Articles of Organization in Florida
Articles of organization are the formation document filed with the Florida Division of Corporations to create a limited liability company (LLC). This filing establishes the LLC as a separate legal entity with liability protection for its members under Florida's Revised LLC Act (Chapter 605).
Required Contents
Florida articles of organization must include the LLC's name (which must include "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or "L.L.C."), the principal office address, the registered agent's name and Florida street address, and whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed. Unlike articles of incorporation for corporations, LLC articles are minimal; most governance details are contained in the operating agreement.
Filing and Maintenance
Articles are filed through Sunbiz.org with a combined fee of $125. The LLC must file an annual report by May 1 ($138.75) and maintain a registered agent in Florida at all times. Failure to file the annual report triggers administrative dissolution, which can be cured by filing the delinquent report and paying a late fee within the reinstatement period.
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Barnes Walker forms Florida LLCs and drafts operating agreements for businesses throughout Southwest Florida. Contact us for entity formation guidance.
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