How Do I Inform the IRS of My Florida Business’s Name Change?
Objective: Entities: Additional Information: After changing your business’s name, you will need to contact the various agencies that the entity is registered with, such as the IRS, to inform them of this name change. You can update the IRS and obtain an EIN verification letter …
How to File Your 2024 Annual Report
Updated: January 3, 2024 Objective: To file a Florida business entity’s annual report by the deadline of May 1st, 2024, in order to avoid late fees or having the company administratively dissolved by the State. Entities: Limited Liability Companies Limited Liability Partnerships and Limited Liability …
How To Get a Certificate of Status to Prove Your Florida Entity Is in Good Standing
Obtaining a Certificate of Status in Florida for Businesses and Fictitious Names Objective: Entities: Additional Information: In Florida, a Certificate of Status is an official document confirming that a business entity is in “good standing” with the State of Florida. It can be obtained as …
How to Find Your Florida Business Entity’s Document Number
Objective: To find a Florida business entity’s document number. Entities: Limited Liability Companies Limited Liability Partnerships Non-Profits Corporations Benefit Corporations Additional Information: Your Florida business entity’s document number is the 6- or 12-digit number assigned by the Department of State’s Division of Corporations during its …
How Do I Dissolve a Florida Corporation?
Objective: To dissolve a corporation formed in the State of Florida. Entities: C Corporations S Corporations Additional Information: In Florida, the process to dissolve a corporation depends on whether the company has commenced doing business and issued its shares. Procedure: Corporations that have not started …
How to Form or Qualify a Florida Corporation
Forming a corporation in Florida is a simple process, whether you already have a business or are just starting out. Our guide will walk you through those steps, as well as what to do if your corporation is based in another state and wants to …
How to Maintain Independent Contractor Status
The line between employees and independent contractors can sometimes be hard to determine if you don’t know what to look for. Employee misclassification comes with severe consequences, such as fines and back payments. Our guide will walk you through the best practices that companies can …