Resources for Starting or Growing a Business in Florida

Legal & Tax Implications for Starting a Business in Florida

Useful Websites to Start Your Business

• Open My Florida Business
• Start a Business in Florida
• Manage/Change existing Business
• Forms/Fees for Corporations, LLC’s and Partnerships
• Articles of Incorporation Fl Non-Profit
• Search Records
• Fictitious Names
• Fl Consumer Protection

Important Links for Tax Information

• Fl Taxes
• IRS Small Business & Self Employed Tax Center
• Federal Employment Taxes
• IRS Tax information for Business

Patents

• US Patent & Trademark Office
• US Copyright Office

Building Your Business Through Local Networks

Business Development Resources Provided by Local Municipalities

• Fort Lauderdale
• Hallandale Beach
• Hollywood
• Oakland Park
• Deerfield Beach
• Pompano Beach

Other Helpful Resources

Useful information about grants, business training and other resources.

• Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
• Hispanic Unity
• Jim Moran Institute
• Creation Station Business
• SBA Miami District Office
• SBDC Broward County
• Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
• Import/Export: Global Trade Chamber