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How to Start an LLC in Florida: Simple Checklist for Beginners

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:01:48 +0000

To start a Florida LLC, choose a compliant business name, select a registered agent with a physical Florida street address, prepare the required address and agent information, and file Articles of Organization with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, through…

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How to Start a Corporation in Florida: What You Need Before Filing

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:52:28 +0000

What You Need to Start a Florida Corporation To start a domestic profit corporation in Florida, prepare and file Florida Profit Articles of Incorporation with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Sunbiz offers an online application and a printable form…

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How to Get a Business License in Florida: Common Requirements

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:35:16 +0000

Getting a business license in Florida starts with identifying the activity you will perform and every jurisdiction where the business will operate. Florida does not issue one universal business license covering every company. Some businesses may operate without a state business or…

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Start a Business in Florida: Licenses, Tax IDs, and Permits

OTIN Editorial Team — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:35:49 +0000

Florida business startup quick facts Starting a business in Florida usually involves several separate decisions: choosing a legal structure, completing any necessary state formation filing, obtaining an EIN when appropriate, registering for applicable Florida taxes, and confirming occupational and local approvals. These…

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Florida Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What Items Qualify for Tax-Free Shopping

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:03:31 +0000

Key Takeaways Florida sales tax holidays allow qualifying items to be purchased without state sales tax during specific date windows set by the Legislature. Florida’s state sales tax rate is 6.000%, with discretionary county surtax added in many counties (changing the combined rate by location). Businesses must ring up holiday-eligible items correctly and keep Florida

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How Florida Economic Nexus Works for Remote Online Businesses

OTIN Editorial Team — Wed, 13 May 2026 03:03:07 +0000

Key Takeaways Florida economic nexus for remote sellers starts at $100,000 in taxable Florida sales in the previous calendar year. Florida does not use a transaction-count threshold; it’s sales-dollar only. Registration and filing are handled through the Florida Department of Revenue using the Florida Business Tax Application (online registration system). Once registered, you must collect

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Florida Business Registration: A Complete Guide

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:03:41 +0000

Florida Business Registration: A Complete Guide Overview: What “Business Registration” Means in Florida Florida business registration typically involves (1) choosing a legal structure, (2) registering your business name and entity with the state when required, (3) obtaining tax accounts (state and federal), and (4) securing local licenses and permits. Your exact steps depend on whether

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Florida Resale Certificate Rules: What You Can Buy Tax-Free

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:04:37 +0000

Florida Resale Certificate Rules: What You Can Buy Tax-Free What a Florida Resale Certificate Does (and What It Doesn’t) A Florida resale certificate allows a registered dealer to purchase certain items without paying Florida sales tax when those items will be resold in the ordinary course of business. In Florida, this is commonly handled through

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Florida EIN Application: Step-by-Step for LLCs and Corporations

OTIN Editorial Team — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:45:34 +0000

Florida EIN Application: Step-by-Step for LLCs and Corporations What an EIN Is and Why Florida Businesses Need One An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a federal tax ID issued by the IRS to identify a business for tax administration. Florida LLCs and corporations commonly need an EIN to: Open a business bank account and establish

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Florida Sales Tax Registration for New Businesses

OTIN Editorial Team — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:43:06 +0000

Florida Sales Tax Registration for New Businesses What Florida Sales Tax Registration Is (and Who Needs It) Florida sales tax registration is the process of obtaining authority to collect and remit Florida sales and use tax on taxable sales. Most new businesses must register before making taxable sales in Florida, including businesses that: Sell taxable

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