What is needed to get a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Firm license other than the application, fees, and having a CPA owner?

All firms, with the exception of Sole Proprietors, are required to register with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). Sole Proprietors using a fictitious name are also required to register their fictitious name with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).

s. 473.309, F.S.
Florida Department of State – Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)

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