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HB 955

Principal Offices of Limited Liability Companies and Corporations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Hodgers

HB 955 adjusts Florida's requirements for principal office locations and registered agents for LLCs and corporations, potentially affecting business formation rules and compliance costs.

Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 955

Legislative bill overview

HB 955 modifies Florida's requirements for where limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations must maintain their principal offices. The bill appears to adjust the registered agent provisions and physical office location mandates that currently apply to these business entities under Florida law. This is an early-stage bill that has just been filed and referred to multiple committees for review.

Why is this important

Where businesses must legally maintain their principal offices affects business formation costs, regulatory compliance burdens, and Florida's competitiveness for attracting corporate registrations. Changes to these requirements could impact thousands of small businesses, professional service firms, and corporations operating in Florida, potentially reducing administrative overhead or conversely imposing new location requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and compliance burden – Whether stricter physical office requirements would disadvantage remote-first companies or virtual business models increasingly common post-pandemic
  • Registered agent rules – Clarification of who qualifies as a registered agent and whether this expands or restricts current options (professional agents vs. in-state residents)
  • Competitive positioning – How changes compare to other states' laws; Florida competes with Delaware and other states for business registrations, and overly restrictive requirements could drive formations elsewhere

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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