Setting up a Business
When it comes to opening a business in Florida the first thing it comes to mind is what type of entity should I form.
You could use one of the following formation vehicles:
Fictitious Name
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Corporation
Partnership
Fictitious Name
A Fictitious Name Registration is required of individuals who do business under any name other than either their legal personal name or a properly registered corporate name, partnership, trademark, service mark or limited liability company. The purpose of Chapter 865.09, Florida Statutes, known as the Fictitious Name Act, is to ensure a public record of the identity of a fictitious name owner. Registration under this act does not reserve or protect a fictitious name against use by another party, nor does it provide rights to the use of a trade name, trademark, service mark or corporate name. The...
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