To file an LLC or Corporation in Florida, you need to follow specific steps and prepare certain documents. Here’s a guide for each:

1. **Choose a Name**:

  - The name must include "Limited Liability Company" or abbreviations like "LLC" or "L.L.C."

  - Check the Florida Division of Corporations website to ensure the name is available.

2. **Designate a Registered Agent**:

  - The registered agent must be a Florida resident or a business entity authorized to conduct business in Florida.

3. **File Articles of Organization**:

  - Complete and submit the Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) to the Florida Division of Corporations.

  - You can file online or by mail. The filing fee is typically around $125.

4. **Create an Operating Agreement**:

  - While not required, it's advisable to have an Operating Agreement to outline the management structure and operating procedures of the LLC.

5. **Obtain an EIN**:

  - You may need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS for tax purposes, especially if you plan to hire employees.

6. **Annual Report**:

  - File an annual report to maintain your LLC status, which is due by May 1 each year. The fee is around $138.75.

1. **Choose a Name**:

  - The name must include "Corporation," "Incorporated," or "Company," or abbreviations like "Corp." or "Inc."

  - Verify name availability through the Florida Division of Corporations.

2. **Designate a Registered Agent**:

  - Similar to LLCs, designate a registered agent in Florida.

3. **File Articles of Incorporation**:

  - Complete and submit the Articles of Incorporation (Form CR2E) to the Florida Division of Corporations.

  - Filing fees for corporations start at approximately $70.

4. **Create Corporate Bylaws**:

  - Draft bylaws to outline the management and operational procedures of the corporation.

5. **Obtain an EIN**:

  - Apply for an Employer Identification Number from the IRS.

6. **Annual Report**:

  - Corporations must also file an annual report by May 1 each year, with a fee of about $150.

- **Florida Division of Corporations**: This is the official state website where you can find forms, fees, and additional guidance.

- **Legal Assistance**: Consider consulting with a lawyer or a professional service to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.