Register Your Business

State of Florida

The type of business will determine what the requirements are for registering with the State. Depending on your industry, the State may require additional licenses or additional documentation.

Sunbiz.org – To establish and file a Corporation, LLC, LLP, or Limited Partnership (Incorporation, Regulation, fictitous name registration, annual report filing, etc…) in the State of Florida. While not a replacement for legal or tax advice, it can provide helpful information for selecting a business name, and establishing a corporation. You can also do quick name or trademark searches within the State of Florida.

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation – Some regulated services/businesses and professional licensing have special licensing requirements regulated by the state.

To register a business name for a sole proprietorship or general partnership: Contact your local county recorder where you intend to do business.

Federal

Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations must obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service after registering with the state. Even if you are a sole proprietor and don’t have employees, it is still good practice to obtain an EIN.