Florida Statutes Title XXXVI. Business Organizations § 617.1506. Corporate name of foreign corporation

(a) May add the word “corporation” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “corp.” or “inc.” or words of like import, which clearly indicate that it is a corporation instead of a natural person or partnership or other business entity; however, the name of a foreign corporation may not contain the word “company” or the abbreviation “co.”; or

(b) May use an alternate name to transact business in this state if its real name is unavailable. Any alternate corporate name adopted for use in this state must be cross-referenced to the real corporate name in the records of the Division of Corporations. If the real corporate name of the corporation becomes available in this state or if the corporation chooses to change its alternate name, a copy of the resolution of its board of directors, changing or withdrawing the alternate name and executed as required by s. 617.01201, must be delivered for filing.

(a) Any corporate name of a corporation for profit incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state.

(b) The alternate name of another foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state.

(c) The corporate name of a not-for-profit corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state.

(d) The names of all other entities or filings, except fictitious name registrations pursuant to s. 865.09, organized, or registered under the laws of this state, that are on file with the Division of Corporations.