Matters we handle
- Choosing between an LLC, corporation, and other structures
- Filing articles of organization or incorporation
- Operating agreements for single-member and multi-member LLCs
- Bylaws and shareholder agreements
- Buy-sell, deadlock, drag-along, and tag-along provisions
- Bringing in investors and new owners
- Protected series LLCs and multi-entity structures
- Conversions, mergers, and reorganizations
Florida law at a glance
- Florida LLCs are formed by filing articles of organization with the Division of Corporations (Chapter 605, Florida Statutes). Corporations file articles of incorporation (Chapter 607).
- Florida does not require an LLC to file its operating agreement with the state, but without one, the default rules in Chapter 605 govern decisions, distributions, and exits.
- Every Florida LLC and corporation must keep a registered agent and file an annual report with the Division of Corporations between January 1 and May 1 each year. A late fee applies after May 1.
- Tax treatment, such as an S corporation election, is a separate decision from the choice of entity and is usually made together with the company’s accountant.
General information about Florida law, not legal advice about your situation. Deadlines and requirements depend on the facts and the documents involved.
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