Step 1: Determine the Type of Business Ownership. Step 2: Register with the Florida Department of State (DOS) ... Step 3: Register the Business Name. Step 4: Register for an Internal Revenue Service Employer Identification Number (EIN) ... Step 5: Register with the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) ... Step 6: Fund the Business.
Examples of businesses in Florida that require a state license include professional services, restaurants, and contractors. The two main licensing agencies for skilled trades are the Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS).
Whatever you choose, you need to register your company with the state, county and obtain a bank account for the company.
Local Business Tax Receipt: All businesses operating within Miami-Dade County are required to obtain a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational License).
All TACs provide service by appointment. The Contact Your Local Office tool on IRS helps taxpayers find the closest IRS TAC, the days and hours of operation, and a list of services the TAC provides. Once they make an appointment, taxpayers will receive an automated email to the address they provide.
Local Business Tax Receipt: All businesses operating within Miami-Dade County are required to obtain a Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as Occupational License). If your business is located within a municipality, you will need a Business Tax Receipt from the County and the municipality.
But good news: Florida doesn't require a general license to do business in the state. Meaning, your Florida LLC doesn't need a general state business license. But depending on what type of business you run, your LLC might need an occupational license.
Or speak with a representative by phone or in person. Visit the IRS contact page to get help using online tools and resources. Or: For individual tax returns, call 1-800-829-1040, 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Friday local time.
A good rule of thumb: Call as early in the morning as possible. Phones are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (your local time) Monday to Friday, except: Residents of Hawaii and Alaska should follow Pacific time.
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