To form a limited partnership, a certificate must be filed with which entity?

To form a limited partnership in Florida, the required certificate must be filed with the Department of State. This department is responsible for the registration and maintenance of business entities in the state, including partnerships. The filing process ensures that the limited partnership is officially recognized and can operate legally within Florida.

The certificate of limited partnership must include specific information, such as the name of the partnership, the name and address of the general partner, and any other required details as outlined in Florida statutes. This filing serves as a public record, which not only assists in protecting the interests of the partners involved but also informs the public and potential creditors about the nature of the partnership and its operations.

While the Secretary of State is often confused with the Department of State, in Florida, it is explicitly the Department of State that handles these filings. The Attorney General and Business Regulatory Agency do not have purview over the formation of limited partnerships in this context, as their roles are more focused on legal compliance and regulation rather than business entity formation.