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    First-time business owners

    How do I start a business in FL? [Complete Guide]

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio
    December 09, 2021 | 17 min read
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    Frequently asked questions

    What is a registered agent and do I need to hire one?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet
    January 04, 2022 | 6 min read
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    Startup Costs

    How much does it cost to start an LLC in Florida?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet
    February 8, 2022 | 13 min read

    Choose Your  Structure 

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    Should I register as an LLC or an S corporation?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio
    November 12, 2021 | 7 min read
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    Tax Strategy

    How should my LLC be taxed?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio
    December 16, 2021 | 11 min read
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    Entrepreneurs

    Should I register my business as an LLC?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio
    March 17, 2022

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    All Business Formation Articles

    How do I sign up for a FinCEN ID?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Jan 28, 2024 | Last updated on Jan 29, 2024

    Business Formation
    Corporate Transparency Act

    How do I file a Business Owner Information (BOI) report? [A step-by-step guide with pictures]

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Jan 28, 2024 | Last updated on Jan 29, 2024

    Business Formation
    Corporate Transparency Act

    All about the Corporate Transparency Act

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Aug 17, 2023 | Last updated on Jan 30, 2024

    Business Formation
    Corporate Transparency Act

    How to deal with debt in your small business

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Jul 17, 2023

    Accounting
    Business Formation
    Advisory

    Does an independent contractor need an LLC?

    Reviewed by John Kirkland | Written on Jul 11, 2023

    Business Formation
    Advisory

    Should I hire a CPA or a financial advisor?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on May 09, 2023

    Business Formation
    Advisory

    Should I hire an outsourced CFO service?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Apr 21, 2023

    Accounting
    Business Formation
    Advisory

    What if my business had zero activity?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Mar 29, 2023 | Last updated on Apr 5, 2023

    Business Formation
    Filing Taxes

    How to handle conducting layoffs in your business

    Reviewed by Janice Godin | Written on Feb 14, 2023

    Business Formation
    Payroll
    Bookkeeping

    How should married couples register a business?

    Reviewed by John Kirkland | Written on Feb 06, 2023

    Business Formation
    Filing Taxes

    Reinstating an LLC

    Reviewed by Janice Godin | Written on Jan 27, 2023

    Business Formation
    S Corporation
    Partnership

    What is business debt?

    Reviewed by Janice Godin | Written on Jan 16, 2023

    Accounting
    Business Formation

    How to change a business name

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Dec 20, 2022

    Business Formation

    Legal structure vs tax structure

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Nov 07, 2022

    Business Formation
    Tax Tips

    Do I file business taxes separately from personal taxes?

    Reviewed by Karina Cabot | Written on Oct 28, 2022 | Last updated on Sep 21, 2023

    Business Formation
    Filing Taxes

    Can a sole proprietor hire employees?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Oct 14, 2022

    Business Formation
    Tax Tips
    Payroll

    Sole proprietor vs independent contractor: What's the difference?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Sep 23, 2022 | Last updated on Oct 3, 2022

    Individual Taxes
    Business Formation
    Tax Tips

    Inc. vs. LLC: Which structure is better for small businesses?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Aug 09, 2022

    Business Formation
    S Corporation

    Which states does my business need to register in?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Jun 11, 2022 | Last updated on Jun 13, 2022

    Business Formation
    Accounting Tips

    Should I register my LLC online or through a professional service?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Jun 11, 2022

    Business Formation

    How do I close my Florida LLC? [Checklist]

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Jun 10, 2022 | Last updated on Oct 14, 2022

    Business Formation

    LegalZoom vs. ZenBusiness: Which one should I use to start my LLC?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Jun 02, 2022 | Last updated on Aug 5, 2022

    Business Formation

    6 mistakes to avoid when starting a small business

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Apr 07, 2022 | Last updated on Dec 25, 2023

    Business Formation

    Should I register my business as an LLC?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Mar 17, 2022 | Last updated on Jul 5, 2022

    Business Formation
    Tax Tips

    How much does it cost to start an LLC in Florida?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Feb 08, 2022 | Last updated on Sep 22, 2023

    Business Formation

    What is a registered agent and do I need to hire one?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Jan 04, 2022 | Last updated on Sep 22, 2023

    Accounting
    Business Formation

    How do I create an EIN?

    Reviewed by Erica Ortiz | Written on Dec 21, 2021 | Last updated on Aug 9, 2022

    Business Formation

    Disregarded entity vs. partnership vs. S corp: How should my LLC be taxed?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Dec 16, 2021 | Last updated on Dec 30, 2023

    Business Formation
    S Corporation
    Partnership
    Tax Tips

    How do I start a business in Florida? [For first-time business owners]

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Dec 09, 2021 | Last updated on Aug 9, 2022

    Business Formation
    Tax Tips
    Accounting Tips

    Should I register my business as an LLC or an S corporation?

    Reviewed by Sean DiMercurio CPA CGMA | Written on Nov 12, 2021 | Last updated on Oct 18, 2022

    Business Formation
    S Corporation
    Tax Tips

    Should I fund my business with equity or debt?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Jan 28, 2020 | Last updated on Sep 9, 2021

    Accounting
    Business Formation

    What is the Florida Annual Report?

    Reviewed by Sheila Malavet | Written on Jan 01, 2020 | Last updated on Jan 22, 2024

    Accounting
    Business Formation
    Accounting Tips

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