Form CR2E018 Renewal Application for a Foreign Name Registration for Foreign Profit Corporation - Florida

What Is Form CR2E018?

This is a legal form that was released by the Florida Department of State (Secretary of State) - a government authority operating within Florida. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form CR2E018?
A: Form CR2E018 is the application form to renew a foreign name registration for a foreign profit corporation in the state of Florida.

Q: What is a foreign name registration?
A: A foreign name registration is a requirement for a foreign profit corporation to conduct business under a name other than its legal name in Florida.

Q: Who needs to use Form CR2E018?
A: Foreign profit corporations that have previously registered a name in Florida and need to renew it.

Q: How do I complete Form CR2E018?
A: You need to provide the corporation's name, its state or country of incorporation, and the date of initial registration in Florida. You also need to include the renewal fee.

Q: Are there any deadlines for renewing a foreign name registration?
A: Yes, the renewal application must be filed before the end of the corporation's fiscal year. The fiscal year end date can be found on the corporation's annual report.

Q: What happens if I fail to renew the foreign name registration?
A: If you fail to renew the registration, the name will become available for others to use and you may lose the legal protection associated with it.

Q: Can I change the registered name on Form CR2E018?
A: No, the renewal application is only for maintaining the existing registered name. If you want to change the name, you need to file a separate application for a name change.