FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
Attached is a form to register an out-of-state limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership to transact business in state of
Florida.
Pursuant to s. 620.1902(2), F.S., a foreign limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership shall deliver a certificate of
existence or a record of similar import signed by the Department of State or other official having custody of the entity’s publicly filed
records in the state or other jurisdiction under whose law the foreign limited partnership or limited liability limited partnership is
organized, dated not more than 90 days prior to the delivery of the application.
Pursuant to Chapter 620, Florida Statutes, every legal or commercial business entity listed as a general partner on the attached
application must have an active registration or filing on file with the Florida Department of State before the application can be
processed by this office. Should you need the form and instructions to properly register a non-individual general partner, please call
(850) 245-6051.
The fee to file the application is $1,000 ($965 filing fee and $35 registered agent designation fee). A certified copy or certificate of
status may be requested at the time of filing. An additional $52.50 is due for each certified copy requested and an additional $8.75 is
due for each certificate of status requested. Please send one check for the total amount due made payable to the Florida Department of
State.
Please include a cover letter containing your telephone number, return address and certification requirements, or complete the attached
cover letter.
Important Information About the Requirement to File an Annual Report
All Foreign Limited Partnerships or Limited Liability Limited Partnerships must file an Annual Report yearly to maintain “active”
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status. The first report is due in the year following formation. The report must be filed electronically online between January 1
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May 1
. The fee for the annual report is $500. After May 1
a $400 late fee is added to the annual report filing fee. “Annual Report
Reminder Notices” are sent to the e-mail address you provide us when you submit this document for filing. To file only time after
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January 1
, go to our website at There is no provision to waive the late fee. Be sure to file before May 1
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STREET ADDRESS:
MAILING ADDRESS:
Registration Section
Registration Section
Division of Corporations
Division of Corporations
Clifton Building
P. O. Box 6327
2661 Executive Center Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32314
Tallahassee, FL 32301
For further information, you may contact the Registration Section at (850) 245-6051.
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