.

• Filling Fees :
• • Filing Fee $50.00
  • Certified Copy (OPTIONAL) $52.50
  • Certificate of Status (OPTIONAL) $8.75