Yes. It is possible to start a company in Florida as a foreigner or non-US resident and the process for company registration will be quite similar to that of a domestic or foreign entity formation.
To start a business in Florida you need to: Check with your County Tax Collector to see if you need a license. Register your business with the Department of Revenue. Register with the IRS. Corporate entities or fictitious name registrants should register with the Department of State.
Can I own or participate in a US business if I am not a US citizen? Generally, there are no restrictions on foreign ownership of a company formed in the United States. The procedure for a foreign citizen to form a company in the US is the same as for a US resident.
When do you need a Florida Certificate of Status? A Florida Certificate of Status is required when your business expands to another state (otherwise known as a foreign qualification) and needs to register in that state as a foreign corporation or LLC.
To start a business in Florida you need to: Check with your County Tax Collector to see if you need a license. Register your business with the Department of Revenue. Register with the IRS. Corporate entities or fictitious name registrants should register with the Department of State.
Before you start or open a business in Florida you should know that any person or existing business can make and own a business in Florida. Florida does not have residency restrictions on the owners but the business must have a registered agent physically located in the state to receive service of process.
The state of Florida doesn't require or issue a state-wide business operating license. Instead, it regulates some industries and professionals, like doctors, lawyers and accountants. You likely have to get a business operating license from your city or county, though requirements vary.
If a corporation or LLC is inactive by means of revocation or administrative dissolution, it cannot legally transact business in a state. This can impact the entire organization's ability to engage with clients, creditors, and other government agencies.
Maintain an office or other place of business in Florida. Assemble, , service, or repair products in Florida. Own, rent, or lease real property or tangible personal property in Florida. Deliver goods to Florida customers using your company-owned or leased truck.