Over the years, we’ve encountered many misconceptions about hiring a Florida LLC attorney for formation, including that you need to retain a lawyer to start a business. The truth is that you are not required to seek legal advice to establish an LLC. In fact, the enormous legal fees and time commitment could easily outweigh any potential benefits of hiring a Florida LLC attorney.
Below, we’ll dispel the most common misconceptions.
Misconception 1: You need a Florida attorney for formation.
State law does not require business owners to retain a Florida LLC attorney for formation. In fact, what you need is pretty limited. To form an LLC, you file a form called the Articles of Organization with the Florida Division of Corporations and submit a $125 fee.
The form itself isn’t particularly complicated either. You just need to provide:
- The name you want for your Florida LLC.
- The name and Florida street address of your LLC’s Florida registered agent.
- The address of your principal office.
- The names and addresses of each person authorized to manage or control your Florida LLC.
- The date you want your company to be formed.
While this process should be pretty quick, hiring an attorney could significantly slow the start-up process, especially with scheduling consultations and waiting for paperwork to be filed. Plus, many attorneys charge an average of $1000 for basic LLC formation, which isn’t ideal for businesses with limited start-up funds.
Thankfully, more cost-effective options exist, such as filing yourself or hiring a local expert (like Sunshine Corporate Filings®). Not sure where to begin? Check out our comprehensive guide to forming an LLC. Or, if you’d rather let a professional handle the paperwork, you can easily hire us for just $195 total.
Misconception 2: Hiring a Florida LLC attorney means you get a business expert.
Many lawyers who offer Florida LLC formation services are experts in other legal areas and simply use these relatively straightforward filings to pad out their offerings. Even if you hire an amazing business lawyer, it’s unlikely that the lawyer would personally prepare your filing. This kind of work is often given to paralegals, who may be less familiar with key Florida business filing details.
At Sunshine Corporate Filings, we’re experts in forming Florida LLCs and helping them grow. In fact, it’s all we do. 24/7. Hiring us means you get a team that understands the current business climate and knows how to navigate it successfully.
Misconception 3: A Florida LLC attorney will file my Articles of Organization and offer unlimited legal advice.
Hiring an attorney to complete and submit your Articles of Organization is not the same thing as hiring an attorney to advise you on business matters. If you need legal assistance or consultations beyond the scope of simple business formation, you’ll likely be charged upwards of $200 just to speak to an attorney.
When you hire us, our team of experts will personally file your paperwork, ensuring your formation process goes smoothly and quickly. Plus, we never charge additional fees to speak with our support staff. You can call and email us anytime!
Begin your Florida LLC journey with the best support team!
For just $195, you’ll get professional LLC filing and registered agent service from our team of Florida business experts. We also include:
- A secure online account
- Free LLC operating agreement
- Unlimited access to our library of business resources
- A 90-day trial of web & phone service
- Lifetime customer support