Forming the entity
We file the articles of incorporation or organization with the Florida Division of Corporations, secure the EIN from the IRS, make the S-election where it fits, and open the sales tax account if the business needs one.
- LLC or corporation formation (Florida or other states)
- IRS EIN application
- Form 2553 S-corporation election with late-relief filings when needed
- Initial operating agreement or bylaws review
Florida-specific filings
Florida businesses have a handful of state-specific requirements that out-of-state formation services usually miss: fictitious name (DBA) registration requires newspaper publication, corporate officers and LLC members can file for worker's comp exemption every two years, and sales tax accounts must be opened before the first taxable sale.
Annual compliance
Once the business is running, we track the annual report filing, worker's comp exemption renewals, sales tax filings, and payroll quarterly filings. One office, one invoice, one set of reminder emails.
Common questions
- Should I form an LLC or an S-corporation?
- Most small businesses form an LLC and then elect S-corp tax treatment once net income clears roughly $45,000. The LLC gives you legal structure; the S-election saves self-employment tax. We model the break-even point for your numbers.
- Do I need a Florida business if I live in another state?
- Not necessarily. If you're physically operating in another state, forming there usually makes more sense. If you're a Florida resident with an online or remote business, Florida is often the right home state.
- What's worker's comp exemption and do I need one?
- Florida corporate officers and LLC members can elect out of mandatory worker's comp insurance coverage. The election lasts two years and has to be renewed. We file it and track the renewal.
Services in this area
Florida Business Incorporation
We form the entity with the Florida Division of Corporations, file the S-election where appropriate, and register for the EIN and sales tax account.
Learn moreDBA / Fictitious Name Registration
A DBA lets you do business under a name other than your legal entity name.
Learn moreWorker's Compensation Exemption
Corporate officers and LLC members can file for exemption from Florida worker's compensation coverage.
Learn moreBusiness Setup
Starting a business means entity registration, an EIN, county licensing where applicable, sales tax registration, and a clear tax plan from day one.
Learn moreRelated
Business Tax Services
Corporation, partnership, and business tax preparation with ongoing planning. Federal and state filings across all 50 states.
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping plus quarterly payroll filings (940, 941, UCT-6, W-2, 1099) for small and mid-sized businesses.