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The following articles provide basic information on local, state, and federal requirements needed to start a business in Florida. With a few enhancements, they were in large part taken from the Florida Business Start-Up Guide formerly published by the Florida Department of Commerce (now Enterprise Florida). which is not copyrighted, but which was supplanted by the Florida Business & Newcomers Guide, For the sake of brevity, no attempt has been made to provide a complete list of regulatory requirements. The Florida Business & Newcomers Guide and information on subjects not listed may be obtained by contacting: Enterprise Florida Division of Economic Development Bureau of Business Assistance (904) 488-9357 or 1-800-342-0771 (toll-free in Florida) . This site will maintain the basics on the front page as a framework for getting started, but more articles and information will be available as time goes on. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Every new business must choose a business form. Common business forms include corporations, LLCs, partnerships and sole proprietorships. The first two business forms typically provide legal advantages unavailable to the latter two forms. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Many businesses and professions require licensing by the State. In addition, you may need occupational licenses in your business's home county and in any municipality where it may operate. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Franchise and Business Opportunities |
Under the Federal Trade Commission Rules a franchise or business opportunity seller must provide the buyer a disclosure document. Florida requires sellers to file certain information and pay a filing fee. |
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