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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title XXXVI
Business Organizations
Chapter 607
Corporations
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Section 607.0401, Florida Statutes 2001

607.0401  Corporate name.--A corporate name:

(1)  Must contain the word "corporation," "company," or "incorporated" or the abbreviation "corp.," "Inc.," or "Co.," or words or abbreviations of like import in language, as will clearly indicate that it is a corporation instead of a natural person or partnership;

(2)  May not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted in this act and its articles of incorporation;

(3)  May not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is connected with a state or federal government agency or a corporation chartered under the laws of the United States; and

(4)  Must be distinguishable from the names of all other entities or filings, except fictitious name registrations pursuant to s. 865.09, organized, registered, or reserved under the laws of this state, which names are on file with the Division of Corporations.

History.--s. 27, ch. 89-154; s. 7, ch. 93-281.