FAQ
What is a Certificate of Status?
A Certificate of Status is an official document that confirms a company is registered and
authorized to operate in Florida. It shows that the business follows all state requirements
and includes its legal name, formation details, and current standing. The document carries
the seal of the Florida Secretary of State.
You may be asked for a Certificate of Status when you want to show lenders or agencies that your company is in good standing. It is commonly used to support applications for financing, keeping business licenses active, setting up or updating bank accounts for your company, or meeting tax and regulatory requirements.
You may be asked for a Certificate of Status when you want to show lenders or agencies that your company is in good standing. It is commonly used to support applications for financing, keeping business licenses active, setting up or updating bank accounts for your company, or meeting tax and regulatory requirements.
What is a Federal and State Labor Law Posters?
Federal and State Labor Law Posters is a notice that employers must display where all staff can see it. It lets
workers know their rights and protections under state and federal employment laws.
Businesses with at least one employee are required to have these posters.
For federal contractors and subcontractors, the poster also explains rights under the National Labor Relations Act. This includes the ability to join or form a union, negotiate collectively, and take part in other protected activities. It also gives examples of actions that are not allowed by employers or unions and provides contact information for the National Labor Relations Board, the agency in charge of enforcing these rules.
For federal contractors and subcontractors, the poster also explains rights under the National Labor Relations Act. This includes the ability to join or form a union, negotiate collectively, and take part in other protected activities. It also gives examples of actions that are not allowed by employers or unions and provides contact information for the National Labor Relations Board, the agency in charge of enforcing these rules.
Who needs to display a Federal and State Labor Law Posters?
Any federal contractor or subcontractor with one or more employees is required to put up
the employee notice in a visible location within their offices or workplaces. The poster
should be easy for employees to see and is typically placed alongside other job-related
notices. For additional details, you can visit the U.S. Department of Labor website at
DOL.gov.
Why is it important to display a Federal and State Labor Law Posters?
Federal law requires all businesses with at least one employee to have a current Federal and State Labor Law Posters visible in the workplace. Not following these posting rules can result in serious
consequences, including fines that may exceed $7,000 for each violation and the risk of
legal action. Keeping the poster up to date helps ensure your business stays compliant and
avoids penalties.
What is an EIN?
An EIN, or Employer Identification Number, is a special nine-digit code assigned by the IRS
to every registered business. It helps the government track your business for tax purposes
and is needed whenever you interact officially as a business.
Why might you need an EIN?
Your business will need an EIN if you plan to bring on employees, handle taxes, apply for
business funding, or open official financial accounts in your company’s name.
About Annual Report Filings:
Every business in Florida must file an annual report each year to stay active with the
Department of State. This report updates the State with your company’s current
information and confirms the details they already have on file. Filing is mandatory even if
there are no changes, and it does not function as a financial statement.
Submitting the report late can result in a $400 penalty. Failing to file by the deadline may lead to your business being dissolved or losing its active status. If that happens, additional fees could be required to restore your business to good standing.
Submitting the report late can result in a $400 penalty. Failing to file by the deadline may lead to your business being dissolved or losing its active status. If that happens, additional fees could be required to restore your business to good standing.
What is a Fictitious Name?
fictitious name, often called a DBA (doing business as), is a business name that is
different from your name if you operate as a sole proprietor. If your business is a
corporation, LLC, or other legal entity, a DBA is a name that is different from the official
registered name of your company.
Why publish a Fictitious Name Notice?
Florida law requires businesses to make their registered name public by publishing it at
least once in a local newspaper where the business is based. This is called a Fictitious
Name Notice.
Publishing this notice is separate from registering your DBA with Sunbiz. If the notice isn’t published, the business and its owners may lose the right to bring legal claims or take certain actions in Florida until the requirement is met.
Publishing this notice is separate from registering your DBA with Sunbiz. If the notice isn’t published, the business and its owners may lose the right to bring legal claims or take certain actions in Florida until the requirement is met.
Fictitious Name Renewals’ information:
A fictitious name registration lasts for five years. To keep it active, you must submit a
renewal before December 31 of the fifth year. If you are filing online, the Department of
Corporations must receive it by December 24.
If the renewal is not submitted by the deadline, the registration will end, and once it has ended, the name cannot be renewed or reused.
If the renewal is not submitted by the deadline, the registration will end, and once it has ended, the name cannot be renewed or reused.
Why do we ask for your details?
We require your information to complete all necessary filings and registrations with the
state and IRS. Providing accurate details ensures we can handle your requests efficiently.
Your information is only used for the services you’ve engaged us for and will never be used
for unrelated purposes.
When will I receive my documents?
Most orders are processed the next business day. Electronic copies are typically sent within 3 business days to the email you provide. Physical mail, when requested, can take longer depending on postal delivery times.
Orders that include a Fictitious Name Notice may take an additional 3 to 4 weeks to be completed
Orders that include a Fictitious Name Notice may take an additional 3 to 4 weeks to be completed
Is Florida Corporate Filing Center a government office?
No. We are a privately owned company that helps people prepare and submit their
business filings. We don’t belong to any federal or state agency, including the IRS. Our
services are limited to assisting with paperwork and applications, and we are not a law
firm, accounting firm, or provider of legal or financial advice.
Refunds and Cancellations
We start preparing your filing as soon as we receive your order, so payments are normally
non-refundable once work has begun. If you reach out immediately after placing your order
and it hasn’t yet been processed, we’ll review your request and may cancel it. Any
approved refund will be issued minus the payment processor’s fees (up to $25).
Problems With What You Received
If the paperwork you get shows clear damage, contact us within a week of receiving it.
We’ll prepare and send out one replacement at no cost. After that, any additional copies
may require you to cover postage or handling fees.
I haven’t gotten my order — what should I do?
If your order was sent by email, check your junk or spam folders first. Still can’t find it?
Reach out to us right away so we can trace it or send a new copy. For mail deliveries, we’ll
review your tracking information and update you on its status. If the package truly hasn’t
arrived, we’ll replace it once at no charge. Additional replacement requests may involve
extra shipping or handling costs.