Useful links in the business start-up process: Step 1: Legal Structure Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations www.sunbiz.org Step 2: Fictitious Name (also known as D/B/A) Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations www.sunbiz.org/help/fichelp.html Step 3: State Licensing Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation www.state.fl.us/dbpr www.myfloridalicense.com Step 4: Federal Employer Identification IRS www.irs/gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss4.pdf Step 5: Federal, State and Local Taxes and Reporting Requirements IRS www.irs.gov/businesses Florida Department of Revenue www.myflorida.com/dor Step 6: Local Licensing (Formerly Occupational License) City of Bonita Springs, City Clerk www.cityofbonitasprings.org
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