Florida, which means ‘land for flowers’ in Spanish is the southernmost state in the southeastern region of the United States. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous, and the 8th-most densely populated of the U.S. states.
Tourism, industry, construction, international banking, biomedical and life sciences, healthcare research, simulation training, aerospace and defense, and commercial space travel, are strong points of the state, and have contributed immensely to the state’s economic development.
What do you have to do to open a new business in Florida?
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.
For more detailed information, check out the Small Business Resource Guide.