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Can You Form a Florida LLC Without a U.S. Address or SSN?
Yes to both. Florida does not require you to have a U.S. address to form an LLC, and it does not ask for a Social Security Number anywhere on the formation filing. You will also not need an SSN to obtain an EIN afterwards. The single Florida-based ...
Can Non-U.S. Residents Form a Florida LLC?
Yes. Florida law imposes no citizenship, residency, visa, or immigration requirement on the people who form or own a limited liability company. A non-U.S. resident can form a Florida LLC, own it outright, and manage it from abroad. The one ...
How to File Your Florida LLC Annual Report
Every Florida LLC must file an annual report with the Department of State between January 1 and May 1 each year. The filing fee is $138.75, and it is filed online through Sunbiz. Missing the deadline triggers a $400 late fee that cannot be waived, ...
Do Foreign-Owned LLCs Pay U.S. Taxes?
Yes — foreign owned LLC taxes are real, but they are narrower than most international founders fear. A Florida LLC owned by a non-U.S. person generally owes U.S. federal income tax only on income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business, ...
Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Florida LLC?
No. Florida does not require a lawyer to file a Florida LLC. The state's official filing system allows business owners to submit their Articles of Organization directly without legal representation. That said, there is an important difference between ...
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Understanding Effective Dates in LLC Formation
EFFECTIVE DATES LLC The effective date is the date your Florida LLC legally comes into existence. It is not always the date you file. Florida lets you set an effective date up to 5 business days before filing, or up to 90 days after filing, and that ...
Basic Information About Operating Agreements
Introduction If you are seeking a business structure with personal protection but less formality, forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a great option. Regardless of your business structure, certain paperwork, like an operating agreement, is ...
Florida Registered Agent FAQs
These answers apply to Florida limited liability companies and are based on the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act, Chapter 605, Florida Statutes. 1. Who can be a Florida registered agent? Reference: § 605.0113(1)(b) A registered agent for ...
Florida Registered Agent Requirements and Responsibilities
Every Florida LLC must designate and continuously maintain a registered agent and a registered office in Florida. The agent receives legal process on the company's behalf and forwards it to you. Failing to maintain one does not dissolve your company, ...
Registering Your Fictitious Name in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide
What is a Fictitious Name? A fictitious name (also known as a "doing business as" or DBA) is any name your business operates under that's different from your legal name. Registering a fictitious name under Florida Statute 865.09 informs the public ...