Florida LLC » General

How Long will it Take to Form my Company?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:27:00 +0000

Every state is different in their processing times, but follow this link to see the approximate filing times, both standard and expedited, for your state.

NOTE: All filing times shown are in addition to mailing time, which varies depending on the level of mailing speed selected for your order.

Under what Circumstances am I Required to Change my Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:26:35 +0000

If you already have an EIN, and the organization or ownership of your business changes, you may need to apply for a new number. Some of the circumstances under which a new number is required are as follows:

* An existing business is purchased or inherited by an individual who will operate it as a sole proprietorship.
* A sole proprietorship changes to an LLC, corporation, or partnership.
* A partnership changes to an LLC, corporation, or sole proprietorship.
* A corporation changes to an LLC, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
* An LLC changes to a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
* An individual owner dies, and the estate takes over the business.

When Will I Know if the Name I have Chosen for my Corporation or LLC has been Accepted?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:26:04 +0000

Although we perform a name search for your company before we file it with the state, the company name is not official until it has been accepted and filed by the state. We cannot recommend making any business or financial decisions based upon the company name until it has officially been accepted and filed by the state.

If your first name choice does not appear to be available, we will automatically proceed to the second name choice. If neither is available, we will contact you to for further instructions. The alternate name is not a required field; if you are not certain that the alternate name will be acceptable to you then please leave that field blank.

If I Order the Electronic Obtainment of my Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN/Tax ID Number), when will I Receive it?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:25:35 +0000

Due to the fact that the EIN is filed with the IRS in the name of the company, we have to wait until the state officially forms your company and we receive the official filed documents from the state in order to electronically obtain your EIN. Once we have received your documents from the state we will immediately obtain your EIN electronically and forward everything to you, ASAP.

Are Non-U.S. Residents Allowed to Own a Corporation or LLC?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:25:15 +0000

There are no citizenship or residence requirements for ownership of a C Corporation or an LLC. The S Corporation however does not allow nonresident aliens to be shareholders (owner), but any US citizen or resident alien may be a shareholder (owner). You would, of course, require an in state street address for the state to forward official legal and tax correspondence including service of process, known as the registered agent address, but neither residency nor citizenship is required for ownership of a C Corporation or an LLC.

How do I get Started?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:24:53 +0000

All you need to do to get started is fill out our easy online order form, which collects all of the necessary information, and only takes a few minutes.

Do I Need to Sign Anything?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:24:29 +0000

Each state has different requirements. Some states require your signature on the Registered Agent acceptance form and some do not. If the formation of your company will require your signature we will sign on your behalf, as your authorized representative.

What is a Registered Agent and do I Need One?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:24:02 +0000

Almost every state requires a corporation or an LLC to have a Registered Agent (sometimes called a resident agent, statutory agent, or agent for service of process). The Registered Agent address is the address that will be used by the state for any official legal and tax correspondence. The Registered Agent address must be a physical, in-state street address; P.O. Boxes are not acceptable. If needed, IncFile can provide you with a Registered Agent for only $99.00 per year, and any official legal and tax correspondence from the state will be forwarded to your billing/shipping address.

NOTE: If you require us to provide a registered agent, the address cannot be used as a general business/mail forwarding address. Only official legal and tax correspondence from the state will be forwarded, and any other mailings to the registered agent may result in additional charges.

Where is IncFile Located?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:23:39 +0000

IncFile is owned and operated by IncFile.com, LLC and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Our address is:

IncFile.com, LLC
14027 Memorial Drive, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77079

What do I Need to do After I Place my Order?

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:23:09 +0000

Once your order is placed we will immediately begin processing the formation of your company. If additional information is required we will contact you for the necessary information. We handle your formation from beginning to end and make sure that your formation is filed quickly and correctly.