Closing a business is more than just ending operations — it’s a legal process that requires careful attention to financial, tax, and compliance obligations. At Roussos Law Group, we guide business owners through business dissolution in Florida with precision and care, ensuring every legal requirement is met and your personal and professional interests are protected.
Whether your company is winding down voluntarily or due to a dispute, we provide strategic legal counsel to help you close the chapter responsibly and minimize risk.
“Business dissolution” refers to the formal legal process of ending a company’s existence under Florida law. This process involves notifying the state, creditors, and other stakeholders that the business will no longer operate.
The governing laws depend on your entity type — primarily:
Dissolution can occur for several reasons, such as retirement, business restructuring, partner disputes, or financial difficulties. It is critical to properly file dissolution documents with the Florida Division of Corporations to prevent continued tax and legal obligations.
Properly dissolving your business protects you from future liability and ensures compliance with Florida law. Simply ceasing operations without legal closure can lead to tax penalties, lawsuits, or credit issues.
Effective dissolution helps you:
Whether your company is a single-member LLC or a multi-partner corporation, an attorney can ensure the dissolution process is handled correctly from start to finish.
At Roussos Law Group, we frequently assist clients with legal challenges that arise during the dissolution process, including:
Improper or incomplete dissolution can expose owners to unnecessary financial and legal consequences — even years later.
If you’re preparing to close your business, these steps can help ensure a clean and compliant process:
Following these steps under the guidance of a business attorney helps prevent future liability or reinstatement fees.
Yes. You must file Articles of Dissolution with the Florida Division of Corporations to officially terminate your entity and avoid ongoing obligations.
It depends on your operating or shareholder agreement. An attorney can help negotiate a resolution or pursue judicial dissolution if necessary.
You may continue to incur taxes, annual report fees, or legal liability even after closing your doors.
Yes, some entities can be reinstated by filing for reinstatement within a certain time frame and paying all outstanding fees.
Typically, Articles of Dissolution, final tax filings, and notice to creditors — your attorney can ensure everything is properly completed.
Our experienced attorneys are ready to guide you through every step with confidence.
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Yes. You must file Articles of Dissolution with the Florida Division of Corporations to officially terminate your entity and avoid ongoing obligations.
It depends on your operating or shareholder agreement. An attorney can help negotiate a resolution or pursue judicial dissolution if necessary.
You may continue to incur taxes, annual report fees, or legal liability even after closing your doors.
Yes, some entities can be reinstated by filing for reinstatement within a certain time frame and paying all outstanding fees.
Typically, Articles of Dissolution, final tax filings, and notice to creditors — your attorney can ensure everything is properly completed.
