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New Free Ebooks About Formation of Legal Entities in Florida
James W. Martin, P.A.

My NEW FREE ebook “How To Form a Florida LLC or Limited Liability Company: A Guide for Lawyers” is now available on my website. It is also available as a paperback on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and as an ebook on Apple Books, Google Books, Google Play Books, Barnes and Noble Nook, and Amazon…

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How to Name a Business Legally
James W. Martin

Every business needs a name. To tell customers what it is. To differentiate it from competition. And to identify it legally. Just like every person needs a name.

And, just like naming a person, naming a business takes time, thought, effort, and communication. You can’t just go register a domain name on Go Daddy and be done with it. Well, you can, but be ready to suffer the consequences.

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All Florida Entities Must File an Annual Report
James W. Martin

The Florida Annual Report (formerly known as the Florida Uniform Business Report) is the annual report that most Florida corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies (LLC) must file with the Florida Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State in order to remain an active legal entity. The form must be filed no later…

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Who Can Be a Registered Agent of a Florida Corporation?
James W. Martin

Florida law requires that every Florida corporation have a registered agent and a registered office. The registered agent’s name and the registered office appear on the annual report that the corporation must file by May 1 of each year with the Florida Division of Corporations in the Florida Department of State. The question is, “Who…

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What Does It Mean When an Entity Is Dissolved?
James W. Martin

Dissolution is a term indicating that an entity’s legal existence is coming to an end. This can occur in a number of ways. The most common is when the shareholders of a Florida corporation, members of a Florida LLC, or partners of a Florida partnership mutually agree to dissolve the entity by filing documents with…

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