Terms Used In Florida Statutes 425.28

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • articles of incorporation: as used in this chapter shall be deemed to include the articles of conversion of a converted corporation. See Florida Statutes 425.17
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
The Department of State shall charge and collect for:

(1) Filing articles of incorporation, $17.50;
(2) Filing articles of amendment, $8.75;
(3) Filing articles of consolidation or merger, $8.75;
(4) Filing articles of conversion, $8.75;
(5) Filing certificate of election to dissolve, $8.75;
(6) Filing articles of dissolution, $8.75;
(7) Filing certificate of change of principal office, $3.50;
(8) Filing certified copy of charter or articles of incorporation of foreign corporation pursuant to s. 425.27, $17.50.