I am using a Fictitious Name (Doing Business As), how do I register it with the State Of Florida?

If you are using a Fictitious Name, you must have that name registered with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations. Filing for a fictitious name is done through the Divisions of Corporations. Applications are available online at The Florida Division of Corporations Website.

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1. My business qualifies for an exemption, and I received my renewal notice; how do I renew?
2. I will be charging sales tax for my services. How to I obtain a Sales Tax Number?
3. How long does it take to get a Local Business Tax Receipt?
4. How much does a Local Business Tax Receipt cost?
5. I am using a Fictitious Name (Doing Business As), how do I register it with the State Of Florida?
6. Which one do I get first, The Wellington Local Business Tax Receipt or Palm Beach County Local Business Tax Receipt?
7. Does Wellington staff send the signed Palm Beach County application to their office for business owners?
8. Why do I need a Wellington Local Business Tax Receipt and a Palm Beach County Local Business Tax Receipt?
9. Is Wellington’s Local Business Tax Receipt all that I need?
10. How do I apply for an Exempt Local Business Tax Receipt?
11. If I have a Local Business Tax Receipt and move to a new location, change business name or ownership, do I need a new Local Business Tax Receipt?
12. How do I renew my Local Business Tax Receipt?
13. How do I apply for Wellington’s Local Business Tax Receipt?
14. Do I need more than one Local Business Tax Receipt?