Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Florida.
The following activities are explicitly carved out by statute. On their own, they do not require a foreign LLC to register in Florida.
Florida's Revised Limited Liability Company Act, codified at Chapter 605, lists activities at Section 605.0905 ('Activities not constituting transacting business'). Section 605.0902 is the corresponding registration requirement (which 605.0905 cross-references). IMPORTANT QUIRK: subsection (3) carves IN ownership of income-producing real or tangible personal property as transacting business, similar to HI, MN, ND, OK, SC, WV. The previous citation to Section 605.0901 was incorrect (605.0901 is 'Governing law,' not safe harbors).
A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.
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Answer 3 questions to find out if your LLC needs to register in other states.
See the form, fee, and step-by-step process for changing your registered agent in Florida.
Statute-cited guide to the civil penalty, back fees, and court access if you operate in Florida without a certificate of authority.
Learn what counts as “doing business” and which activities trigger the foreign qualification requirement.
This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Florida Secretary of State before filing.