Does Florida Allow Series LLCs?
No. Florida does not currently permit series LLCs. However, Fla. Stat. §§ 605.2101-605.2802 authorizes series LLC formation effective July 1, 2026. Until that date, Florida allows only standard single-entity LLCs under Fla. Stat. §§ 605.0201-605.0213. A series LLC enables a single LLC to establish separate cells with independent assets and liabilities—a structure unavailable in Florida today.
Current Florida LLC Options
Florida allows standard LLCs with one or more members. You must file Articles of Organization with a $125 filing fee and designate a registered agent with a Florida street address under Fla. Stat. § 605.0213. Foreign owners are permitted.
Professional LLCs (PLLCs) are available for licensed professions under Fla. Stat. ch. 621, including attorneys, CPAs, architects, engineers, physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and chiropractors.
Asset Protection Today
Standard Florida LLCs receive charging order protection under Fla. Stat. § 605.0503, which limits creditor remedies to a charging order rather than forced asset seizure. This shields operating assets from member-level judgments.
If you need multiple liability compartments now, establish separate LLCs. Each requires its own Articles of Organization ($125 per entity) and registered agent. This approach provides independent liability protection but increases compliance costs.
Series LLCs Arrive July 1, 2026
Florida's new series LLC statute will permit a master LLC to establish protected series with separate assets, liabilities, and management. This eliminates the need for multiple entity filings while maintaining compartmentalized protection—ideal for real estate portfolios, investment funds, and multi-project ventures.
Planning Ahead
If your business strategy depends on series LLC flexibility, mark July 1, 2026 on your calendar. You may restructure or consolidate multiple entities into a single series LLC at that point. Until then, multiple separate LLCs remain your only option for compartmentalized liability protection.
For current formation needs, consult a Florida business attorney to determine whether a standard LLC, Professional LLC, or multi-entity structure best serves your business goals.
This is general information, not legal advice.