1(1) 2A corporate name:5(a) 6Must contain the word “corporation,” “company,” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “Corp.,” or “Inc.,” or “Co.,” or the designation “Corp,” or “Inc,” or “Co,” as will clearly indicate that it is a corporation instead of a natural person, partnership, or other eligible entity.
57(b) 58May not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted in this chapter and its articles of incorporation.
85(c) 86May not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is connected with a state or federal government agency or a corporation or other entity chartered under the laws of the United States.
119(d) 120Must be distinguishable from the names of all other entities or filings that are on file with the department, except fictitious name registrations pursuant to s. 146865.09, 147general partnership registrations pursuant to s. 153620.8105, 154and limited liability partnership statements pursuant to s. 162620.9001 163which are organized, registered, or reserved under the laws of this state. A name that is different from the name of another entity or filing due to any of the following is not considered distinguishable:1981. 199A suffix.
2012. 202A definite or indefinite article.
2073. 208The word “and” and the symbol “&.”
2154. 216The singular, plural, or possessive form of a word.
2255. 226A punctuation mark or a symbol.
