Which word must appear in the name of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Florida?

• A. Chartered
• B. Incorporated
• C. Company
• D. Limited

Answer: (A)

In Florida, an LLC’s name must clearly show it’s a limited liability entity. The law requires the name to include the words “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviation “L.L.C.” at the end. This means you can spell out the full designation or simply append the abbreviation to satisfy the rule. The word “Limited” is part of that required phrase, but you’re not limited to spelling out the whole thing if you choose the abbreviation. The other terms listed aren’t the standard designation used to identify an LLC in Florida: “Chartered” isn’t a typical LLC marker, “Incorporated” is associated with corporations, and “Company” by itself isn’t the mandated identifier for an LLC. Always ensure the chosen name is distinguishable from existing names and complies with these naming rules.