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✅ STATE CHECKLIST
Most popular. Pass-through taxes, limited liability, simple to run.
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FLORIDA QUICK FACTS
LLC filing: $125
Corp filing: $70
Annual fee: $138
Annual report: May 1
Processing: 2-5 days
Corp filing: $70
Annual fee: $138
Annual report: May 1
Processing: 2-5 days
📋 FORMATION CHECKLIST
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Search business name availability
Check your state's Secretary of State database
Reserve business name (optional)
$10-50 depending on state, holds name for 60-120 days
File Articles of Organization/Incorporation
Florida: ~$125 filing fee
Appoint registered agent
Must be in your state. Can use yourself or $49-$299/yr service.
Draft operating agreement (LLC) or bylaws (Corp)
Not always required but CRITICAL for banking and legal protection
Get EIN from IRS (free, takes 5 min)
irs.gov/EIN — free, instant online. NEVER pay a third party for this.
Open business bank account
Requires: EIN, Articles, Operating Agreement, ID
Research business licenses needed
City, county, state, and federal licenses vary by industry
Get business insurance
General liability min. E&O if service business. $500-2000/yr typical.
Set up bookkeeping system
Wave (free) or QuickBooks Self-Employed ($15/mo). Start NOW.
Register for sales tax if selling goods
Required if selling physical products. Digital goods: state-specific.
Set reminder: Annual Report (May 1)
Florida annual/biennial filing fee required to stay active