Whether you are planning to form an LLC or start a Corporation, you will require a Business License also known as an Occupational License. Business license is a Florida state requirement and acquiring same will ensure you are able to operate your business with ease. It is important to note that without a proper license, the state of Florida can levy heavy penalties or fines and it might even lead to closure of your business.

How do you get a Florida company license? What are the requirements? What type of business licenses exist in this state? These are some of the questions that you will be confronted with. So, let’s get an insight into the nitty-gritty of business licensing in the state of Florida.

How to Obtain Florida State Business License

There are several counties in Florida where you might not require a license for conducting business but in a few others you will. Secondly, business license in Florida varies from industry to industry as specified by Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Tallahassee FL.

The fees and licensing requirements will be governed by type of business activities, the county or city your business is operating from, and specific state government laws.

How and where can you get your Florida company license from? The Florida state business license is issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation or the Tax Collector Department of the County, you propose to operate your business from.

Types of Business License in Florida

According to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, a business license in the state of Florida can be issued for 30 different industries. It is also important to note that the state of Florida requires a business or occupational license in almost 326 businesses and professions. There are certain businesses that will require license in Florida although in several other states they can operate without one. For example, epidemiologists and interior design firms require licensing in Florida but not in many other states.

Hence, it is important that you check beforehand whether your business requires a business license in Florida or not.

An important aspect of business licensing in the state of Florida is that there are different types of license required for sub categories. Let’s look at an example. If you have opted to be a vendor for alcoholic beverages then the license fee will be dependent on type of beverage, county or city sale (target audience), consumption on premise, and specialty licenses for special food service establishments. The fee can vary from as low as $28 to $1820. The form for acquiring such a business license in Florida would be form 6001 and 6020.

Some of the industry categories that require Florida state business license include Asbestos Contractors & Consultants, Kick Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts, Barbers, Certified Public Accounting, Cosmetology, Employee Leasing Companies, Landscape Architecture, Hotels & Restaurants, Timeshares, and Talent Agencies among others.

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Note: The review and processing of the license application form varies from one county to another but as a norm it can take anywhere between 5 to 14 business days for professional business license in Florida.

The Sunshine State of Florida is home to almost 405,000 small businesses that contribute to the overall bright economy of the state. There are nearly 1.8 million self-employed business owners as well and this is all because the state provides the best business climate in the Southeast. In fact, the Chief Executive magazine has named the state of Florida as the second-best state when it comes to starting a new business. Are you still in doubt that forming a company in Florida is your best choice?

It definitely is!

The 19th largest economy in the world and the 4th largest in the USA offers one of the best business policy climates in the nation. You are probably wondering what the procedure is for setting up a business or how you can form a business in Florida.

The procedure of registration and formation of an LLC or corporation may seem like an exhausting one but once you have hired a top Florida registered agent like us, we will ensure, the entire process is simple and quick.

Let’s take a look at how to form a Florida business corporation or LLC.

Florida LLC Registration and Formation

An LLC company formation in Florida can be formed pursuant to Chapter 605, Florida Statutes. The procedure for registration and formation of LLC is as follows:

Step#1: Hire a registered agent

According to 605.0113 Florida statutes, each limited liability company (LLC) as well as foreign LLC will need to designate a registered agent. The agent can be a foreign or domestic entity and should have the authorization for transacting business in the state of Florida. We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the Top Registered Agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 company formations in Florida.

We are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Florida.

Step#2: Choose a Name

If you are planning to form a Florida business LLC then the first step is to identify a name for your business and to register it. In the state of Florida, you will be required to register a “fictitious name” if you have chosen any other type of business except an LLC or corporation. One of the important aspects to remember is that your business name needs to be unique and distinguishable.

There are certain factors that will make your name distinguishable like ensuring the business name has proper suffixes like Limited Liability Company, LLC, L.L.C, etc.

How would you know that the name chosen by you is unique? If it has already been registered by another business then your chosen name will get rejected. In such a scenario you can conduct a name search from here. You will need to register a unique business name with the Divisions of Corporations prior to starting your business in Florida.

Note: Business name is filed on a first come, first serve basis.

Step#3: Articles of Organization

LLC company formation in Florida is possible only when certain requirements are met. Once you have registered your business name, you will be required to fill and submit the “Articles of Organization (FL LLC)” form. It has to be filed with the Division of Corporations at the Tallahassee, FL office along with the filing fee.

You can select the ONLINE submission option or we can complete the entire procedure on your behalf.

In case, you have any questions, feel free to call us at 702-871-8678.

Florida Corporation Registration and Formation

If you are planning to form a Corporation in Florida then the procedure for registration and formation is as follows:

Step#1: Hire a registered agent

According to 605.0113 Florida statutes, each corporation will need to designate a registered agent. The agent could be a foreign or domestic entity and should have the authorization for transacting business in the state of Florida. We would take this opportunity to share with you the fact that we are one of the Top Registered Agents in the state and have been responsible for over 11,494 company formations in Florida.

We are in compliance with all regulations in the State of Florida.

Step#2: Choose a Name

If you are planning to form a Corporation in Florida, then the first step is to identify a name for your business and register it. In the state of Florida, you will be required to register a “fictitious name” if you have chosen any other type of business except a corporation or an LLC. One of the important aspects to remember is that your business name needs to be unique and distinguishable.

There are certain factors that will make your name distinguishable like ensuring the business name has proper suffixes like John’s Kitchen, Inc. or John’s Kitchen, LLC.

How would you know that the name chosen by you is unique? If it has already been registered by another business then your chosen name will get rejected. In this case, you can conduct a name search from here. You will need to register a unique business name with the Divisions of Corporations prior to starting your business in Florida.

Note: Business name is filed on a first come, first serve basis

Step#3: Articles of Incorporation

Once you have identified and filed a business name, it is time to register your business. In order to form a Corporation in Florida, you will be required to file “Articles of Incorporation” with the Division of Corporations along with the filing fee. The existence of your corporation will begin on the date the Articles of Incorporation is received and filed by Division of Corporations. We can file the form on your behalf as your registered agent in the state and provide you with certified copies of the registration.

You can select the ONLINE submission option or we can complete the entire procedure on your behalf.

If you have any questions regarding Florida incorporation or LLC formation, you can simply visit the Florida Business formation page.

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Once your company is set up, you will need:

1. Tax ID (EIN) – free over the Internet or phone.
2. Yearly Requirements and Fees for Georgia companies – Initial report is due within 90 days after the incorporation. The fee is $30. After the initial filing Georgia corporations will file and annual report each year between Jan 1st and April 1st. LLC’s also file annually with the initial filing due between Jan 1 st and April 1st of the year after formation.
3. Company Minutes & Stock Certificates – are included in incorporation. You will have access to documents generated on your client account.

Georgia additional services

• Registered Agent
• Annual Report
• EIN (Tax ID)
• More Additional Services

• Why Georgia?
• Georgia Registered Agent
• Georgia Annual Requirements
• Georgia Corporation Statutes: Georgia Business Corporation Code: Chapter 14

• Why Georgia?
• Georgia Registered Agent
• Georgia Annual Requirements
• Georgia LLC Statutes: Georgia Business Corporation Code: Chapter 14

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Why you need a Registered Agent?

Georgia State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.

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State Fee for changing Georgia Registered Agent

Registered Agent Office/Registration: $10.00; Resignation: $0.00

Registered Agent Requirements

Each corporation must continuously maintain in this state: (1) A registered office that may be the same as any of its places of business; and (2) A registered agent, who may be: (A) A person who resides in this state and whose business office is identical with the registered office; (B) A domestic corporation or nonprofit domestic corporation whose business office is identical with the registered office; or (C) A foreign corporation or nonprofit foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state whose business office is identical with the registered office.