Which term is prohibited in an LLC name?

• A. Company
• B. Chartered
• C. Professional Association
• D. P.A.

Answer: (A)

In Florida, an LLC name must clearly show its legal form and avoid words that could mislead the public about what kind of entity it is. The term “Company” is prohibited because it can imply a corporate-style business, which could misrepresent the actual form of an LLC. Names must include "Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." so the entity’s structure is unmistakable. Other terms like Chartered, Professional Association, or P.A. refer to different entity types or professional designations and aren’t the prohibited form in this context, but they signal a separate category of business structure.