Resident Agent Services in Florida (FL)

ResidentAgent.com provides resident agent services for many businesses doing business in the State of Florida. The State of Florida requires that each business designate both a resident agent and office when creating a corporation or other legal entity in Florida . A resident agent works as the representative for receiving Service of Process served upon a company within the authority of any state where the company operates and performs business. Service of Process consists of any legal proceeding, legal notice or official government communication presented to the business entity. Another responsibility of a resident agent includes receiving official documents from the Secretary of State.

Our Corporate Specialists offer the highest level of quality service to all businesses under our care. If you have designated a resident agent who is not providing you with the best service needed to protect your business, you can effortlessly switch your resident agent to us by filling out our service request form at  www.residentagent.com.

If you don't have a resident agent or need to form a new legal entity call (800) 357-1500 or visit residentagent.com for more information.

Forming a Domestic LLC in the State of Florida
A domestic LLC is an entity that conducts business within the state where it was formed. When forming a domestic LLC in Florida, it is required to appoint a resident agent and registered office. It is required that the name of the newly formed LLC include the words "Limited Liability Company" or its abbreviations "L.L.C" or "LLC" respectively.  However, t he State of Florida does not reserve business names. Along with these guidelines, a company also needs to submit one signed original and one conformed copy of the Articles of Organization . The fees for these include: $25 for a Certificate of Designation of Resident Agent / Registered Office and Affidavit, $100 for the Articles of Organization, and optional $30 Certificate Fee.

Forming a Foreign LLC in the State of Florida
I f your company is incorporated in a different state but you would like to conduct business in Florida, it is required that you assign a resident agent and registered office in the State of Florida. The naming guidelines are the same as a domestic LLC. The documents that need to be submitted to the Secretary of State include a Certificate of Existence from the State under whose law the business was incorporated, one executed original and one conformed copy of the Application for Registration of Foreign Limited Liability Company for Authorization to Transact Business in Florida, and one signed original and one conformed copy of the Certificate of Designation of Resident Agent / Registered Office. There is a $25 filing fee for the designation of acceptance by a resident agent, a $100 filing fee for the application, and an optional $30 fee for certified copies of the Application with the Florida Department of State.

Forming a Domestic Corporation in the State of Florida
An important step in the process to form a domestic corporation in the State of Florida is to appoint a resident agent and registered office so they can receive Service of Process (SOP) on the entity's behalf. You are not required to reserve a name in Florida. It is necessary that the corporate name include either "corporation", "incorporation", "company", "corp.", "inc." or "co." in its title. The company will need to submit one signed original and one conformed copy of the Articles of Incorporation to the Secretary of State plus $35 for the filing fee with an additional $35 fee for the appointment and acceptance by the resident agent. If certified copies of the Articles of Incorporation are required, there is a fee of $8.75 plus $1 per page after eight pages to a maximum fee of $52.50.

Forming a Foreign Corporation in the State of Florida
Being a foreign corporation in the State of Florida means that your business is incorporated in another state, but you will be also doing business in Florida . The business name must contain the same words or an abbreviation indicating it is a corporation as is required of all corporations in Florida. The forms needed for submittal to the Florida Secretary of State include a Certificate of Existence from the State under whose law the corporation is integrated, one signed original and one conformed copy of the Application by Foreign Corporation for Authorization to Transact Business in Florida. Filing fees include $35 for the Application, $35 for the appointment of acceptance by Resident Agent and a $8.75 fee plus $1 per page after eight pages to a maximum of $52.50 if certified copies of the Application are required.
ResidentAgent.com provides services to businesses large or small through out the United States, including Florida.  Please call us today at (800) 357-1500 to place an order or to learn more about how we can help you with your Florida business.