LLC Registration Florida

LLC Registration

This filing creates a Florida Limited Liability Company.

Included in our filing service:

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:: All orders are filed in 1 business day, no extra fee

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:: Filing of Articles of Organization

:: Transmittal of approved articles via email

:: 1 hour "Business Tax Webinar", to learn federal and state tax implications and requirements for your business

:: Custom LLC Operating Agreement

:: Consultation and business documents for life

:: "File-It-Yourself Tax ID" - ready in 10 minutes

:: Step by step email updates

:: Online "More Information" information database

:: Customer Support

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:: NO MAILING FEES

DO YOU NEED A REGISTERED AGENT:

Florida requires that an individual, or service company, be responsible for receiving important legal and tax documents on behalf of the LLC.
This service is provided by an "agent" of the LLC who is "registered" within Florida, thus the term "Registered Agent."
Registered agent is simply a person or service company that is designated to receive documentation on behalf of the LLC.
Any member or manager of the LLC can act as Registered Agent for the LLC. If registering a single member LLC, this mameber can act as regestered agent for the LLC if he or she resides within the state of Florida.
An outside company can also act as registered agent for the LLC. Our affiliate Opus Virtual Offices provides registered agent services. For more information you can access their website by clicking on this link: Opus Servises

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WHY WE ARE BETTER THAN OUR COMPETITORS:

:: We provide complete service and meet all state requirements.

:: We ONLY handle Florida company registrations.

:: We work with the state to make corrections and updates.

:: We do not charge you for services or documents which are not required by Florida Department of Corporations such as Statement of Organizer, Banking Resolution, LLC Kit, etc.

:: We file every order with the state in 1 business day, vs. our competitors who will charge you extra.

:: We provide fast free email delivery of your approved paperwork 1 business day after the state has processed your request vs. our competitors who may charge you for that service and also charge you for mailing your documents.

:: We provide lowest cost for this service.

:: We keep you updated via email or through our customer service.

:: We provide you with Free "File-It-Yourself" EIN / Federal Tax ID service.

:: The cost that you see at the top of our application is the final cost for the service.

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LLC ADVANTAGES:

A limited liability company (LLC) has many advantages as a form of business entity:

Pass-through taxation - under the default tax classification, profits taxed at the member level, not at the LLC level (i.e., no double taxation).
Limited liability - the owners of the LLC, called "members," are protected from liability for acts and debts of the LLC.
With "check-the-box" taxation, an LLC can elect to be taxed as a sole proprietor, partnership, S-corp or corporation, providing much flexibility.
Can be set up with just one natural person involved or, in some states, one owner which may be an entity itself.
No requirement of an annual general meeting for shareholders.
No loss of power to a board of directors (although an operating agreement may provide for centralization of management power in a board or similar body).
LLCs are enduring legal business entities, with lives that extend beyond the illness or even death of their owners, thus avoiding problematic business termination or sole proprietor death.
Much less administrative paperwork and recordkeeping.
Membership interests of LLCs can be assigned, and the economic benefits of those interests can be separated and assigned, providing the assignee with the economic benefits of distributions of profits/losses (like a partnership), without transferring the title to the membership interest.

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LLC ADVANTAGES OVER A C-CORPORATION:

An LLC enjoys many of the same advantages of a “C” corporation (a standard business corporation so called because it is taxed under subsection C of the Internal Revenue Code), as well as retaining many of the characteristics of unincorporated entities such as partnerships and sole proprietorships. Like a “C” corporation, the LLC offers its members limited liability (a member is generally only liable up to the amount contributed to the LLC), and like a partnership, the LLC’s earnings are not subject to an entity level of tax (only one level of tax imposes directly to the member), whereas, a “C” corporation imposes a double level of tax (entity level and shareholder level) on distributable income.

Generally the LLC entity form should always be used over the “C” corporation form, unless the entity is anticipating an initial public offering.

Like the shareholders of a “C” corporation, the owners/members of an LLC are generally not liable for the debts of the business beyond the extent of their investment. The owners can operate the business with the security of knowing that their personal assets are protected from the entity's creditors. There are exceptions, such as an instance when an individual member personally guarantees the debts or liabilities incurred by the LLC.

Unlike a “C” corporation, an LLC is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. This can provide a number of important benefits to the owners. Partnership earnings are not subject to an entity-level federal income tax; instead, they “flow-through” to the owners, in proportion to the owners' respective interests in profits, and are reported on the owners' individual tax returns (one level of tax). Thus, earnings of an LLC are taxed only once.

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LLC ADVANTAGES OVER A S-CORPORATION:

LLCs and “S” corporations are similar in many ways. From a tax perspective, both are treated as pass-through entities (no double taxation). Both entities provide limited liability to the owners of the business.

The LLC offers far more flexibility than an “S” corporation. In order to be considered an “S” corporation, a company must meet the following requirements:

The entity must not have more than 100 shareholders
Shareholders must be U.S. citizens or residents, and must be natural persons, so corporate shareholders, partnerships, and multi-member LLCs are excluded
The entity must have only one class of stock
Profits and losses must be allocated to shareholders proportionately to each one's interest in the company
Corporate formalities must be followed

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LLC DISADVANTAGES:

While a limited liability company (LLC) offers many advantages over other forms of business entity, there are also some disadvantages. Some of the drawbacks to selecting an LLC over another entity are:

Earnings of most members of an LLC are generally subject to self-employment tax. By contrast, earnings of an S corporation, after paying a reasonable salary to the shareholders working in the business, can be passed through as distributions of profits and are not subject to self-employment taxes.
Since an LLC is considered a partnership for Federal income tax purposes, if 50% or more of the capital and profit interests are sold or exchanged within a 12-month period, the LLC will terminate for federal tax purposes.
If more than 35% of losses can be allocated to nonmanagers, the limited liability company may lose its ability to use the cash method of accounting.
A limited liability company which is treated as a partnership cannot take advantage of incentive stock options, engage in tax-free reorganizations, or issue Section 1244 stock.
There is a lack of uniformity among limited liability company statutes. Businesses that operate in more than one state may not receive consistent treatment.
In order to be treated as a partnership, an LLC must have at least two members. An S corporation can have one shareholder. Although all states allow single member LLCs, the business is not permitted to elect partnership classification for federal tax purposes. The business files Schedule C as a sole proprietor unless it elects to file as a corporation.
Some states do not tax partnerships but do tax limited liability companies.
Minority discounts for estate planning purposes may be lower in a limited liability company than a corporation. Since LLCs are easier to dissolve, there is greater access to the business assets. Some experts believe that limited liability company discounts may only be 15% compared to 25% to 40% for a closely-held corporation.

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DO YOU NEED A REGISTERED AGENT:

Florida requires that an individual, or service company, be responsible for receiving important legal and tax documents on behalf of the LLC.

This service is provided by an "agent" of the LLC who is "registered" within Florida, thus the term "Registered Agent."

Registered agent is simply a person or service company that is designated to receive documentation on behalf of the LLC.

Any member or manager of the LLC can act as Registered Agent for the LLC. If registering a single member LLC, this mameber can act as regestered agent for the LLC if he or she resides within the state of Florida.

An outside company can also act as registered agent for the LLC. Our affiliate Opus Virtual Offices provides registered agent services. For more information you can access their website by clicking on this link: Opus Servises.

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WHAT ARE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION:

In order to form a limited liability company, articles of organization of a limited liability company must be executed and filed with the Department of State by one or more members or authorized representatives of the limited liability company. The articles of organization shall set forth the following and additional information as required:

1. The name of the limited liability company.

2. The mailing address and the street address of the principal office of the limited liability company.

3. The mailing address and the street address of the principal office of the limited liability company

The articles of organization are executed by at least one member or the authorized representative of a member.

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CORPORATION / FOR-PROFIT & NON-PROFIT

How long until you receive your documents:

:: Within 24 hours you will receive an email confirmation of your payment.

:: Your paperwork will be filed in 1 business day. We will send you an email confirmation with a tracking number.

:: Currently the state processes corporate filings within 4 business days. We will email you your finalized Articles of Incorporation as a PDF attachment, within 1 business day after the state has processed your request. Use that document for any legal reason, to prove the active status and legality of your corporation. With it you can open a business bank account, apply for licenses and permits, workman's comp, etc.

CORP ADVANTAGES:

There are many advantages to incorporating your business. Liability protection of your personal assets is one of the primary reasons why a small business will form a corporation. Incorporating helps to separate your personal assets from that of your business. A corporation is a legal entity that exists separately from its owners or shareholders. Typically, shareholders are not liable for the debts and obligations of the corporation or from any litigation where the corporation is the defendant. In a partnership or sole proprietorship, the creditors can go after the owner's personal assets if the company assets are not enough to settle a claim.

1) A Florida corporation will have an unlimited life.

2) Incorporations have limited liability protection for shareholders.

3) Shares are transferable.

4) Check with a CPA in Florida, because you may be able to reduce taxes.

RESTRICTIONS TO A CORPORATE NAME:

There are restrictions on the words that a Corporation can contain. However, most of the restrictions are in place to ensure that your Corporation name does not mislead the general public or imply that the business is a different type of entity than it actually is. For example, you cannot make your Corp. name "Acme LLC" if you have not filed the necessary documents with your Secretary of State to legally form an LLC. Likewise, you cannot include "DBA" in your Corp. name if you haven't yet filed the documents to legally form a DBA.

DBA / FICTITIOUS NAME

How long until you receive your documents:

:: Within 24 hours you will receive an email confirmation of your payment.

:: Within 1 business day we will place a legal publication with your DBA county and send you an email confirmation.

:: Your paperwork will be filed 1 business day after we receive confirmation from the legal publisher for your county. We will send you an email confirmation with a tracking number.

:: We will email you proof of publication with the county, upon request.

:: Within 1-2 business days after publication we will email you your final registration document as a PDF attachment. Use this document for any legal reason, to prove the active status and legality of your Fictitious Name. With it you can open a business bank account, apply for licenses and permits, etc.

:: Your complete filing takes about 1 week, depending on your county.

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