Business Resources
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/businessesFlorida 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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