How to Apply for a New Business in Orange County, Florida
Florida is one of the most friendliest states in the United States when it comes to small businesses, according to E-Florida. This includes new small businesses in Orange County. To operate legally in Florida and Orange County, small business owners must complete all business registration requirements before promoting and selling products.
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Contact the Florida Department of State to legally register your business (see Resources). Upon registration, provide the company's name, the address, contact number and website of the business. It will be used in the state's business directory.
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Provide the payment for the business registration. The price may vary depending on the business structure you are registering. Prices vary between $59.00 and $75.00, as of December 2010, according to Florida Incorporated Services.
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Ask for the specific business forms you must file with the state when you register your business. Business owners must fill out a Florida corporation form if running a corporation and general partnership form if the business is a partnership. Each business structure has a specific set of forms.
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File a trademark form with the Department of State to protect your business name. It is not required according to the Florida Department of State, but it is recommended if you want to protect your business name.
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Apply for an employer identification number. This is done through the IRS. It is a business number, which the IRS uses for business tax purposes. According to the IRS website, there is no IRS office in Orange County. Instead, choose one of the offices from the IRS website (see Resources). Locations include Miami, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Tampa and West Palm Beach.
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Apply for the proper business permits required to operate your business in Orange County, Florida. Use the Business.gov license and permit tool to find federal and local permits and licenses required to operate your Orange County business. The tool will tell you the department you need to contact to obtain your licenses and permits.
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