Step by Step Guide to Incorporating in Florida

Company Type	Time to Incorporate	Cost
Corp / LLC	3 days	£660

A corporation is a legal entity, created by statute with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of an individual; possessing the attributes of limited liability, centralised management, continuity of life and fee transferability of interest.

A for profit corporation is a corporation created for the purpose of conducting business in the widest sense of the term.

A limited liability company is a entity combining some of the attributes of a corporation with the association tax status of a partnership.

How long does it take to incorporate in Florida?

Your application will be submitted to the State of Florida within 24 hours. Once your application is submitted to the State of Florida, it normally gets processed within 4 days.

The State of Florida will then grant your Corporation an active status and mail your articles and Certificate of Incorporation to us the next day.

Electronic Filing

• We complete the Florida Articles of Incorporation
• Within 24 hours the State will have filed your Articles and we can give you your confirmation number.
• Your new Corporation will be incorporated in 3 days
• The State of Florida will then email your Articles and Certificate of Incorporation to us the next day

Do I need an Employer Identification Number?

All banks require that you have a Employer Identification Number (referred to as EIN or Tax-ID) to create a bank account under your corporate name. We can provide the necessary form(s) for you with detailed instructions.

How do I get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?

We will email you the necessary form for the Employer Identification Number together with detailed instructions.

Registered Agent

A Registered Agent for the Corporation is someone with a physical address in Florida who will be responsible for receiving documentation or notice for the Corporation. If you do not live in Florida you require a Registered Agent in the state.

Home Address as your Corporate Address

P.O Boxes are also acceptable for this address. Many corporations use a home address and then later file an amendment to change the address to their new location.