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Change Name of LLC	Florida does not allow you to change your company’s legal name online or through your annual report. You must fill out a physical form and submit it by mail or in person 1. Verify Name Availability a. Make sure the new name includes a required designator at the end, such as “Limited Liability Company,” “LLC,” or “L.L.C.” 2. Download and Fill Out the Amendment Form a. Go to Florida Department of State LLC Forms Page and download the Amendment (PDF) packet. b. Fill out the Cover Letter with your contact information and payment selection. c. Fill out the Articles of Amendment form. You will need your LLC’s current name, its original filing date, and the exact new name you want to use. 3. Submit the Form and Pay the Fee a. The required state filing fee for a Florida LLC Amendment is $25.00. b. Make your check or money order payable to the Florida Department of State. c. Mail the completed packet and payment to the state’s processing center: Division of Corporations P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 d. Process takes 5 to 10 business days 4. Update Your Federal and Local Accounts [1] a. Once Sunbiz approves your name change (usually within 5 to 10 business days), you must notify other critical institutions: The IRS: You do not need a new EIN, but you must report the name change. If you file taxes as a partnership (Form 1065) or S-Corp (Form 1120-S), check the “Name Change” box on your next tax return. If you file as a single-member LLC, mail a notification letter to the IRS service center where you file your taxes. Florida Department of Revenue: Update your tax account records using the Florida Revenue Business Account Change Portal. Business Bank Account: Take your approved Articles of Amendment and a new corporate resolution to your bank to up
Change Name of Corporation	Florida does not allow corporations to change their corporate name online or via an annual report. It must be submitted through a physical document by mail or in person. 1. Verify Name Availability a. The new name must include a required corporate suffix at the end, such as “Corporation,” “Incorporated,” “Company,” “Corp.,” “Inc.,” or “Co.”. It cannot contain the word “Limited” or “Ltd.” unless it is a specific type of partnership. 2. Formally Adopt the Name Change a. Before filing with the state, your corporation must follow its internal bylaws to approve the change. Typically, the Board of Directors must vote on and pass a corporate resolution approving the new name. Shareholders may also need to vote to approve the amendment, depending on your bylaws. 3. Complete the Amendment Form a. Download the Profit Corporation Amendment (PDF) packet directly from the official Florida Department of State Corporation Forms Page. b. Complete the Cover Letter with your contact information. c. Fill out the Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation form. You will need to state the corporation’s current name, the date the original Articles of Incorporation were filed, and the exact new name. You must check a box on the form indicating whether the amendment was adopted by the directors, the shareholders, or both. 4. Submit the Documents and Pay the Fee a. The state filing fee for a Florida Corporation Amendment is $35.00. b. Make your check or money order payable to the Florida Department of State. Mail the packet and payment to the state’s processing center: Division of Corporations P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 5. Update External Accounts Once Sunbiz approves the name change (usually within 5 to 10 business days), you must update your business entities: The IRS: If your business is an S-Corp (Form 1120-S) or a C-Corp (Form 1120), you do not need a new EIN. Simply check the “Name Change” box on the first page of your next federal tax return. Florida Department of Revenue: Update your corporate tax account info using the Florida Revenue Business Account Change Portal. Corporate Bank Accounts: Take your approved Articles of Amendment and your signed corporate resolution to your bank to update the name on your corporate accounts.
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Registered Agent	Mandatory Address Requirements 1. Physical Street Address Only: The address must be a concrete, physical location in Florida (a storefront, office, or residential home). 2. No P.O. Boxes: You cannot use a P.O. Box or a virtual mailbox company that does not provide a physical, staffed desk. 3. Open During Business Hours: The office must be open and staffed during standard business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) to accept legal documents and lawsuits in person. Who Can Be Your Registered Agent? 1. An Individual: You (the business owner), a partner, an employee, a family member, or a friend can serve as the agent, provided they are over 18 years old and reside in Florida full-time. 2. A Registered Agent Service: If you do not live in Florida, use a home address for privacy, or travel often, you can hire a professional commercial registered agent company. These companies charge a yearly fee to provide a compliant physical address and instantly scan any legal notices to you. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]