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Florida Corporations
How to Form a Corporation in Florida
Opening a FL corporation doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve created this straightforward guide on how to form a corporation in Florida.
Starting your Florida S Corporation or C Corporation with Bizee is fast and easy. We’ll gather all the information we need from you and file it with the FL Division of Corporations. Here are the six steps you need to follow to form a corporation in Florida.
Start your S Corp with BizeeStart your C Corp with BizeeHow to Form a Corporation in Florida — The Benefits
Briefly, the benefits of forming a Florida corporation are:
If you don’t need the options for buying and selling stock, a Florida LLC may be a better choice for your business. You can even have your LLC treated as an S Corporation for tax purposes to save you money.
How to Create a Corporation in Florida in Six Steps
Opening Your Florida Corporation — Useful Resources
Special Types of Florida Corporations
A regular Florida S Corporation or C Corporation is suitable for almost all business needs, but you also have a few other options to incorporate a special type of corporation.
Need to Form a Florida Corporation Quickly and Easily?
Bizee provides a cost-effective service to help you create your corporation. We guide you through the process and handle most of the administrative steps on your behalf, such as filing your Articles of Incorporation. Our packages also provide a free Registered Agent service for the first year. If you're looking for assistance forming a corporation, we can help you start a FL S Corporation or C Corporation.
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Fees and
Requirements
in Florida
Filing Time and Price
State Fee
$75
State Filling Time
4 Weeks
Expedited Filing Time
4 Business Days
The state charges this amount to file a new business entity. This fee goes directly to the Secretary of State.
Compliance Requirements
This report is mandatory and must be filed within the specified time frame in order for the entity to remain in good standing with the state. Failure to file this report can lead to the company being revoked or administratively dissolved.
Annual Report
Frequency
Biennially
Due Date
During six-month period ending on last day of anniversary month of incorporation or qualification.
Filing Fee
$20
Filing Fee
There is no charge for the Public Information Report. The Franchise Tax Fee is based on the revenue of the LLC.
Important
The initial Statement of Information filing is due within 90 days of the entity formation date.
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$105
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